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🏙️ The Gist: WalletHub’s recent study on the "Best Small Cities in America" 2023 unveiled the highs and lows of living in Georgia’s small cities. While Woodstock, Alpharetta, and Duluth rode high, Stonecrest, East Point, LaGrange, and Albany trailed at the bottom.

Georgia By The Numbers

Here Are the Best (And Worst) Small Cities in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerOctober 26, 2023

⚖️ The Gist: Edrick Agee and Avonte Treon Fortson were found guilty by a jury for a series of armed robberies in Brookhaven that occurred between December 2019 and January 2020.

Crime

Two Brothers Convicted in Violent Brookhaven Robberies

by Thom ChandlerOctober 25, 2023October 25, 2023

🍴 The Gist: The MICHELIN Guide debuted in Atlanta, awarding the city's restaurants with 10 Bib Gourmands, 5 One Stars, and 2 Green Stars, marking the first year the city's restaurants have made the prestigious guide.

Food

MICHELIN Guide Recognition Puts Atlanta’s Culinary Scene on the Map

by Thom ChandlerOctober 25, 2023October 25, 2023

The Georgia Department of Transportation has announced lane closures on I-285 and SR 400 for the upcoming week, starting October 23 through October 30. These closures are part of the ongoing Transform 285/400 Project and are contingent on favorable weather conditions.

Traffic & Transportation

Road Closure Update for Transform 285/400 Project

by Thom ChandlerOctober 23, 2023October 23, 2023

🚗 The Gist: The City of Brookhaven and the Georgia Department of Transportation are inviting public feedback on a plan to transform the intersection at Ashford Dunwoody Road and Windsor Parkway into a single-lane roundabout.

Traffic & Transportation

Brookhaven Wants Your Feedback on a Proposed Roundabout Project

by Thom ChandlerOctober 23, 2023October 23, 2023

The Gist: Atlanta is experiencing a flurry of apartment construction, with several zip codes ranking among the top 50 in the country.

Georgia By The Numbers

Metro Atlanta Zip Codes Among Top 50 for Apartment Construction

by Kelly PostOctober 23, 2023October 23, 2023

The Gist: Brookhaven Police Department is investigating the distribution of antisemitic and hate speech flyers in the city. The incident occurred overnight on October 22.

Crime

Antisemitic Flyers Were Found in Brookhaven Again Last Night

by Thom ChandlerOctober 22, 2023October 22, 2023

The Gist: Freedom Park in Atlanta will soon be home to Self Portrait III, a 10-foot-tall stainless steel sculpture by Jaume Plensa that features letters from nine different languages, reflecting Atlanta's rich cultural diversity.

What Is the New Sculpture at Freedom Park in Atlanta?

by Thom ChandlerOctober 20, 2023

How You Can Help: If you find yourself struggling with interpersonal conflicts or the urge to ghost others you can benefit from seeking professional help or engaging in self-reflection to understand the root causes of their behavior. Those who have been ghosted can also practice self-care, seek support from friends or family, and avoid internalizing feelings of rejection.</p>

Georgia By The Numbers

Atlanta Ranks 4th in the Nation for Being Ghosted

by Hannah Grace HaggardOctober 20, 2023

The Gist: Atlanta Resident Emma Bostic, an Atlanta resident, found her goodwill exploited when a seemingly benign request for a ride to the train station by a male stranger ended in a petty theft, opening a small window into a spree of ongoing serious crimes the suspect is believed to be embroiled in.

Crime

Good Samaritan Deceived: A Ride to the Train Station Turns Costly for Atlanta Woman

by Thom ChandlerOctober 18, 2023

The Gist: Calais Campbell, the renowned Atlanta Falcons player, is celebrating his on-field milestone by donating $100,000 to assist teachers in underfunded schools, focusing on areas that shaped his football career.

Falcons Player Calais Campbell Is Donating $100,000 to Teachers After His 100th Career Sack

by Thom ChandlerOctober 16, 2023October 16, 2023

A week ago Saturday, rockets began to pour out of Gaza and Hamas militants stormed Israeli villages, killing and kidnapping civilians as well as military and police.

Georgians Take to the Streets in Response to War in Israel

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderOctober 14, 2023October 19, 2023

The Gist: The GBI is investigating a police shooting in Decatur. Initial reports indicate that a suspected wanted for shooting a police K9, Geoffrey Walker, was confronted by officers but failed to comply with their commands.

Crime

GBI: Police Kill Georgia Man Suspected of Shooting K9 Officer

by Thom ChandlerOctober 14, 2023October 14, 2023

The Gist: Atlanta residents face the pinch as inflation rates soar, ranking the city fifth in the U.S. for the biggest inflation problem.

Atlanta Ranks Number 5 Among Cities With the Biggest Inflation Woes

by Thom ChandlerOctober 12, 2023

Police crime scene

Crime

WATCH: Burglars Attempt to Destroy Ring Doorbell Camera After Failed Burglary

by Thom ChandlerOctober 10, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: No criminal charges will be brought against the Georgia State Patrol Troopers involved in the fatal shooting of Manual Paez Teran. According to George R. Christian of the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit, the use of lethal force was deemed reasonable in the circumstances of the case.

No Charges Will Be Filed Against Officers Who Killed Manual Paez Teran at ‘Cop City’ Site

by Thom ChandlerOctober 6, 2023October 6, 2023

The Gist: A bomb threat at Coretta Scott King Young Woman's Academy prompted an early dismissal of students, leading to an evacuation. Parents are now being urged to pick up their children.

Bomb Threat at an Atlanta High School. What We Know

by Thom ChandlerOctober 5, 2023October 5, 2023

Dunwoody. Georgia. USA on the map

Your Government

Find Out What’s on Dunwoody’s Ballot in November

by Thom ChandlerOctober 5, 2023October 10, 2023

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