The Gist: A resident was brutally attacked during a routine trash disposal at his apartment in Lawrenceville. What Happened?: On the night of September 9, while taking out trash from his apartment, an unsuspecting individual was cornered by two assailants. The confrontation escalated quickly, with one of the attackers hitting the victim with a pistol […]
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Gas Prices Decrease in Georgia After Kemp Suspends Gas Tax
The Gist: Gas prices in Georgia continue to decrease, with the average price per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline now at $3.39. This is 17 cents lower than last week, 24 cents lower than a month ago, and 21 cents higher than this time last year. The decrease in prices is influenced by lower demand, […]
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Where did Forsyth County’s Jot Em Down Road get its name?
In the heart of Forsyth County, winding amidst its scenic beauty, there’s a road with a name that often arouses curiosity: Jot Em Down Road. This unique moniker has its roots deeply embedded in community, trust, and a quaint old general store. A Store Built on Trust According to Michael E. Roper of the Forsyth […]
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Scattered thunderstorms today in Georgia, but Monday is a peach
Scattered thunderstorms and generally gloomy weather will give way to cooler temperatures and sunny skies today and tomorrow in Georgia. Today, across the central and eastern parts of the state, anticipate some scattered showers and the occasional isolated storm. But don’t let those rain clouds get you down; by late this afternoon, the wet weather […]
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Police investigate homicide of 2-month-old in Atlanta. What we know
The Gist: In the early hours Saturday in Atlanta, a 2-month-old’s life was cut tragically short, prompting an investigation by Atlanta police. What Happened?: While details are sparse, here is what we know so far. A distressing call around 2:36 a.m. alerted local authorities to an unresponsive 2-month-old. Upon reaching the scene, they found the […]
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Sandy Springs night club shooting: What we know
Sandy Springs, a community often seen as a suburban retreat in Fulton County, was the site of a fatal shooting early this morning. At about 1:10 a.m., a dispute escalated into violence at La Dona night club at 215 Northwood Drive. According to police, the unidentified suspect, displayed in released police photos, drew a firearm […]
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Here’s how Joe Biden’s approval rating has changed in Georgia since he was elected
Since announcing in April 2023 plans to run for a second term, President Joe Biden has been the presumptive Democratic candidate in the 2024 race for the White House. How he fares on Election Day will largely hinge on Americans’ assessment of his job performance during his first four years in office, and so far, […]
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WATCH: Body Cam Footage of Water Rescue During Atlanta Flooding
The Gist: Heavy rainfall flooded Atlanta streets Thursday, but quick action from first responders turned potential peril into a safe escape for one driver. What Happened: On September 14, Atlanta got soaked with some serious rainfall. Floods took over, turning roads into rivers. Down on Peachtree Street, near Public Safety Headquarters, an Atlanta cop and […]
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Road Closures This Weekend for Mableton Parkway
The Gist: Mableton Parkway drivers, take note: the road’s getting a facelift this weekend, which means you’ll face lane closures Friday and Sunday nights. What Happened?: Crews will be hard at work on Mableton Parkway, also known as SR 139, this Friday and Sunday. They’ll start at 9 p.m. both nights and wrap up by […]
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Current Events in Context: A Deep Dive Into Georgia’s History of Redistricting
In Georgia, the task of redrawing congressional districts has been subject to the pushes and pulls of politics and racial demographics. Occurring every ten years following the U.S. Census, redistricting plays a key role in the state’s political power dynamics. 19th Century: Slaveholding Interests In its early statehood years, Georgia’s congressional districts were configured to […]
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U.S. Soccer to move headquarters, build training center in Atlanta
ATLANTA – The U.S. Soccer Federation is moving its headquarters from Chicago to Atlanta and building the first-ever National Training Center in the metro area, the organization announced Friday. The Arthur M. Blank Foundation is contributing $50 million toward the state-of-the art facility, which will house U.S. Soccer’s nine teams. The money also will be […]
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Balance of Power at Stake: A Ruling on Georgia’s Redistricting Will Come by Thanksgiving
This article is part of U.S. Democracy Day, a nationwide collaborative on Sept. 15, the International Day of Democracy, in which news organizations cover how democracy works and the threats it faces. To learn more, visit usdemocracyday.org. For nearly two weeks, lawyers in a 19th floor courtroom in downtown Atlanta have examined Georgia’s shifting demographics, pored over socio-economic data and scrutinized the boundary lines […]
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11-year-old Who Didn’t Return Home from School in Bibb County Found
Update: Bibb County Sheriff’s officials say Jaymez Wilburn has been found and reunited with his family. The original story is below. The Gist: Concerns are mounting for the safety of 11-year-old Jaymez Wilburn, who disappeared after school on Thursday. Bibb County law enforcement is on the case, combing through Adams Avenue and asking locals to […]
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Georgia state troopers want higher pay
Lt. Col. William “Billy” Hitchens ATLANTA – Pay raises of $11,000 for state law enforcement officers during the last two years still haven’t solved recruitment and retention challenges for a Georgia State Patrol forced into a bidding war. “Agencies are competing over an ever-decreasing pool of candidates,” Lt. Col. William “Billy” Hitchens III, deputy commissioner […]
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Cobb Education Chief Defends Removing Books
The Gist: Superintendent Chris Ragsdale addressed rumors and provided clarification about several recent controversies in the Cobb County School District, including the Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl, book fairs, and the presence of explicit material in school libraries. What Happened: Cobb County School District Superintendent Chris Ragsdale tackled multiple instances of what he termed “misinformation” at […]
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Homicide Probe: ‘Soldiers of Christ’ Members Arrested Following Woman’s Death
The Gist: Detectives in Gwinnett County have arrested five adults and one juvenile, all related to a religious group calling themselves “Soldiers of Christ,” for their alleged involvement in a woman’s death. The case is now under investigation as a homicide. What Happened?: Officers first discovered the body inside a car’s trunk parked at 3555 […]
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Atlanta police search for armed and dangerous homicide suspect
In the early hours of Sunday, September 3, a fatal shooting occurred at 2430 Piedmont Rd NE in Atlanta. A man was found suffering from a gunshot wound. He was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Authorities have identified the suspect as Randy King, born in 2001, and are urging the public to assist in […]
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Suspect caught in Tuesday night hit-and-run in Cobb County
AUSTELL — A hit-and-run crash late Tuesday night left two residents injured on Cardell Road. According to police, a white 2005 Honda Accord came to a halt in the southbound lane near 2135 Cardell Road due to mechanical issues. The driver, Deborah K. Wright, 63, remained in her vehicle with the driver’s door open and […]
