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Atlanta traffic is often like stepping into a real-life maze where the only way out is through. Picture this: you're cruising along, minding your own business, when suddenly you're surrounded by a sea of cars moving in every direction possible.

Traffic & Transportation

Atlanta Traffic 101: How To Drive in Absolute Chaos

by Thom ChandlerJune 30, 2024June 30, 2024

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens reaffirmed the city's commitment to housing-first solutions for homelessness following a U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing cities to criminalize sleeping in public spaces.

Your Government

The Supreme Court Says Cities Can Ban The Homeless From Sleeping in Public Places: How Will Atlanta Respond?

by Thom ChandlerJune 29, 2024June 29, 2024

The parents of a five-year-old girl shot by a Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputy have hired nationally renowned civil rights attorneys Ben Crump and Bakari Sellers. The attorneys will seek justice and accountability for the deputy who shot the child during an attempted carjacking on Sunday night in Atlanta.

Crime

Family Wants Georgia Deputy Who Shot 5-Year-Old Girl Held Accountable

by Thom ChandlerJune 26, 2024June 26, 2024

Atlanta is making a bold bid to host the prestigious Sundance Film Festival in 2027, aiming to bring the glamour and buzz of one of the world’s leading film festivals to the heart of Georgia. Mayor Andre Dickens has expressed excitement and optimism about the city’s prospects.

Could Atlanta Host the 2027 Sundance Film Festival?

by Thom ChandlerJune 24, 2024

NEW YORK, USA, JUN 17, 2020: Silhouette of republican candidate Donald Trump and democratic candidate Joe Biden. 2020 United States presidential election. US vote, Concept photo for November 3, 2020

How To Watch The First Debate Between Donald Trump and Joe Biden

by Thom ChandlerJune 24, 2024

The Fox Theatre is set to host its annual Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival in 2024, celebrating its storied past as a movie palace. The festival will feature a series of anniversary screenings over three days in late August, with tickets starting at $12, available now at foxtheatre.org or by calling 855-285-8499.

Fox Theatre Announces 2024 Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival Lineup

by Thom ChandlerJune 24, 2024June 26, 2024

Early Thursday morning, Douglas County Judge Christina Peterson was arrested at the Red Martini Restaurant in Buckhead following an alleged altercation with a police officer.

The Public Record

Firebrand Georgia Judge Arrested After Confrontation With Police Officer at Buckhead Bar

by Thom ChandlerJune 21, 2024June 21, 2024

The Georgia Department of Transportation will host four open houses next month on a plan to add toll lanes along the top end of I-285 and along Georgia 400 in Cobb, Fulton, and DeKalb counties.

Traffic & Transportation

Should Toll Lanes Be Added to I-285 and Ga. 400? Here’s Your Chance to Tell Officials

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJune 20, 2024June 20, 2024

The Atlanta Police Department is urgently requesting the public’s assistance in locating Jashua “Josh” Lamar Sullivan, a 25-year-old autistic man who has been missing since June 14.

Atlanta Police Need Your Help Finding A Missing Autistic Man

by Thom ChandlerJune 19, 2024June 19, 2024

🗳️ The Gist: If you've ever wanted to make a direct impact on Atlanta's future, now is your chance. The City of Atlanta is holding a Special Election in November to fill the vacant City Council Post 3 At-Large seat. Prospective candidates must qualify between June 25 and June 27.

Your Government

How to Run For City Council in Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerJune 17, 2024June 17, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris is interviewed by comedian Steve Harvey at 100 Black Men event in Atlanta June 14, 2024. Stanley Dunlap/Georgia Recorder

What Did Vice President Kamala Harris Say in Atlanta on Friday?

by Stanley Dunlap | Georgia RecorderJune 15, 2024June 15, 2024

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Atlanta to Open Cooling Center to Help Residents Beat the Heat This Weekend

by Thom ChandlerJune 14, 2024June 14, 2024

Ava Max will headline the 2024 Atlanta Pride Festival on Saturday, October 12, at Piedmont Park in Atlanta. The festival, themed “United With Pride,” celebrates love, diversity, and music. Atlanta Pride is partnering with Power 105.3 to offer this free concert to the community.

Ava Max to Headline 2024 Atlanta Pride Festival

by Thom ChandlerJune 13, 2024June 13, 2024

📈 Why It Matters: Renters in both Atlanta and Marietta face important decisions as newer apartments become more compact. This trend affects living conditions and could influence rental market dynamics as the peak season approaches.

Georgia By The Numbers

Atlanta Apartments Shrink While Marietta Apartments Grow — Sort Of

by Thom ChandlerJune 11, 2024June 11, 2024

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Crime

Ghost Face Gangster Sentenced for Assault on Federal Corrections Officer

by Thom ChandlerJune 7, 2024June 7, 2024

The Gist: Atlanta has started a fund to help small businesses hurt by this week's water crisis. This fund gives money and support to help these businesses recover.

Here’s How Atlanta Plans to Help Small Businesses Impacted By The Water Crisis

by Thom ChandlerJune 4, 2024June 4, 2024

🌆 Citywide Impact: While the water outages and low pressure have affected many parts of Atlanta, city operations are running normally in most areas, including critical infrastructure like the airport, municipal court, detention center, and E911 operations.

Talk of The Town

Atlanta’s Water Crisis Continues as City Works to Restore Service

by Thom ChandlerJune 4, 2024June 4, 2024

🚨 The Latest: Atlanta officials say another round of repairs on the broken water main at West Peachtree St. and 11th St. will cause further water interruptions in the affected area.

Talk of The Town

Water Update: Atlanta Faces More Water Interruptions as Repairs Continue

by Thom ChandlerJune 3, 2024June 3, 2024