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Former Atlanta City Council member C.T. Martin died this morning surrounded by his family at his home in Southwest Atlanta. He was 84 years old. Martin was known as the “Dean” of the City Council because he was one of the longest serving Council members at one time. In December 2017, the City of Atlanta renamed the $27 Million Dollar Adamsville Recreation Center to the C.T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center as a tribute to his many decades of service.

Remembering an Atlanta Legend: Who was C.T. Martin?

by City ReportsMay 8, 2021September 24, 2023

Savannah State University Interim President Kimberly Ballard-Washington is about to take on the job on a permanent basis.

Meet Savannah State University’s new president

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 6, 2021September 24, 2023

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These are the finalists for Georgia Teacher of the Year

by Thom ChandlerMay 6, 2021May 6, 2021

ATLANTA -- Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms appointed interim Atlanta Police Department Chief Rodney Bryant as the permanent Chief to lead the department.

Meet Atlanta’s New Police Chief

by Thom ChandlerMay 4, 2021October 10, 2023

Former University System of Georgia Chancellor Hank Huckaby died Wednesday at age 79 after suffering a stroke last week.

Georgia remembers former lawmaker Hank Huckaby

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceApril 15, 2021September 24, 2023

Judge Jeremy Baker was sworn in as the Valdosta Municipal Court Judge Monday by Lowndes County Superior Court Judge Gregory Voyles. Valdosta's mayor and city council appointed Baker in March.

Meet Valdosta’s new judge

by Thom ChandlerApril 7, 2021April 9, 2021

When raising children, especially pre-teens and teenagers, parents can face tension when big topics are brought up and it can be challenging for them to navigate these tough conversations.

Alpharetta mom pens book about raising confident kids

by Thom ChandlerMarch 2, 2021September 24, 2023

Henry County Commissioner Gary Barham died this morning due to complications from COVID-19, according to county officials.

Henry County commissioner dead from COVID-19

by Thom ChandlerMarch 2, 2021March 3, 2021

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms appointed former Fulton County Magistrate Judge Stephanie C. Davis to serve on the Atlanta Municipal Court. Davis will fill a vacancy on the court due to the retirement of Judge Herman Sloan in December of 2020.

Meet Atlanta’s new municipal court judge

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 17, 2021September 24, 2023

Carolyn Newton Curry will be the next featured author in Georgia Writers Museum’s popular Meet the Author series. The program will be held virtually, via Zoom, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2. The event is free to the public, but donations are appreciated. For more information or to register, visit www.georgiawritersmuseum.org.

Meet the Author series to feature Georgia native Carolyn Newton Curry

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 15, 2021September 24, 2023

Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Harold Melton announced Friday that he is stepping down on July 1 after spending 16 years serving on the state’s highest court, including the past year implementing a 2009 plan he led to keep the wheels of justice turning in a pandemic.

The Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court is stepping down

by Stanley Dunlap | Georgia RecorderFebruary 13, 2021February 14, 2021

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Kemp orders flags at half-staff in memory of Hank Aaron

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 23, 2021January 23, 2021

Georgia's leaders and elected officials paid tribute to baseball legend and former Braves player Hank Aaron upon hearing of his death Friday.

Georgians pay tribute to Hank Aaron

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 23, 2021September 24, 2023

Baseball legend Hank Aaron will be remembered for his record number of home runs and his accomplishments in sports, but he will also be remembered for his contributions to society off the field.

Hank Aaron: In His Own Words

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 22, 2021January 22, 2021

Hank Aaron

Braves legend Hank Aaron dies

by Wayne Drash | GA TodayJanuary 22, 2021September 24, 2023

Georgians watching President Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony may not have caught it at the time, but one of Georgia's own played an integral part in the proceedings.

Did you see a local firefighter at Joe Biden’s inauguration?

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 20, 2021January 20, 2021

Ware County Sheriff Randy Royal, who had just been elected to his fourth term as sheriff, died unexpectedly Wednesday.

Ware County Sheriff Randy Royal dies

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 14, 2021January 14, 2021

Former mayor of Clarkston, Lee Swaney, died yesterday, city officials confirm.

Former Clarkston Mayor Lee Swaney dies

by Thom ChandlerDecember 11, 2020December 11, 2020

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