And now, my dear readers, I present to you the first in a series of columns nobody asked for. This year, while our luminaries in the legislature are creating chaos under the guise of new laws, I will be watching and giving you a weekly update on their shenanigans. Before we dive in, let me […]
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16-Year-Old Charged in Marietta Movie Theater Shooting
A 16-year-old boy has been charged as an adult with aggravated assault after firing approximately six shots at the NCG Theater in Marietta on December 23. The bullets struck a parked vehicle and the theater building, but no one was injured. What’s Happening: Marietta Police responded to the NCG Theater at 1050 Powder Springs Street […]
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Which Areas in Georgia Will See Snow Sunday?
The National Weather Service has increased confidence that parts of central Georgia will see snow Sunday morning, with accumulations between half an inch and an inch and a half. What’s Happening A weather system moving across the Southeast Saturday night through Sunday will bring the potential for snow, rain, and a mix of both across […]
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School Systems Rejected Georgia’s Property Tax Cap. Now Lawmakers Want to Force it on Them
Tax increases on Georgia homeowners could be limited to the inflation rate — including taxes for education after most school systems decided against capping property tax hikes last year. The state Senate’s Republican majority introduced a bill this week that would require all school systems to limit property tax increases that occur because of rising […]
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Gunfire Reported Near Lenox Road in Atlanta: What We Know
Atlanta police are investigating a report of gunfire heard near 3300 Lenox Road NE. No injuries or property damage have been reported. What’s Happening: Officers with the Atlanta Police Department responded to a report of gunfire in the 3300 block of Lenox Road NE. The department said there is no active shooter incident and no […]
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Man Arrested After Disturbance at Gwinnett Social Security Office
Gwinnett County Police arrested 65-year-old Robert Burke on Jan. 15 after a disturbance at a Social Security office in Norcross. Burke was captured on video making threats and verbally insulting people at the office on Jan. 14, with multiple children present. What’s Important: Employees at the Social Security office at 4365 Shackleford Road identified Burke […]
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book-know better
“Collectively, the older among us appear to have lost their damn minds. I’m not sure what age one is considered to be ‘old enough to know better,’ but I’m pretty sure it is somewhere in the vicinity of 35.”
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Father Charged With DUI After Daughters Get Out of Car on I-85
What’s Happening: Officers responded Nov. 4 to 1575 Indian Trail Lilburn Road in Norcross and found Eddie Lee Jordan Jr. standing next to a heavily damaged truck. Jordan couldn’t provide clear answers to questions and admitted to drinking alcohol but said he had only one drink, police said. What’s Important: Jordan’s daughters, ages 17 and […]
