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Longtime state Rep. Richard Smith died suddenly overnight at the age of 78 after fighting the flu.

Georgia Lawmaker Richard Smith Dies from Flu

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJanuary 30, 2024January 30, 2024

The Gist: Georgia State Trooper Jimmy Cenescar lost his life while pursuing a traffic violator on I-85 in Atlanta.

Georgia State Trooper Dies in I-85 Crash: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 29, 2024January 29, 2024

David Hankerson, who served as Cobb County's Manager for over two decades, died Thursday after a long illness. He was 77. His tenure, beginning in 1984 and culminating in his appointment as County Manager in 1993, was marked by substantial changes in the county’s landscape, transitioning it from a largely suburban-rural area to a bustling metropolitan county.

David Hankerson, Longtime Cobb County Manager, Dies at 77

by Kelly PostJanuary 26, 2024

Dexter Scott King, the youngest son of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, and a stalwart guardian of his father's legacy, died on January 22. King, aged 62, succumbed to prostate cancer at his home in Malibu, as confirmed by his wife of 11 years, Leah Weber King. She described his passing as peaceful, surrounded by love and bravery.

Son of MLK, Dexter Scott King, Dies from Prostate Cancer

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 22, 2024

The City of Canton announced today that Captain John Lummus will assume the role of interim police chief for the Canton Police Department. This change comes as the current Police Chief Stephen Merrifield prepares to retire.

Meet Canton’s Interim Police Chief, John Lummus

by Thom ChandlerDecember 11, 2023December 11, 2023

George "Rich" Austin has stepped down as the Milton Police Department's Chief after seven years in the role, highlighted by successful crime reduction and progressive policing measures.

Milton Police Chief Rich Austin Resigns After Seven Years

by Thom ChandlerDecember 5, 2023December 5, 2023

Rosalynn Carter, the former First Lady of the United States led a life full of remarkable achievements and contributions, many of which have flown under the radar.

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Rosalynn Carter

by Thom ChandlerNovember 29, 2023November 29, 2023

ATLANTA – All five current or former living first ladies said goodbye Tuesday to “one of the truly good people in this world,” as a former aide to Rosalynn Carter described the former first lady during a memorial service at Emory University. President Joe Biden and former President Bill Clinton accompanied First Lady Jill Biden

Remembering Rosalynn Carter: Memorial Service Draws All Five Living First Ladies

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceNovember 28, 2023

In a historic first for the state of Georgia, Governor Brian Kemp appointed Lauren Curry as his new Chief of Staff, making her the first female to hold the position on a permanent basis in Georgia's history.

Meet Lauren Curry, the First Woman To Serve as Chief of Staff for a Georgia Governor

by Hannah Grace HaggardNovember 28, 2023November 28, 2023

The Gist: Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, known for her 2018 mac and cheese mishap, gave the dish another go this Thanksgiving, earning "family-approved" status.

Did Keisha Lance Bottoms Redeem Herself With This Year’s Mac and Cheese Attempt?

by Thom ChandlerNovember 24, 2023November 24, 2023

Rosalynn Carter, esteemed former First Lady and renowned for her advocacy in mental health, caregiving, and women's rights, passed away at the age of 96.

First Lady Rosalynn Carter Dies at 96, Two Days After Entering Hospice

by Hannah Grace HaggardNovember 19, 2023November 19, 2023

In a solemn announcement from the Carter Center, the organization has confirmed that former First Lady Rosalynn Carter has entered hospice care at her home. This news comes as a poignant reminder of the passage of time for one of America's most respected political families.

Rosalynn Carter Enters Hospice Care: A Chapter Closes for a Former First Lady

by Hannah Grace HaggardNovember 17, 2023November 17, 2023

The art world and the city of Atlanta are mourning the loss of Radcliffe Bailey, a celebrated contemporary artist known for his profound contributions to exploring African-American history through his art. Bailey, who was 55, died recently, leaving behind a legacy of influential works that resonated with themes of race, ancestry, and Southern heritage.

Atlanta Artist Radcliffe Bailey Dies at 55

by Hannah Grace HaggardNovember 15, 2023

Johnny Isakson ATHENS – A U.S. senator and a former senator traveled to the University of Georgia Friday to tout the benefits of political civility at a time extreme partisanship in Congress threatens to shut down the federal government. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and former Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., highlighted the first annual Johnny Isakson

Johnny Isakson’s Memory Serves as a Beacon of Civility in Malicious Times

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceNovember 10, 2023November 10, 2023

Sugar Hill 14-year-old Keshvee Sekhda recently made headlines after winning $10,000 for creating an app that uses machine learning to identify breast, lung, and skin cancer.

Georgia Middle Schooler’s App Uses AI To Fight Cancer

by Hannah Grace HaggardNovember 2, 2023November 2, 2023

CANTON -- After nearly four decades dedicated to law enforcement and a stint serving his nation in the Army, Canton Police Chief Stephen Merrifield announced his upcoming retirement.

Canton’s Police Chief Stephen Merrifield is Retiring

by Thom ChandlerOctober 9, 2023October 9, 2023

President Jimmy Carter will celebrate his 99th birthday Sunday, and the Carter Center in Atlanta has kicked off the party early.

The Celebration of Jimmy Carter’s 99th Birthday Will Start Early to Beat the Government Shutdown

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderSeptember 29, 2023October 10, 2023

The Carroll County community is mourning the loss of Deputy Scott Smith, a dedicated member of the Sheriff's Office and School Resource Officer at Central Middle School.

Carroll County Mourns Loss of Central Middle School Resource Officer

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 4, 2023October 10, 2023

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