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The new report measured air quality across the country from 2021 through 2023. It found that nearly half of the U.S. population live in areas with unhealthy levels of air pollution.
Posted inHealth

Air Pollution in Georgia is Getting Worse: Why Should You Care?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceApril 23, 2025
MARTA has introduced a new online trip planner aimed at making travel easier for its customers. The web application gives riders real-time information about bus and train arrivals, schedules, routes, and service alerts.
Posted inTraffic & Transportation

MARTA Launches New Online Trip Planner for Riders

by B.T. ClarkApril 22, 2025April 22, 2025
California Pizza Kitchen's Northpoint location in Alpharetta will donate 20% of all sales to Autrey Mill Nature Preserve on Earth Day.
Posted inYour Community

California Pizza Kitchen Will Donate 20% of Sales Today to Autrey Mill Nature Preserve

by News DeskApril 22, 2025
A late-night dispute at a Waffle House on Northside Drive escalated into gunfire early Monday morning, damaging multiple vehicles but leaving no one injured.
Posted inCrime

Gunfire Erupts at Atlanta Waffle House

by B.T. ClarkApril 21, 2025
Traffic jam
Posted inTraffic & Transportation

Georgia 400 at I-285: Major Bottleneck Improvements Reported

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceApril 17, 2025
CRH, a global building materials company, is opening a new Finance and Accounting Shared Services Center in Roswell. The $1.7 million investment is expected to create more than 300 jobs, with an average salary of $74,000 per year.
Posted inBusiness

300 New Jobs Created with CRH’s Roswell Investment

by City ReportsApril 17, 2025
Roswell, Athens, and Augusta just landed spots on Livability.com's 2025 Top 100 Best Places to Live list, proving you don't need big city prices to enjoy small town charm.
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers

Here Are The Best Places to Live in Georgia

by B.T. ClarkApril 16, 2025April 16, 2025
Lieutenant Helio Garcia of the South Fulton Police Department died Tuesday night after being involved in a head-on collision while working his shift.
Posted inGeorgia People

South Fulton Police Lieutenant Dies in Head-On Collision While on Duty

by B.T. ClarkApril 16, 2025April 16, 2025
In Context: The investigation began in 2021 when federal agents identified cartel members importing drugs into Georgia. The case represents part of a broader crackdown on transnational drug trafficking organizations bringing deadly substances into American communities. The Treasury Department has imposed financial sanctions against the cartel leaders, attempting to cut off their money flow.
Posted inCrime

Mexican Cartel Leaders Charged in Atlanta for Drug Trafficking Empire

by B.T. ClarkApril 15, 2025
In Context: The case echoes broader concerns around Atlanta’s “water boys”— teens selling bottled water at high-traffic intersections. While the work is often a way to earn money during summer months, some sales have escalated into aggressive confrontations, scams, and robberies.
Posted inCrime

Atlanta Water Boy Steals Phone

by B.T. ClarkApril 15, 2025April 15, 2025
a gas pump next to a brick wall
Posted inEconomy

Atlanta Drivers Are More Anxious About Gas Prices Than Most

by B.T. ClarkApril 15, 2025
Steve West, a conservative Republican, business owner, and Cherokee County Commissioner, has announced his campaign for Georgia State Senate District 21. The seat is currently held by Senator Brandon Beach, who is stepping down after being appointed Treasurer of the United States by President Donald Trump.
Posted inYour Vote

Steve West Announces Candidacy for Georgia State Senate District 21​

by B.T. ClarkApril 15, 2025April 15, 2025
The City of South Fulton’s Department of Public Works will hold a public information meeting Thursday evening to share proposed traffic calming plans for several residential streets
Posted inIn The Know

Here’s How You Can Weigh in On Traffic Calming in South Fulton

by B.T. ClarkApril 14, 2025April 14, 2025
Children ages 6 to 14 will take on a swim-bike-run challenge at Wills Park in Alpharetta during the Peach Kids Triathlon, returning Sunday, May 18. The event begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Wills Park Pool and includes age-specific race waves to ensure safety and fairness for all participants.
Posted inEvents

Young Athletes to Compete in Annual Peach Kids Triathlon in Alpharetta

by City ReportsApril 14, 2025April 14, 2025
A toddler is dead after being shot inside a southeast Atlanta apartment Sunday morning, according to police.
Posted inCrime

2-Year-Old Shot and Killed in Southeast Atlanta

by B.T. ClarkApril 13, 2025April 13, 2025
The 89th Atlanta Dogwood Festival returns this weekend at Piedmont Park from April 11 through April 13.
Posted inEvents

What You Need to Know About This Weekend’s Atlanta Dogwood Festival

by GPB NewsApril 12, 2025
A senior woman with gray hair looking shocked outdoors at a patio table in Portugal.
Posted inLocal Heroes

Alpharetta Wants to Deliver Flowers to All Assisted Living Residents

by B.T. ClarkApril 12, 2025April 12, 2025
Alive in Roswell, the city's award-winning monthly festival, kicks off its 2025 season on April 17. The free, family-friendly event runs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. every third Thursday through October in downtown Roswell.
Posted inEvents

When Does Alive in Roswell Start in 2025?

by B.T. ClarkApril 10, 2025April 10, 2025

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