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Crews in DeKalb County are working to repair a broken water main that has left many residents and businesses along Covington Highway without water service this morning.

Water Main Break Causes Service Outages in DeKalb

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 7, 2025January 7, 2025

MARTA bus

Crime

MARTA Police Charge Third Suspect with Murder in Bus Driver Shooting

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 6, 2025

Brookhaven officials are moving to opt out of Georgia’s new property tax cap, defying the will of 63% of Georgia voters who supported the measure in November.

Brookhaven Pushes to Override Voter-Approved Property Tax Cap

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 6, 2025January 6, 2025

A new study ranks Atlanta among the best cities in the nation for keeping New Year’s resolutions, while Augusta falls near the bottom of the list.

Georgia By The Numbers

Which Georgia City is The Best At Keeping New Year’s Resolutions and Which is The Worst?

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 6, 2025January 6, 2025

A Saturday night shooting outside the Mall of Georgia sent a 15-year-old boy to the hospital and left shoppers shaken. Police have arrested an 18-year-old suspect and charged him with aggravated assault.

Crime

Teen Arrested After Mall of Georgia Shooting Leaves 15-Year-Old Injured

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 5, 2025January 5, 2025

Two children, just 9 and 5 years old, were wounded late Thursday night after bullets fired from a parking lot pierced the walls of their northwest Atlanta home.

Crime

Two Children Shot While Sitting on Their Couch in Atlanta

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 3, 2025

Drivers in Stonecrest and Decatur need to plan for changes. The Miller Road bridge over I-20 will close for eight months starting Tuesday, January 7.

Traffic & Transportation

Miller Road Bridge Closure in Stonecrest and Decatur: What to Know

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 3, 2025January 3, 2025

Atlanta’s most well-known Christian music radio station, The Fish 104.7, will be going off the air on January 31.

Talk of The Town

Popular Atlanta Radio Station The Fish 104.7 Will Go Off The Air

by B.T. ClarkDecember 31, 2024December 31, 2024

Atlanta is set to welcome 2025 with the return of its iconic Peach Drop, reviving a cherished Southern tradition that began more than three decades ago.

Georgia Staples

Atlanta’s Peach Drop Returns Tonight: What You Need to Know

by B.T. ClarkDecember 31, 2024

Update From The Atlanta Police Department: Samaunee Mosley has been located in Riverdale and appears to be ok. EMS will check on the child for precautionary measures. The Mother has been taken into custody, awaiting extradition back to APD public safety Headquarters. The investigation continues.

Atlanta Police Search for Missing Teen Feared to Be in Danger

by B.T. ClarkDecember 30, 2024December 30, 2024

MARTA officials say a person was hit by a train early Friday morning at Garnett Station.

Person Hit by MARTA Train at Garnett Station Friday Morning

by News DeskDecember 27, 2024December 27, 2024

Brookhaven Halts Google Fiber: Here’s Why

by B.T. ClarkDecember 19, 2024December 19, 2024

Milton residents are the happiest in Georgia among the state’s most affluent areas, according to a survey by CardRates. The survey ranked Milton 79th nationally in a study of the top 150 most expensive places to live in the United States.

Georgia By The Numbers

What Are The Happiest Affluent Communities in Georgia?

by B.T. ClarkDecember 16, 2024December 16, 2024

Georgia cities Atlanta, Macon, Savannah, Columbus, and Augusta are among the areas where residents are most likely to rely on pawnshop loans for quick cash, according to a recent study by BadCredit.org.

These 5 Georgia Cities Are Pawn Shop Hotspots

by B.T. ClarkDecember 11, 2024

The University of Georgia Alumni Association released the 2025 Bulldog 100, a list of the 100 fastest-growing businesses owned or led by UGA graduates. The program, organized by the Division of Development & Alumni Relations, celebrates 15 years of honoring alumni and their entrepreneurial endeavors.

Top 100 UGA Alumni Businesses of 2025 Revealed

by Rachel Andrews | UGA TodayDecember 11, 2024December 11, 2024

Jamie Foxx’s new Netflix comedy special, What Had Happened Was…, dives into his near-fatal 2023 health crisis, blending humor with personal reflection to connect with audiences in a raw and meaningful way.

Jamie Foxx Talks About Health Scare and Hospitalization in Netflix Special

by B.T. ClarkDecember 10, 2024

Police lights by night

Crime

2 Young Children Among 5 Family Members Killed in Stone Mountain Murder-Suicide

by B.T. ClarkDecember 9, 2024December 9, 2024

DeKalb County will open four warming centers for residents seeking shelter from cold weather starting Thursday, Dec. 5, through Saturday, Dec. 7. The centers will open nightly at 8 p.m. and include:

DeKalb County Opens Warming Centers Amid Cold Weather Forecast

by News DeskDecember 4, 2024