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No Macy’s Great Tree Lighting? Ebenezer Scrooge Would Be Proud

by Thom ChandlerDecember 16, 2023

Atlanta's cherished 74-year holiday tradition, the Macy’s Great Tree Lighting, has officially been retired.

Georgia Staples

It’s True, the Macy’s Great Tree Lighting Is Gone for Good: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerDecember 16, 2023

🚔 The Gist: A pursuit in Cobb County led to the arrest of Robert Shirling, 50, of Dahlonega, Tuesday after he allegedly tried to ram a police vehicle and evaded officers, resulting in a series of collisions and his eventual capture in downtown Atlanta.

Crime

Dahlonega Man Charged for Attempting to Ram Cobb Police in Chase

by Thom ChandlerDecember 13, 2023December 13, 2023

LEGO Discovery Center Atlanta, located in Phipps Plaza, invites you to unwrap the magic of the holiday season and experience the most magical time like never before during their 2023 Holiday Bricktacular, an event filled with joy, creativity, and holiday cheer for the entire family. Taking place now through December 24th, enjoy seasonal LEGO build activities, holiday theming throughout the Center and much more including the opportunity to:

Celebrate the Ho Ho Holidays at Lego Discovery Center Atlanta’s 2023 Holiday Bricktacular, Now Through Dec. 24th

by Special to The Georgia SunDecember 11, 2023December 11, 2023

🌡️ The Gist: Atlanta is opening a warming center on Monday, December 11, as temperatures are expected to drop to near freezing tonight.

Atlanta Opens Warming Center in Expectation of Near-freezing Weather Tonight

by Thom ChandlerDecember 11, 2023

The City of Atlanta announced Friday that The Peach Drop, a semi-annual New Year's Eve tradition at Underground Atlanta, would be canceled again this year. If you need to catch up, you can read our article about the cancelation of the Peach Drop here.

‘My City! It’s Gone!’ Atlanta Reacts to Peach Drop Cancellation

by Thom ChandlerDecember 9, 2023

Atlanta has canceled its traditional New Year's Eve Peach Drop event this year. We look at the reasoning for the cancelation, as well as the event's history of cancelations.

Peach Drop Canceled Again: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerDecember 9, 2023December 9, 2023

🚇 The Gist: MARTA's Five Points Station, a crucial link in Atlanta's public transport system, is set for a transformative redevelopment. Now entering the public review stage, the project aims to convert the station into a vibrant civic area.

Traffic & Transportation

MARTA’s Five Points Station Is Getting a Renovation

by Thom ChandlerDecember 5, 2023

The Mariners and Braves agreed to a trade on Sunday evening which will see young outfielder Jarred Kelenic head to Atlanta.

Braves Get Jarred Kelenic in Trade With Mariners

by Karl RasmussenDecember 4, 2023December 4, 2023

📊 The Gist: A new report ranks American cities by their fun factor, with Las Vegas taking the top spot. Atlanta, known for its vibrant music scene, ranks fourth.

Georgia By The Numbers

Atlanta Is One of America’s Most Fun Cities: Here’s Why

by Thom ChandlerDecember 4, 2023December 4, 2023

📰 The Gist: The Atlanta City Council is set to vote on a resolution to provide support services for homeless people who come to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, focusing on non-criminalization and welfare.

Should Atlanta Spend $500,000 To Support The Homeless at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport?

by Thom ChandlerDecember 1, 2023

The Gist: On November 28, 2023, Cobb County Police investigated a homicide at Budgetel Inn & Suites in Atlanta, where 26-year-old Demarcus Watson was fatally shot.

Crime

26-Year-old Shot to Death at Cobb County Hotel

by Thom ChandlerNovember 29, 2023

Crime

Atlanta Man Gets 16-Years for Meth and Fentanyl Trafficking

by Thom ChandlerNovember 29, 2023November 29, 2023

The Gist: RentCafe.com conducted an analysis on apartment sizes in the 50 largest U.S. cities, focusing on what $1,700 monthly rent can fetch in terms of space in Atlanta. The study revealed significant variations in apartment sizes across different zip codes, with some areas offering more than double the space for the same price as others.

Your Guide To Renting an Apartment With the Most Space in Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerNovember 28, 2023

The Gist: The City of Atlanta is set to open a warming center in anticipation of the impending cold weather. The center, located at the Central Park Recreation Center, will be available from the evening of November 27 to the morning of November 29.

Atlanta Will Open a Warming Center for the Next Three Nights

by Thom ChandlerNovember 27, 2023

🏈 The Gist: Atlanta Falcons punter Bradley Pinion launched 'Punts for Purpose,' a charity initiative to fight child poverty and hunger. Partnered with Compassion International, the program involves NFL punters donating funds for each successful punt to support child survival centers globally.

Atlanta Falcons Punter Bradley Pinion Creates Charity for Child Survival

by Thom ChandlerNovember 27, 2023November 27, 2023

👹The Gist: A recent report by WalletHub ranked U.S. cities based on sinful behaviors, with Las Vegas identified as the most sinful, followed by Houston, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and Atlanta. The study evaluated cities based on seven behaviors: anger/hatred, jealousy, excesses/vices, greed, lust, vanity, and laziness.

Georgia By The Numbers

Atlanta Ranked One of the Most Sinful Cities in the U.S. Here’s Why

by Thom ChandlerNovember 27, 2023November 27, 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