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The Mariners and Braves agreed to a trade on Sunday evening which will see young outfielder Jarred Kelenic head to Atlanta.

Braves Get Jarred Kelenic in Trade With Mariners

by Karl RasmussenDecember 4, 2023December 4, 2023

📊 The Gist: A new report ranks American cities by their fun factor, with Las Vegas taking the top spot. Atlanta, known for its vibrant music scene, ranks fourth.

Georgia By The Numbers

Atlanta Is One of America’s Most Fun Cities: Here’s Why

by Thom ChandlerDecember 4, 2023December 4, 2023

LOGANVILLE, GEORGIA – One year removed from getting bounced out of the playoffs by Milton in the Class 7A quarterfinals, host Grayson was looking to exact some revenge on the Eagles, this time with a spot in the state finals on the line. Instead, the Eagles asserted their dominance once again ...

High School Sports

High School Football: Luke Nickel Leads Milton Into the Georgia 7A State Finals

by Colin HubbardDecember 2, 2023December 2, 2023

📰 The Gist: The Atlanta City Council is set to vote on a resolution to provide support services for homeless people who come to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, focusing on non-criminalization and welfare.

Should Atlanta Spend $500,000 To Support The Homeless at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport?

by Thom ChandlerDecember 1, 2023

🚒 The Gist: The Roswell Fire Department launches its "Keep the Wreath Green" campaign, aiming to reduce holiday-related fires in the community by using a wreath with green bulbs as a visual reminder, turning bulbs red for each structure fire.

Fire

Can Roswell Residents ‘Keep the Wreath Green’ This Year?

by Thom ChandlerDecember 1, 2023December 1, 2023

Crime

Atlanta Man Gets 16-Years for Meth and Fentanyl Trafficking

by Thom ChandlerNovember 29, 2023November 29, 2023

The Gist: RentCafe.com conducted an analysis on apartment sizes in the 50 largest U.S. cities, focusing on what $1,700 monthly rent can fetch in terms of space in Atlanta. The study revealed significant variations in apartment sizes across different zip codes, with some areas offering more than double the space for the same price as others.

Your Guide To Renting an Apartment With the Most Space in Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerNovember 28, 2023

The Gist: The City of Atlanta is set to open a warming center in anticipation of the impending cold weather. The center, located at the Central Park Recreation Center, will be available from the evening of November 27 to the morning of November 29.

Atlanta Will Open a Warming Center for the Next Three Nights

by Thom ChandlerNovember 27, 2023

🏈 The Gist: Atlanta Falcons punter Bradley Pinion launched 'Punts for Purpose,' a charity initiative to fight child poverty and hunger. Partnered with Compassion International, the program involves NFL punters donating funds for each successful punt to support child survival centers globally.

Atlanta Falcons Punter Bradley Pinion Creates Charity for Child Survival

by Thom ChandlerNovember 27, 2023November 27, 2023

👹The Gist: A recent report by WalletHub ranked U.S. cities based on sinful behaviors, with Las Vegas identified as the most sinful, followed by Houston, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and Atlanta. The study evaluated cities based on seven behaviors: anger/hatred, jealousy, excesses/vices, greed, lust, vanity, and laziness.

Georgia By The Numbers

Atlanta Ranked One of the Most Sinful Cities in the U.S. Here’s Why

by Thom ChandlerNovember 27, 2023November 27, 2023

It was rough night for Georgia football powers ranked in the SBLive Sports Illustrated Power 25 national rankings, as No. 8 Mill Creek, No. 11 Colquitt County and No. 12 Buford all fell in the third round of the Class 7A playoffs, Friday night. Here are summaries of each contest: Milton 39, ...

High School Sports

Mill Creek, Colquitt County and Buford Fall in Georgia High School Football Playoffs

by Gary AdornatoNovember 25, 2023November 25, 2023

The Gist: Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, known for her 2018 mac and cheese mishap, gave the dish another go this Thanksgiving, earning "family-approved" status.

Did Keisha Lance Bottoms Redeem Herself With This Year’s Mac and Cheese Attempt?

by Thom ChandlerNovember 24, 2023November 24, 2023

The Details: The Roswell Police Department has issued a Mattie's Call and is requesting public assistance to locate Gary Butler, who disappeared from his home on Wildwood Springs Drive around 1:30 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Described as wearing a plaid shirt, a puffy black jacket, and gray pants, Butler's condition raises significant concerns for his safety.

73-Year-old Roswell Man Who Went Missing on Thanksgiving Found

by Thom ChandlerNovember 23, 2023November 24, 2023

ATLANTA — The release of body camera footage by the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office has exposed the harrowing details of the August 10 traffic stop that ended in the death of Johnny Hollman, a 62-year-old Atlanta deacon. The footage reveals the fatal encounter with Officer Kiran Kimbrough, who used a Taser on Hollman, leading to his untimely death.

Crime

Release of Body Cam Footage Renews Outrage Over Tasing Death of Atlanta Deacon

by Thom ChandlerNovember 22, 2023November 22, 2023

👥 The Impact: Residents' identities were stolen and used in a major fraud scheme exploiting COVID-19 relief funds. The misuse of these critical funds impacts public trust and the effectiveness of emergency aid programs.

Crime

Atlanta Man Sentenced for Major COVID-19 Relief Fund Fraud

by Thom ChandlerNovember 22, 2023November 22, 2023

🎄 The Gist: Roswell is set to light up its holiday season with the annual Christmas Tree lighting event on December 1 at the Heart of Roswell Park on Canton St., promising a spectacular evening of lights, music, and community spirit.

Roswell Christmas Tree Lighting 2023: What You Need To Know

by Thom ChandlerNovember 20, 2023November 20, 2023

In a rare opportunity for history enthusiasts and preservation-minded individuals, the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation is offering the Pierce Hembree House for sale.

The Historic Hembree House in Roswell Is for Sale

by Kelly PostNovember 20, 2023

🚨 The Impact: Residents in the Peachtree Road area experienced heightened security and concern following an attempted bank robbery.

Crime

Atlanta Bank Robbery Thwarted by Locked Cash Drawer

by Thom ChandlerNovember 19, 2023