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Former correctional officer and Special Investigative Services team member at the United States Penitentiary in Atlanta, Andy Steven Johnson, pleaded guilty to stealing money from an inmate's CashApp account and fraudulently applying for a Paycheck Protection Program loan using a business that didn't exist.

Crime

Atlanta Penitentiary Guard Steals From Inmate To Commit Fraud

by Kelly PostNovember 3, 2023November 3, 2023

A severely overcrowded Fulton County jail has become so dilapidated that inmates are able to fashion makeshift weapons by reaching into the walls, removing broken flooring, electrical coverings, and broken pipes, according to staff from Fulton County Sheriff’s Office.

Fulton County Jail Investigation Continues: Here’s What We Learned This Week

by Stanley Dunlap | Georgia RecorderNovember 3, 2023

TikTok food critic Keith Lee is making headlines after his reviews of restaurants in Atlanta have gone viral.

Food

TikTok Star Keith Lee Sparks Debate About Atlanta Restaurant Rules. Were His Criticisms Valid?

by Chris Malone MéndezNovember 2, 2023

📅 The Gist: On October 21, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta celebrated their annual Big, Little, & Family Picnic, drawing over 500 attendees.

Photos: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta Holds Annual Picnic

by Thom ChandlerNovember 2, 2023

The Gist: An investigation into fraudulent cargo trailer purchases in Douglas escalated when police say suspects struck a deputy with their vehicle, resulting the deputy shooting at the suspects.

Crime

Deputy Struck by Vehicle Leads to Police Shooting in Douglas

by Thom ChandlerNovember 1, 2023

Fence with barbed wire

Crime

Former Georgia Tech Chief Scientist Sentenced in Fraud Scheme Involving CIA and Air Force

by Thom ChandlerNovember 1, 2023

prison, prison cell, jail

Five Sentenced in North Georgia for Involvement in Sex Trafficking Scheme Spanning Over a Year

by Thom ChandlerOctober 31, 2023October 31, 2023

Police siren

Crime

Police Shooting in Brookhaven: What We Know

by Kelly PostOctober 31, 2023

The Gist: Arthur Ray Hanson II, from Huntsville, Alabama, was indicted on October 25 for allegedly making threats against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and Sheriff Patrick Labat. The threats were linked to their roles in the investigation of former President Donald Trump.

Crime

Alabama Man Indicted for Threatening Fulton County Officials Over Trump Investigation

by Thom ChandlerOctober 30, 2023January 7, 2024

Roadside construction warning signs

Traffic & Transportation

Glenridge Drive Will Open Fully on Saturday

by Kelly PostOctober 27, 2023October 27, 2023

(The Center Square) — Atlanta is one of the worst cities for commuters in the country, according to a new analysis, confirming what many living in the area already know.

Traffic & Transportation

News You Already Knew: Atlanta Is the Third Worst City for Commuters

by T.A. DeFeo | The Center SquareOctober 27, 2023October 27, 2023

🏙️ The Gist: WalletHub’s recent study on the "Best Small Cities in America" 2023 unveiled the highs and lows of living in Georgia’s small cities. While Woodstock, Alpharetta, and Duluth rode high, Stonecrest, East Point, LaGrange, and Albany trailed at the bottom.

Georgia By The Numbers

Here Are the Best (And Worst) Small Cities in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerOctober 26, 2023

📬 The Gist: The City of Milton has sent out annual property tax bills, set to reach homes and businesses soon.

Your Government

Milton’s Property Tax Bills Are in the Mail

by Thom ChandlerOctober 25, 2023October 25, 2023

🍴 The Gist: The MICHELIN Guide debuted in Atlanta, awarding the city's restaurants with 10 Bib Gourmands, 5 One Stars, and 2 Green Stars, marking the first year the city's restaurants have made the prestigious guide.

Food

MICHELIN Guide Recognition Puts Atlanta’s Culinary Scene on the Map

by Thom ChandlerOctober 25, 2023October 25, 2023

Halloween decoration on window

Georgia By The Numbers

Georgia Named America’s 12th Spookiest State Just in Time for Halloween

by Kelly PostOctober 25, 2023October 25, 2023

Jenna Ellis ATLANTA – A fourth defendant in Fulton County’s prosecution of former President Donald Trump on charges of interfering in Georgia’s 2020 presidential election results pleaded guilty Tuesday. Lawyer Jenna Ellis, 38, pleaded guilty to one count of aiding and abetting false statements and writing, a felony, for her role in making false allegations

‘If I Knew Then What I Know Now, I Would Have Declined To Represent Donald Trump’

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 24, 2023January 7, 2024

📣 The Gist: The death of Roswell student Max Gruver is prompting congressional action with the introduction of the Stop Campus Hazing Act to address college hazing incidents.

Representing You

Stop Campus Hazing Act Introduced in Response To Hazing Death of Roswell Student Max Gruver

by Thom ChandlerOctober 24, 2023October 24, 2023

The Georgia Department of Transportation has announced lane closures on I-285 and SR 400 for the upcoming week, starting October 23 through October 30. These closures are part of the ongoing Transform 285/400 Project and are contingent on favorable weather conditions.

Traffic & Transportation

Road Closure Update for Transform 285/400 Project

by Thom ChandlerOctober 23, 2023October 23, 2023