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Attorney General Chris Carr announced Monday that two citations have been filed in Fulton County State Court following an investigation into violations of the Georgia Open Records Act committed by former City of Atlanta employee, Jenna Garland.

Georgia will prosecute former City of Atlanta employee accused of violating open records act

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 11, 2019September 24, 2023

Safety complaints about a Macon apartment complex have forced the Bibb County fire department and code enforcement department to evacuate the complex due to several water and electrical issues.

Macon apartment complex evacuated due to safety concerns

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 8, 2019February 8, 2019

A buildup of propane in a Chattahoochee Hills home may have been the cause of an explosion that took the life of a prominent Fulton County resident.

Officials: Propane buildup may have caused explosion that killed 83-year-old Chattahoochee Hills man

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 7, 2019February 7, 2019

Today, Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp join individuals across the world in the #EndItMovement to shine a light on modern day slavery and fight to eliminate sex trafficking in the State of Georgia.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp shows support for #EndItMovement

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 7, 2019February 7, 2019

Below is our Real Time Coverage of the Super Bowl. If you're like most Americans, you will already be watching the big game on TV. This feed is meant to go along with what you're already watching.

In The News, Super Bowl

Real Time Coverage: Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 3, 2019March 16, 2019

The mayor and city council of Savannah traveled to Alpharetta this week to learn how the City of Alpharetta plans, partners on, and brings to life community transforming projects like Avalon, City Center, and the AlphaLoop.

Savannah officials get redevelopment tips from Alpharetta

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 1, 2019September 24, 2023

Georgia's attorney general is warning hotels against changing reservations and rates this week due to high demand for rooms during the Super Bowl. He is also encouraging consumers to try to work any disputes out with the business first before going to the state for help.

In The News, Super Bowl

Georgia to Hotels: Honor existing reservations and rates during Super Bowl

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 30, 2019February 1, 2019

With about 2 inches of snow expected for much of north Georgia Tuesday, Georgians are on high alert and several closings have already happened, including Gov. Brian Kemp announcing that all state offices would be closed.

Georgia Waits for Snow: Weather updates and closings

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 28, 2019January 28, 2019

With snow looming in the forecast for Tuesday, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has preemptively closed state government offices for Tuesday and is telling all non-essential state employees in the region affected by the storm not to report to work.

Snow Update: Kemp orders state offices closed on Tuesday

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 28, 2019September 24, 2023

Winter weather is headed for Georgia and could arrive as early as Monday night.

North Georgia braces for snow Tuesday

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 27, 2019September 24, 2023

Monday's cold weather didn't stop a record number of dedicated volunteers from showing up at Dunwoody's Brook Run Park for the annual MLK Jr. Day of Service.

A record number of volunteers turned out for Dunwoody’s MLK Jr. Day of Service

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 23, 2019September 24, 2023

As the shutdown of the federal government continues, Georgia's insurance commissioner is asking insurance companies in the state to play nice with federal employees who may be late on their premiums due to not getting paid.

Georgia Official to Insurance Companies: Go easy on federal employees during the government shutdown

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 23, 2019January 23, 2019

The Atlanta City Council is urging President Donald J. Trump and members of the U.S. Congress to immediately re-open the federal government.

Citing concerns about the Super Bowl, Atlanta City Council is urging Donald Trump and Congress to end the government shutdown

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 22, 2019September 24, 2023

The city of Lilburn welcomed a new city council member this week when Lindsay Voigt was nominated to fill the unoccupied council seat formerly occupied by Brian Burchik.

Lindsay Voigt appointed to Lilburn City Council

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 16, 2019January 16, 2019

Brian Kemp is now officially Georgia's 83rd governor. He was inaugurated at 2 p.m. Monday and kicked off his term as governor with a pledge to unify the state.

Brian Kemp pledges unity in inaugural address

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 14, 2019January 14, 2019

Brian Kemp will be sworn in as Georgia's 83rd governor today and it is the first day of business for 2019 under the Gold Dome for the state legislature.

Real Time Coverage: Brian Kemp’s inauguration as Georgia Governor

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 14, 2019January 14, 2019

Traffic lights can be tricky in a real emergency. If the light is red, emergency vehicles lose precious time moving slowly and carefully through the intersection. But a pilot program and partnership between the City of Dunwoody and DeKalb County could make a big difference.

Dunwoody traffic signals are getting an upgrade that will help emergency vehicles

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 9, 2019January 9, 2019

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms’ chief of staff is going back to the private sector

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 9, 2019September 24, 2023

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