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A federal jury ruled that Rudy Giuliani must pay $148 million to two Georgia election workers he falsely accused of fraud during the 2020 election, leading to their reputational and emotional harm.

Crime

Georgia Election Workers Vindicated: Giuliani Ordered To Pay $148M for Defamation

by Thom ChandlerDecember 15, 2023December 15, 2023

📊 The Gist: Fulton County Schools have bested state averages in Georgia's latest educational performance review, setting new highs in graduation rates and elementary school learning.

State Educational Report: Fulton Schools Achieve New Highs

by Thom ChandlerDecember 15, 2023December 15, 2023

🚗 The Gist: Milton has secured $1 million in federal funding to enhance road safety for drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists, marking a significant achievement in local infrastructure improvement.

Traffic & Transportation

Milton Gets $1 Million for Road Safety: How It Impacts You

by Thom ChandlerDecember 14, 2023December 14, 2023

🚔 The Gist: A pursuit in Cobb County led to the arrest of Robert Shirling, 50, of Dahlonega, Tuesday after he allegedly tried to ram a police vehicle and evaded officers, resulting in a series of collisions and his eventual capture in downtown Atlanta.

Crime

Dahlonega Man Charged for Attempting to Ram Cobb Police in Chase

by Thom ChandlerDecember 13, 2023December 13, 2023

🚧 The Gist: Roswell's City Council has decided to revert to the original Big Creek Parkway project design, aligning with the 2016 TSPLOST referendum decision. This move aims to improve east-west connectivity and alleviate congestion in the city.

Traffic & Transportation

Roswell Goes Back to Original Big Creek Parkway Design With Added $40 Million Price Tag

by Thom ChandlerDecember 12, 2023December 12, 2023

🚗 The Gist: This morning, Georgia drivers faced hazardous conditions with icy roads in Bartow County and traffic incidents in Fulton and along I-75 South in Cherokee County.

Traffic & Transportation

Stuck in Traffic in Georgia This Morning? Here’s Why

by Thom ChandlerDecember 12, 2023December 12, 2023

LEGO Discovery Center Atlanta, located in Phipps Plaza, invites you to unwrap the magic of the holiday season and experience the most magical time like never before during their 2023 Holiday Bricktacular, an event filled with joy, creativity, and holiday cheer for the entire family. Taking place now through December 24th, enjoy seasonal LEGO build activities, holiday theming throughout the Center and much more including the opportunity to:

Celebrate the Ho Ho Holidays at Lego Discovery Center Atlanta’s 2023 Holiday Bricktacular, Now Through Dec. 24th

by Special to The Georgia SunDecember 11, 2023December 11, 2023

🌡️ The Gist: Atlanta is opening a warming center on Monday, December 11, as temperatures are expected to drop to near freezing tonight.

Atlanta Opens Warming Center in Expectation of Near-freezing Weather Tonight

by Thom ChandlerDecember 11, 2023

The City of Atlanta announced Friday that The Peach Drop, a semi-annual New Year's Eve tradition at Underground Atlanta, would be canceled again this year. If you need to catch up, you can read our article about the cancelation of the Peach Drop here.

‘My City! It’s Gone!’ Atlanta Reacts to Peach Drop Cancellation

by Thom ChandlerDecember 9, 2023

Atlanta has canceled its traditional New Year's Eve Peach Drop event this year. We look at the reasoning for the cancelation, as well as the event's history of cancelations.

Peach Drop Canceled Again: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerDecember 9, 2023December 9, 2023

Roswell may impose a 90-day halt on licensing new massage parlors to enhance regulations against human trafficking and illegal activities. This follows an operation by the Roswell Police that exposed a human trafficking network within local massage parlors.

Massage Parlors Under Scrutiny: Roswell Acts Against Human Trafficking Threat

by Thom ChandlerDecember 9, 2023December 9, 2023

📦 The Gist: The City of Roswell has organized a Winter Holiday Food Drive to support North Fulton Community Charity's Food Pantry, with donations accepted until December 16 at various locations.

Help Stock the Pantry: Participate in Roswell’s Holiday Food Drive

by Thom ChandlerDecember 8, 2023December 8, 2023

Milton is experiencing an increase in burglaries with homes near wooded areas or drop-off points being targeted, predominantly through rear entrances in the evening.

Crime

Back Door Burglaries Rattle North Fulton: What You Need To Know

by Thom ChandlerDecember 6, 2023December 6, 2023

🌟 The Gist: In East Point, a small group of voters decided the City Council elections for Wards B, C, and D. As a result, new leadership will be coming to the city, as all three incumbents were thrown out of office.

Your Government

A Small Group of Residents Determined the Future of East Point

by Thom ChandlerDecember 6, 2023December 6, 2023

☑️ The Gist: Keosha Bell has been elected to the South Fulton City Council for District 5.

Your Government

Who Won the South Fulton City Council Runoff Election?

by Thom ChandlerDecember 5, 2023December 5, 2023

🗳️ The Gist: Allen Sells has secured the Roswell City Council Post 2 seat after winning the runoff election against Michael Dal Cerro.

Your Government

Who Won the Roswell City Council Runoff Election?

by Thom ChandlerDecember 5, 2023December 5, 2023

George "Rich" Austin has stepped down as the Milton Police Department's Chief after seven years in the role, highlighted by successful crime reduction and progressive policing measures.

Milton Police Chief Rich Austin Resigns After Seven Years

by Thom ChandlerDecember 5, 2023December 5, 2023

🚇 The Gist: MARTA's Five Points Station, a crucial link in Atlanta's public transport system, is set for a transformative redevelopment. Now entering the public review stage, the project aims to convert the station into a vibrant civic area.

Traffic & Transportation

MARTA’s Five Points Station Is Getting a Renovation

by Thom ChandlerDecember 5, 2023