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The Details: The trial of Eligio Bishop, 40, an alleged cult leader accused of raping a former follower and posting sexually explicit content of her online, is set to begin with jury selection and a motions hearing on February 20.

Crime

Trial for Alleged Georgia Cult Leader Accused of Rape Begins Next Week

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 14, 2024April 12, 2025

An Atlanta police sergeant fired their weapon, injuring a suspect, during an apparent vehicle break-in in progress Tuesday night, authorities said.

Crime

Atlanta Police Officer Shoots Suspect During Attempted Vehicle Break-In

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 14, 2024February 14, 2024

🌟 The Gist: WalletHub's latest report gives props to Atlanta, proving there's more to Georgia's capital than just endless commutes and sweet fruit— it's actually a prime spot to settle down.

Georgia By The Numbers

Atlanta Makes the Grade for Top Capital Cities to Live In

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 13, 2024

🌡️ The Gist: In response to the chilly forecast, DeKalb County is set to open five warming centers on Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 8 p.m., providing refuge for residents seeking warmth.

DeKalb County Opens Warming Centers Amid Cold Weather Forecast

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 12, 2024

🚨 The Gist: An Atlanta Police Department patrol car was set ablaze early Saturday morning in an act of arson claimed by the group known as "Stop Cop City," with no injuries reported.

Crime, Newsflash

Atlanta Police Cruiser Set on Fire: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 10, 2024February 11, 2024

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Crime

Atlanta Man Gets Life Sentence for Valentine’s Day Shooting

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 9, 2024February 9, 2024

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Crime

Russian Mobster Sentenced in a $9 Million Fraud Scheme Involving Exotic Car Leasing in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 9, 2024February 9, 2024

The Gist: Hannah Moody, last seen in Stockbridge's Swan Lake area, is missing, prompting a call for public assistance.

Authorities Seek Public’s Help to Locate Missing Teen, Hannah Moody, in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 9, 2024

📊 The Gist: Atlanta stands out for its high level of anxiety over tax refund delays, according to a recent study.

Georgia By The Numbers

‘Wheres My Tax Refund?:’ Atlanta is Among the Nation’s Most Anxious Cities When it Comes to Taxes

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 7, 2024February 7, 2024

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Atlanta Has the Highest Percentage of Black-owned Businesses in The Nation

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 6, 2024

The Gist: Murder suspect Deonte Denard Sills, 30, was convicted on multiple charges, including Malice Murder, for his involvement in a deadly home invasion in DeKalb County that killed an elderly man..

Crime

Atlanta Man Convicted in Brutal Home Invasion That Left 94-year-old Dead

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 5, 2024

🚨 The Gist: In a residential burglary in Atlanta, two unidentified suspects were caught on a homeowner's surveillance camera.

Crime

Atlanta Home Burglary Caught on Camera: Do You Recognize These Suspects?

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 31, 2024

🌡️ The Gist: As Atlanta anticipates cooler temperatures, the city responds by opening two warming centers tonight until the morning of January 30.

Atlanta Braces for Chilly Nights with Warming Centers Opening Today

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 29, 2024January 29, 2024

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The Black Menthol Debate: Power, Money, Cancer and Control

by Mesha Mainor | State RepresentativeJanuary 18, 2024January 18, 2024

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Georgia By The Numbers

Georgia’s STEM Landscape: Atlanta Thrives, But Augusta Struggles

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 17, 2024

In a heart-wrenching incident Wednesday evening, a 9-year-old boy lost his life in a hit and run crash at 365 Cleveland Avenue in Atlanta. The Atlanta Police Department, responding to the scene around 6:26 p.m. found the young victim with critical injuries.

Crime

9-Year-Old Boy Killed in Hit-And-Run in Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 3, 2024

📊 The Gist: Atlanta was identified as the fourth most stressed city in the United States for 2024, according to a study by William Russell. This ranking considers multiple factors, including LGBTQ+ safety, suicide rates, cost of living, cleanliness, and quality of green spaces.

Georgia By The Numbers

Atlanta Ranks as One of The Most Stressed U.S. Cities in 2024

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 1, 2024

Tonight is New Year's Eve, which means that unfortunately, some of the lesser learned among us need a reminder that the laws of physics remain constant tonight. That's right, we're talking about celebratory gunfire.

Sky-High Stupidity: A Reminder that Celebratory Gunfire Is No Way to Ring in The New Year

by Thom ChandlerDecember 31, 2023

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