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Low-income tenants of subsidized housing in Georgia shared harrowing stories of horrendous living conditions ignored by landlords with a U.S. Senate subcommittee Monday at a hearing in Roswell.

Your Government

Is Georgia’s Subsidized Housing Unsafe?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 4, 2024

Campaign season is officially in full swing in Georgia, where President Joe Biden is expected to pay a visit to the Atlanta area March 9, just over a week after first lady Jill Biden stopped by downtown Atlanta to launch a nationwide effort to engage with women voters. The White House has not yet released details about Joe Biden’s planned trip other than to say he will participate in campaign events.

Jill Biden Was in Atlanta Friday: Here’s Her Message to Women

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderMarch 2, 2024March 2, 2024

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Crime

Georgia Man sentenced for fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 29, 2024

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How To Get Rid of Household Hazardous Waste in DeKalb County in Spring 2024

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 29, 2024February 29, 2024

The Gist: A DeKalb County jury has delivered a guilty verdict to Antonio Williams for the murder of his mother in Lithonia.

Crime

Georgia Man Convicted in Murder of His Own Mother

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 28, 2024February 28, 2024

🔍 The Gist: In a daring case of credit card fraud, a suspect and a person of interest racked up nearly $40,000 in unauthorized charges, sparking an Atlanta Police Department Fraud Unit investigation.

Crime

Atlanta Police Hunt for Bold Credit Card Thief in $40,000 Spending Spree

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 27, 2024February 27, 2024

🔍 The Gist: Michael Blair Stewart, Jr. was convicted for the murder of his cousin, Jireh Morris, in a case that has deeply affected Decatur.

Crime

Stone Mountain Man Sentenced to Life for the Murder of His Cousin

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 26, 2024February 26, 2024

🚨 The Gist: In DeKalb County, an Uber driver and a 17-year-old passenger were injured early Sunday when stray bullets struck their vehicle.

Crime

Stray Bullets Wound Uber Driver and Teen Passenger in DeKalb County

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 25, 2024February 25, 2024

📊 The Gist: Atlanta ranks as the 83rd best city for renter financial health, a dubious honor when you consider the balancing act between rent and income.

The Rent is Too Damn High: Paychecks for Renters in Atlanta Don’t Stretch Very Far

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 23, 2024February 23, 2024

🚀 The Gist: East Lake MARTA Station's north pedestrian bridge and parking lot will close for renovations starting March 13, aiming to enhance ADA accessibility and safety.

Traffic & Transportation

East Lake MARTA Station Overhaul Begins March 13

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 22, 2024February 22, 2024

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Food

Arnette’s Chop Shop in Atlanta Will Host The Fourth Annual Mother Shucker Oyster Festival

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 22, 2024February 22, 2024

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Atlanta IRS Office Opens on Saturdays for Tax Help

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 20, 2024

🚧 The Gist: DeKalb County is set for a nocturnal ballet of bulldozers and traffic cones as Georgia DOT puts the finishing touches on I-285 and Peachtree Blvd., with overnight lane closures to add that final stripe of paint.

Traffic & Transportation

Traffic Tango: DeKalb’s Late-Night Lane Closures Dance Through the Night

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 20, 2024

🚓 The Gist: A confrontation in a Waffle House parking lot in DeKalb County escalated to gunfire early Monday morning.

Crime

Early Morning Dispute Leads to Shooting Outside DeKalb County Waffle House

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 20, 2024February 20, 2024

🚗 The Gist: A crash on I-285 East near Flat Shoals Road and Candler Road in DeKalb County has resulted in two right lanes being blocked, leading to traffic delays.

Traffic & Transportation

Traffic Snarl on I-285 East Following Crash Causes Delays in DeKalb County

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 19, 2024February 19, 2024

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Traffic & Transportation

Atlanta May End Right Turns on Red in Parts of The City

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 17, 2024

🤝 What You Can Do: Those with any information related to the robbery or the persons of interest are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers Atlanta. Tips can be submitted anonymously through various means, ensuring that informants need not compromise their identity while aiding in the pursuit of justice.

Crime

Danger on Atlanta’s Streets: Pedestrians Robbed at Gunpoint

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 16, 2024

Deputy Chief Mike Carlson is set to become the new Dunwoody Police Chief, following the retirement of Chief Billy Grogan on June 1.

Meet The New Dunwoody Police Chief, Mike Carlson

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 16, 2024February 16, 2024