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The Gist: Atlanta is experiencing a flurry of apartment construction, with several zip codes ranking among the top 50 in the country.

Georgia By The Numbers

Metro Atlanta Zip Codes Among Top 50 for Apartment Construction

by Kelly PostOctober 23, 2023October 23, 2023

Nestled in the heartland of Georgia, the waters of Lake Lanier whisper tales of a haunting figure known as the "Lady of the Lake." This legend has seeped into the local folklore, painting a eerie narrative that continues to captivate the imagination of residents and visitors alike who believe Lake Lanier is haunted.

Is Lake Lanier Haunted? What You Need To Know About the ‘Lady of the Lake’

by Thom ChandlerOctober 22, 2023October 22, 2023

The Gist: A man is missing in Lake Lanier after witnesses say he jumped off a jet ski and attempted to swim to shore.

Search Continues for Man Who Went Missing in Lake Lanier

by Hannah Grace HaggardOctober 22, 2023October 22, 2023

The Gist: A 20-year-old man from Norcross, was pronounced dead at Northside Hospital after being brought in with a gunshot wound. The shooting is believed to have occurred at a business on Jimmy Carter Blvd.

Crime

Early Morning Shooting in Gwinnett County Results in Death of 20-Year-old

by Thom ChandlerOctober 21, 2023October 21, 2023

The Georgia Bulldogs have a bye this week, which gives the coaching staff a chance to check out some of the top high school talent around the country. Kirby Smart didn't have to travel far. On Friday night, Smart arrived at Dacula High School to watch a road game for the Buford Wolves, which boasts ...

High School Sports

Georgia Coach Kirby Smart Was at Dylan Raiola’s Buford Game

by Andrew Nemec, SBLive SportsOctober 21, 2023October 21, 2023

The Details: Shortly before 8 a.m., police and firefighters were dispatched to an apartment fire in Peachtree Corners. They discovered a 6-year-old boy with multiple stab wounds who was later pronounced dead at the hospital. The child was the only person in the apartment at the time of the fire.

Crime

6-Year-old Child Found With Stab Wounds Amid Apartment Fire in Gwinnett County

by Kelly PostOctober 19, 2023October 19, 2023

Selective Focos Photography of Man in White Sweater Reading Book

Your Government

Lucy McBath Leads Bipartisan Bill To Boost Adult Literacy and Workforce Readiness

by Thom ChandlerOctober 18, 2023October 18, 2023

The Gist: A doctor from Duluth has pleaded guilty to using the dark web to hire a hitman to kill his girlfriend -- only to be thwarted by the FBI.

Crime

Georgia Doctor Pleads Guilty in Dark Web Plot To Hire a Hitman To Kill His Girlfriend

by Thom ChandlerOctober 17, 2023October 17, 2023

The Gist: Gwinnett County residents have a chance to safely dispose of their unused medications on Saturday, October 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., protecting both the environment and lives.

Need To Get Rid of Unused Medication in Gwinnett? Here’s How

by Thom ChandlerOctober 15, 2023October 15, 2023

Shades of the 1968 Heidi Game were in the air late Friday night when ESPN2 abruptly ended its live broadcast of the Georgia high school showdown between Buford and Mill Creek, a pair of national powers, shifting its audience to the ESPN app with the game still squarely in the balance. The move was ...

High School Sports

ESPN2 Cuts Feed on Mill Creek vs. Buford Showdown in Final Seconds

by Gary AdornatoOctober 14, 2023October 14, 2023

DULUTH -- A 25-year-old man, Antonio Cartagena, was arrested in Duluth on October 10 following a disturbing incident that took place in a Lyft ride-sharing vehicle.

Crime

Georgia Man Charged With Public Indecency During Lyft Ride

by Thom ChandlerOctober 12, 2023October 12, 2023

The Gist: Residents in Duluth will soon see a new layer of community safety and service: Public Safety Ambassadors. These civilians will be trained to manage non-emergency scenarios, taking some burdens off sworn officers, according to the Duluth Police Department.

Crime

Duluth is Adding Public Safety Ambassadors to the Police Force

by Thom ChandlerOctober 10, 2023October 10, 2023

Update: According to the Gwinnett County Police Department, Moses Kitchen has been found and is safe. The original story is below.

72-year-old Moses Kitchen Has Been Found

by Thom ChandlerOctober 5, 2023October 5, 2023

The Gist: Police in Gwinnett County have arrested De’Vondre Antonio Walker, connecting him to a series of burglaries that have been plaguing the metro Atlanta area over the past year.

Crime

Police Arrest Man Suspected of 17 Burglaries in Gwinnett County

by Thom ChandlerOctober 4, 2023October 10, 2023

The Details: Around 3 a.m. on October 3, Lawrenceville Police halted traffic on Highway 120 near Pike Park Drive. The tension escalated when a police say a driver of a black Kia Sorento brazenly ignored the stop, executed a U-turn, and sped back towards the officers.

Crime

Lawrenceville Police Fatally Shoot Man Who Attempted to Steal Police Cruiser

by Thom ChandlerOctober 3, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: The seasonal burn ban in Georgia ceased as of October 1, reinstating outdoor burning in 54 counties under specific regulations.

Georgia’s outdoor burn ban has been lifted

by Thom ChandlerOctober 2, 2023October 2, 2023

Raiola added another big throw to his 2023 highlight reel during Buford's game against Collins Hill on Friday

High School Sports

High School Football: UGA football commit Dylan Raiola shows off arm for Buford touchdown

by Zach ShuganSeptember 30, 2023September 30, 2023

The Gist: A Buford homeowner's trust was exploited by an armed robber using a home-sharing platform to gain entry into the home.

Crime

When Hospitality Goes Wrong: Buford Resident Robbed in Home-Sharing Scam

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 28, 2023September 28, 2023