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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: DeKalb County announced the opening of five warming centers from Nov. 27-29, in response to forecasted cold weather conditions.

Cold Weather Prompts DeKalb County To Open Warming Centers

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

The Gist: In an alarming attack, a home in DeKalb County was barraged with over 100 rounds of gunfire, resulting in the injury of four people.

Crime

Over 100 Bullets Shatter Peace in DeKalb County Home on Thanksgiving, Leaving Four Wounded

by Thom ChandlerNovember 24, 2023November 24, 2023

ATLANTA — The release of body camera footage by the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office has exposed the harrowing details of the August 10 traffic stop that ended in the death of Johnny Hollman, a 62-year-old Atlanta deacon. The footage reveals the fatal encounter with Officer Kiran Kimbrough, who used a Taser on Hollman, leading to his untimely death.

Crime

Release of Body Cam Footage Renews Outrage Over Tasing Death of Atlanta Deacon

by Thom ChandlerNovember 22, 2023November 22, 2023

👥 The Impact: Residents' identities were stolen and used in a major fraud scheme exploiting COVID-19 relief funds. The misuse of these critical funds impacts public trust and the effectiveness of emergency aid programs.

Crime

Atlanta Man Sentenced for Major COVID-19 Relief Fund Fraud

by Thom ChandlerNovember 22, 2023November 22, 2023

🏠 The News: Residents in DeKalb County can breathe a little easier today following a substantial police operation targeting narcotics sales and firearm offenses. Local law enforcement, including the Gang Unit, collaborated with federal agencies to address community concerns at several locations, leading to significant arrests and seizures.

Crime

DeKalb Residents Complained About Narcotics at Local Gas Stations. Last Night, Police Responded

by Thom ChandlerNovember 19, 2023November 19, 2023

🚨 The Impact: Residents in the Peachtree Road area experienced heightened security and concern following an attempted bank robbery.

Crime

Atlanta Bank Robbery Thwarted by Locked Cash Drawer

by Thom ChandlerNovember 19, 2023

Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. Wins MVP After Historic Season

by Madison WilliamsNovember 17, 2023June 2, 2025

The art world and the city of Atlanta are mourning the loss of Radcliffe Bailey, a celebrated contemporary artist known for his profound contributions to exploring African-American history through his art. Bailey, who was 55, died recently, leaving behind a legacy of influential works that resonated with themes of race, ancestry, and Southern heritage.

Atlanta Artist Radcliffe Bailey Dies at 55

by Hannah Grace HaggardNovember 15, 2023

The Gist: A devastating blaze consumed a Civil War-era plantation home at Stone Mountain Park in the early hours of Tuesday morning. This fire represents a significant loss to the park's historical legacy.

Fire

Historic Stone Mountain Landmark Lost in Pre-dawn Blaze

by Hannah Grace HaggardNovember 15, 2023

🚒 The Gist: A devastating fire erupted on the rooftop of an apartment complex in Atlanta, prompting a large-scale rescue operation and subsequent arrests for property damage and reckless conduct.

Fire

Two Arrested After Major Fire at Atlanta Apartment Complex: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerNovember 12, 2023

The Atlanta Women's Foundation has announced a significant milestone in their fundraising efforts for women's and girls' support in the metro Atlanta area. The "Numbers Too Big To Ignore" Luncheon, commemorating the foundation's 25th anniversary, raised over one million dollars. The event highlighted critical issues facing women and girls in the community, driving discussions on economic empowerment and support for at-risk individuals.

Atlanta Foundation’s Luncheon Raises Over $1 Million for Women and Girls

by Kelly PostNovember 10, 2023November 10, 2023

But we're betting it sells out soon.

Atlanta-based Spanx Just Dropped an Oprah-loved Style in the Coziest Material for Winter

by Natalia Finnis-SmartNovember 8, 2023November 8, 2023

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