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What’s Happening: Slush and freezing rain have made Milton’s roads increasingly hazardous. Ice is accumulating on both streets and trees, and conditions are expected to deteriorate as temperatures drop into the evening. One significant incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. Friday when a truck flipped over near the intersection of Wood Road and Birmingham Highway.

Traffic & Transportation

Truck Flips Over on Icy Roads in Milton

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 10, 2025January 10, 2025

Roswell Police

Crime

Man Hospitalized After Roswell Police Shooting

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 8, 2025January 8, 2025

Mourners flocked to the Carter Center in Atlanta to pay tribute to former President Jimmy Carter during a period of public repose.

Thousands Paid Tribute to Jimmy Carter at the Carter Center

by Sarah Kallis | GPB and Kristi York Wooten | GPBJanuary 7, 2025

The Magic Eastern Ensemble will present Journey Through Time: A Lunar New Year Celebration on January 25 at 7 p.m. at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center. The performance blends ancient and modern music, offering a cultural experience for all ages.

Roswell to Host Lunar New Year Celebration with Magic Eastern Ensemble

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

A teenager died by suicide Monday night after leading Forsyth County deputies on a pursuit in a stolen police vehicle.

Crime

Teen Dies After Stolen Police Car Chase in Forsyth County

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

Atlanta and Cobb County drivers should brace for temporary road closures today as President Jimmy Carter’s remains are transported to Washington, D.C., for final honors at the U.S. Capitol and a national service later this week.

Jimmy Carter’s Motorcade Will Make its Way Through Cobb County Today

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

Fulton County school officials are considering opting out of Georgia’s new property tax cap, which voters approved in November. Residents will have three public hearings to discuss the issue. The hearings are required by law.

Fulton County School Board Wants Out of Statewide 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

The feds launched an investigation into conditions at the Fulton County Jail in July 2023 based on complaints that jail employees were engaging in a pattern of inhumane - and frequently violent - treatment of prisoners. The jail also was accused of housing prisoners awaiting formal charges or trials in filthy and unsanitary living conditions in violation of the 8th and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

Crime

Ending Inhumane Conditions: Fulton County Jail Update

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJanuary 3, 2025January 3, 2025

The iconic Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is set to dazzle audiences in Georgia with its reimagined "Greatest Show On Earth." The circus will perform at Atlanta's State Farm Arena from February 14 to 17, 2025, followed by shows at Duluth's Gas South Arena from February 21 to 23, 2025.

The Ringling Bros. Circus is Back in Georgia After a 7-Year Hiatus

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 3, 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

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

A European weather model suggests Atlanta could see up to a foot of snow in about 10 days. But the National Weather Service in Peachtree City is pushing back against early predictions, calling them unreliable this far out.

Could Atlanta Really Get a Foot of Snow in January?

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

Georgia

Around Georgia: Bulloch County Officials Sworn In, MARTA Streetcar Service Update, and New Year’s Closures

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

A crash on Georgia 400 South at Mansell Road has shut down all lanes, causing significant traffic delays in Fulton County.

Traffic & Transportation

Crash on Georgia 400 Blocks All Southbound Lanes

by B.T. ClarkDecember 27, 2024December 27, 2024

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Crime

37-Year-Old Man Shot While Confronting Shoplifting Suspect in Atlanta

by B.T. ClarkDecember 27, 2024