Sandy Springs voters return to the polls Tuesday to choose between a three-term incumbent promising to finish what he started and a challenger arguing the city needs fresh energy—a decision that arrives one day after the city’s 20th anniversary. Why It Matters: The next mayor will steer Georgia’s seventh-largest city through critical decisions on redevelopment, housing […]
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Election Day in South Fulton: What You Need to Know
South Fulton voters return to the polls Tuesday to choose between two candidates promising to restore stability after one of the most tumultuous mayoral terms in metro Atlanta history. Why It Matters: After dumping scandal-plagued Mayor Khalid Kamau with less than 5 percent of the vote in November, residents now decide whether District 2 Councilmember Carmalitha […]
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Roswell Voters Go to The Polls Today: What You Need to Know
Roswell voters return to the polls Tuesday to settle a mayoral race that has become a referendum on how the city is run—and who gets to decide its future. Why It Matters: The 6,240 residents who backed third-place finisher Steve Dorvee in November now hold the balance of power. Their choice between incumbent Mayor Kurt Wilson […]
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No Hurricanes Made Landfall in The U.S. This Year
(The Center Square) – Nothing like Helene, and nothing like three hurricanes making landfall in 66 days. Sunday’s end to the hurricane season for the Atlantic Basin was welcomed from the Gulf states to the Atlantic seaboard, with gratitude not a single one made landfall in the United States. A year ago, Hurricane Helene was […]
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What Caused The Backup on I-95 Near Savannah Today?
Drivers on I-95 north in Chatham County faced long delays after a crash blocked two lanes near the U.S. 80 exit. State traffic officials now say all lanes are clear. What’s Happening: A crash blocked two northbound lanes of Interstate 95 at Louisville Road and U.S. 80, around mile marker 102, in Chatham County. The […]
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Cherokee County Man Bitten in Face After Driving With Rabid Raccoon in His Coat
A man tried to save a hurt raccoon in Cherokee County and ended up with bites to his face and hands and a rabies scare, according to the Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell. The raccoon later tested positive for rabies. What’s Happening: Nature center staff say the man picked up the raccoon from a road, […]
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Banks County Deputies Make 17 Arrests During Thanksgiving Week
Banks County law enforcement stayed busy over the Thanksgiving holiday, handling hundreds of calls and making more than a dozen arrests. What’s Happening: The Banks County Sheriff’s Office responded to 832 calls for service during the week of November 24 through November 30, according to the agency’s weekly report. Deputies made 17 arrests during that time. […]
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Thief Steals Tractor Trailer From Gwinnett Business in Broad Daylight
What’s Happening: Someone broke into a Freightliner truck at Mayer Electric Supply on Nov. 24 and drove off with it, according to police. An officer found the truck abandoned a short distance away with the engine still running. What’s Important: Police have surveillance video showing the suspect inside the truck’s cab trying to start it before successfully […]
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Woodstock Fire Crew Stops Townhouse Fire From Spreading to Neighbors
What’s Happening: Woodstock Fire Department crews put out a fire on Woodberry Court on Saturday, November 29 around 8:37 p.m. Everyone inside got out safely before firefighters arrived. What’s Important: No one was hurt, and firefighters stopped the flames from reaching other townhouses in the building. The fire stayed contained to one unit. Between the Lines: The speed […]
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11 People Died on Georgia Roads During Thanksgiving Holiday Period
Eleven people died in traffic crashes across Georgia during the Thanksgiving holiday travel period, according to the Georgia State Patrol. What’s Happening: The deaths occurred during the 102-hour period from 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 26 through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, November 30, according to a Georgia State Patrol news release. State troopers investigated six of the 11 […]
