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📊 The Gist: The Democratic primary for DeKalb County CEO will proceed to a runoff, as no candidate secured more than 50% of the vote. Lorraine Cochran-Johnson and Larry Johnson are the top two contenders.

Your Government

DeKalb County CEO Race Heads to Runoff

by Thom ChandlerMay 22, 2024May 22, 2024

📊 The Gist: Incumbent Sally Harrell won the Democratic primary for Georgia's Senate District 40, securing 70.83% of the vote.

Your Government

Election Results: Sally Harrell Secures Victory in Georgia Senate District 40 Primary

by Thom ChandlerMay 22, 2024May 22, 2024

📊 The Gist: Incumbent David Scott won the Democratic primary in Georgia's District 13, defeating six primary challengers and securing enough of the vote to avoid a runoff, while Jonathan Chavez emerged victorious in the Republican primary.

Your Government

David Scott Fends Off Primary Challengers in District 13 Election

by Thom ChandlerMay 22, 2024May 22, 2024

The Gist: An inmate, identified as Charles Robert Smith, 31, died while in custody at the DeKalb County Jail on Monday after experiencing a medical emergency in his cell.

Crime

College Park Man Dies in Custody at The DeKalb County Jail

by Thom ChandlerMay 21, 2024May 21, 2024

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Your Government

Here’s What You Need to Know Before You Vote in DeKalb County

by Thom ChandlerMay 20, 2024May 20, 2024

Having failed to reach the playoffs in three straight seasons, the Atlanta Hawks are floating in limbo. Trae Young and Dejounte Murray are All-Star level talent, yet they haven't been able to make things work for the past two years. Onyeka Okongwu has the potential to become a starting big man but will sit behind Clint Capella for one more season.

Atlanta Hawks Get No. 1 Draft Pick: Who Will They Choose?

by Special to The Georgia SunMay 20, 2024May 20, 2024

President Joe Biden challenged more than 400 Morehouse College graduates Sunday to fight for freedom and democracy against the forces of divisiveness threatening America.

What Did Joe Biden Say During His Commencement Speech at Morehouse College?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 19, 2024May 19, 2024

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will participate in a debate June 27 at CNN’s studios in Atlanta, the network announced Wednesday.

Biden and Trump’s First Presidential Debate Will Be Next Month in Georgia

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 15, 2024May 15, 2024

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Georgia By The Numbers

Atlanta Named Best Place to Start a Career in 2024

by Thom ChandlerMay 13, 2024May 13, 2024

👮 The Gist: A 28-year-old man was shot and injured by DeKalb County Police detectives during an encounter in a shopping center parking lot on Wednesday morning.

Crime

Police Shootout in DeKalb County: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerMay 9, 2024May 9, 2024

🏃 Catch Up Quick: The Dunwoody Police Department's benefits package includes several attractive perks, such as:

Crime

Dunwoody Police Officers Are Getting Another Raise

by Thom ChandlerMay 8, 2024May 8, 2024

🚨 The Gist: Ralph Britt Jr., a long-time employee at Dunwoody Baptist Church involved with children’s programs, has been arrested by Roswell Police on charges related to sexual exploitation of children.

Crime

Dunwoody Church Employee Arrested on Child Exploitation Charges in Roswell

by Thom ChandlerApril 30, 2024April 30, 2024

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Crime

Georgia Man Receives Life Sentence for Trapping Woman in Car Trunk and Setting it on Fire

by Thom ChandlerApril 29, 2024April 29, 2024

🔍 The Gist: Emory College of Arts and Sciences faculty will take an electronic vote on a motion of no confidence against University President Gregory Fenves, linked to his administration's response to a recent campus protest.

Emory University in Crisis: Faculty to Weigh in on Vote of No Confidence Against University President

by Thom ChandlerApril 29, 2024April 29, 2024

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DeKalb County Funds $3.8 Million Plan to Improve Countywide Emergency Response Time

by Thom ChandlerApril 26, 2024April 26, 2024

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Atlanta Ranks As One of the Top Cities For Startups

by Thom ChandlerApril 23, 2024April 23, 2024

📌 The Gist: The DeKalb County Police Department has reported that a 12-year-old girl named Haley went missing on April 21 and was last seen on the 3900 block of Waldrop Lane in DeKalb County.

Urgent Search for Missing 12-Year-Old Girl in DeKalb County

by Thom ChandlerApril 21, 2024April 21, 2024

🚨 The Gist: Joann Marks, a 26-year-old sheriff's deputy from Decatur, was arrested and charged with two felonies, leading to her termination from the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office.

Crime

DeKalb County Deputy Fired and Arrested on Felony Charges

by Thom ChandlerApril 19, 2024April 19, 2024