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The Republican-controlled Georgia Senate voted Friday to investigate allegations that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis was involved in an improper relationship with the special prosecutor she hired in the election interference case against Donald Trump.

Representing You

Georgia State Senate to Probe Fani Willis in Trump Election Case

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJanuary 26, 2024January 26, 2024

🚓 The Gist: A suspect in a dramatic bank robbery was apprehended in Roswell after an intense multi-day search.

Crime

Bank Robbery Suspect Found Hiding in Roswell Resident’s Spare Bedroom

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 25, 2024

Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee has scheduled a Feb. 15 hearing to discuss accusations that District Attorney Fani Willis was involved in a romantic relationship with a special prosecutor she hired to assist with the racketeering and conspiracy case accusing Donald Trump of illegally orchestrating a multi-state attempt to overturn the 2020 election.

Crime

Hearing Date Set for Fani Willis Misconduct Accusations

by Stanley Dunlap | Georgia RecorderJanuary 19, 2024January 19, 2024

Bill Belichick will be the next head coach of the Atlanta Falcons next season, according to a report from NFL on CBS insider Josina Anderson.

Bill Belichick Expected To Sign as New Atlanta Falcons Coach

by Mike FisherJanuary 19, 2024

🚨 The Gist: An early morning burglary at The Peach Cobbler Factory, a beloved local business in Atlanta, resulted in the loss of cash and property damage.

Crime

Atlanta’s Peach Cobbler Factory Falls Victim to Early Morning Break-In

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 19, 2024

📌 The Gist: Mount Vernon Highway is currently closed between Vernon Walk and Virginia Chase in Sandy Springs. The closure is the result of a vehicle striking and damaging a Georgia Power pole. Georgia Power crews are on the scene working on repairs.

Traffic & Transportation

Traffic Alert: Road Closure in Sandy Springs

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 19, 2024January 19, 2024

Close-up Photo of Lighted Cigarette Stick

The Black Menthol Debate: Power, Money, Cancer and Control

by Mesha Mainor | State RepresentativeJanuary 18, 2024January 18, 2024

Black and Silver Laptop Computer on Round Brown Wooden Table

Georgia By The Numbers

Georgia’s STEM Landscape: Atlanta Thrives, But Augusta Struggles

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 17, 2024

📰 The Gist: Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, under scrutiny for allegations of an improper relationship with a special prosecutor in the Trump case, defended her actions and the qualifications of the prosecutor during a church service on January 14, 2024.

Fulton Prosecutor Fani Willis Speaks Out About Allegations of an Improper Relationship

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 14, 2024January 14, 2024

🚔 The Gist: The Roswell Police Department has launched "Connect Roswell," a voluntary program enabling residents and business owners to register their cameras or integrate their camera feeds to aid public safety efforts.

Crime

Roswell’s New Surveillance Strategy Allows Residents to Register Their Cameras

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 13, 2024January 13, 2024

Two Women in Front of Dry-erase Board

Georgia By The Numbers

Does Your Workplace Have Good Communication? Atlanta Workers Say Yes

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 13, 2024

📚 The Gist: The Fulton County School Board is reviewing a significant redistricting plan for South Fulton elementary schools, coinciding with the construction of a new S.L. Lewis Elementary School.

How the South Fulton School Shuffle Could Affect Your Family

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 10, 2024January 10, 2024

📚 The Gist: The Georgia Department of Education's latest support lists reveal both advancements and ongoing challenges in Fulton County Schools, with specific schools showing improvements and others being added for additional support.

Breaking Down Fulton County’s School Report: What Parents Should Know

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 9, 2024January 9, 2024

🌐 The Gist: Richard Rhinehart, Roswell's Chief Operating Officer, has resigned to pursue consulting opportunities. The change comes during what has been a rocky period at City Hall..

Your Government

Roswell’s Chief Operating Officer Has Resigned: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 8, 2024January 8, 2024

Atlanta Falcons helmet

Another One Bites The Dust: Falcons Fire Coach Arthur Smith After Three Seasons

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 8, 2024

In a heart-wrenching incident Wednesday evening, a 9-year-old boy lost his life in a hit and run crash at 365 Cleveland Avenue in Atlanta. The Atlanta Police Department, responding to the scene around 6:26 p.m. found the young victim with critical injuries.

Crime

9-Year-Old Boy Killed in Hit-And-Run in Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 3, 2024

🚨 The Gist: The Georgia State Capitol was targeted with a bomb threat, causing a delayed opening and an increased security presence Wednesday.

Bomb Threat at The Georgia State Capitol: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 3, 2024January 3, 2024

🌱 The Details: The City of Milton is pushing forward with its recycling initiatives. This week, City Hall introduced three new collection bins for hard-to-recycle items. Residents can now drop off plastic film, handheld electronics, and alkaline batteries during business hours. This effort is part of a broader Recycling and Solid Waste Management Plan, which will evolve throughout 2024, potentially influenced by a new Sustainability Advisory Committee.

How to Recycle Electronics in Milton

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 3, 2024January 3, 2024

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