The Gist: The Gwinnett County Police Department is hoping to address false information that has been spreading about recent tragic incidents in the county. The department is hosting a community meeting on March 9 at 6:30 p.m. to address concerns from residents. The meeting will be held at Universal Church, at 6081 Singleton Road in […]
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How does Georgia stack up to other states in police department spending? The answer may surprise you
High-profile unlawful killings by police officers in recent years have put American law enforcement under intense public scrutiny. Outrage over abuses of power, most notably the murder of George Floyd, led many to advocate for radical police reform, with some going so far as to call for defunding the police. Dismissed by elected officials across […]
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Weekend weather forecast for Georgia
Sunny skies and spring temperatures will be the rule for the weekend weather in Georgia. It will be a great weekend for hiking, picnics, and playing in the park. Today will be sunny, with a high near 76 degrees. Tonight, the skies will be clear with a low around 49 degrees. Winds could gust as […]
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Lanes Will Be Closed on Highway 9 in Alpharetta This Weekend
ALPHARETTA — Lanes will be closed on Highway 9 between Maxwell Road and Old Milton Parkway in the City of Alpharetta Sunday for utility work, according to a statement from the Georgia Department of Transportation. The closure, set for March 5 from 8 a.m. until noon, will be in effect to ensure the safety of […]
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Buckhead Cityhood bill that would ‘jerk the heart out of Atlanta’ fails
A yearslong effort by a small but vocal group pushing for a wealthy Atlanta neighborhood to secede from the city’s control was roundly rebuked Thursday, as a bipartisan coalition in the Georgia Senate rejected legislation for the City of Buckhead City. Ten Republicans joined the entire Democratic caucus to defeat Senate Bill 114 33 to […]
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Expect thunderstorms in Georgia today
Severe weather is expected to hit parts of North and Central Georgia today, according to a statement released by the National Weather Service. An enhanced risk for severe thunderstorms has been issued for far Northwest Georgia, while a slight risk is in effect for the remainder of North and Central Georgia. The severe weather is […]
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All Bets Are Off: Georgia lawmakers reject sports betting
The state Senate soundly rejected legislation Thursday to legalize sports betting in Georgia. Senate Bill 57 was defeated 37-19, as senators opposed to gambling joined forces with those who believe legalizing sports betting requires a constitutional amendment. The bill’s supporters argued it would not require a constitutional change because it would not legalize either casinos […]
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Wing and Rock Festival 2023 comes to Canton later this month.
The annual two-day Wing and Rock Festival is set to take place on March 25 and 26 at Etowah River Park in Canton. Festival-goers can indulge in the region’s best-tasting chicken wings from over 20 restaurants and food trucks, with more than 60 flavors to choose from. Voted one of the Top 10 Food Festivals […]
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Georgia Detention Officer Captain accused of sexually assaulting an inmate
A captain of the Wilkinson County Sheriff’s Office was arrested by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for the alleged sexual assault of an inmate. Thomas Earl “Buster” King, aged 57, turned himself in to the Wilkinson County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center after being charged with two counts of sexual contact with an employee or agent, […]
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The Buckhead Coalition is against Buckhead cityhood. Here’s why
The Gist: The Buckhead Coalition, a non-profit organization in Buckhead, Atlanta, has issued a letter urging opposition to Senate Bill 59, which would pave the way for a vote on Buckhead cityhood. The proposed legislation would allow residents of Buckhead to decide whether they want to form a new city separate from Atlanta. The Issue: […]
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16-year-old killed in Lawrenceville
Police responded to a missing persons call on Paden Mill Trail at about 1:05 p.m. Wednesday. Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered the body of a 16-year-old boy located behind the house with a gunshot wound. The victim’s identity is being withheld until family members have been notified. Gwinnett Police Homicide Detectives are currently […]
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Georgia lawmakers just voted to make rioting a felony. Here’s what you need to know
Legislation elevating the crime of rioting from a misdemeanor to a felony cleared the Republican-controlled Georgia House of Representatives Wednesday. House Bill 505 passed 98-73 along party lines and now moves to the state Senate. The bill’s supporters cited violent protests last month around Atlanta’s proposed Police Training Center – derided by critics as “Cop […]
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What will happen to Gwinnett Place Mall?
The Gist: Gwinnett Place Mall’s revitalization strategy was adopted by the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners this week. The strategy focuses on housing, mobility, and greenspace and follows two extensive studies of the mall and its potential redevelopment. The Plan: The Equitable Redevelopment Plan to Reclaim Gwinnett Place Mall was created through a series of […]
Posted inThe Georgia Chronicles
Flashback: Wild West showdown in Roswell
This month we will look at a normal event that turned into a wild west showdown in Roswell in 1983. It started with comments from a city council member that got residents up in arms and ended with a showdown at City Hall. First, let’s travel back in time and see what life was like […]
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DeKalb County set to demolish two blighted properties
DeKalb County will demolish two blighted properties in the next week. The first demolition will take place on Friday at 10 a.m. at 1805-1811 Whitehall Forest Court in Atlanta. The second demolition will take place on Monday at 10 a.m. at 4083 Old River Road in Ellenwood. The demolition is part of the county’s ongoing […]
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Suspect arrested in killing of pregnant Clarkston woman
CLARKSTON — A suspect has been apprehended by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit in connection with the shooting death of a pregnant woman in Clarkston. According to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, 22-year-old Diamonte Oiy’Shawn Haithcoats was located without incident outside a barber shop on Memorial Drive in Decatur and is now facing […]
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Body of 22-year-old man who went missing in Ocmulgee River found
MACON — A man who went missing in the Ocmulgee River last week has been found dead. Authorities have recovered the body of 22-year-old Jahvon Whitest, who had been missing since Wednesday in the Ocmulgee River at Frank Amerson Park. Members of the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department Dive Team and the Georgia Department of Natural […]
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Georgia lawmakers pass ‘Safe Schools Act,’ here’s what it means for your child
The state House of Representatives handily passed a bill Monday aimed at bolstering school safety in Georgia. The “Safe Schools Act,” which has the strong support of Gov. Brian Kemp, passed on a 148-20 vote. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Will Wade, R-Dawsonville, one of Kemp’s floor leaders in the House, would require schools to […]
