A high-speed chase that started in Fayette County and stretched across multiple jurisdictions ended in gunfire Monday night, leaving one suspect wounded and both in custody. Just The Facts: The Details: The pursuit began when deputies identified a vehicle suspected in recent auto break-ins in South Fulton County. When deputies attempted a traffic stop, the […]
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Atlanta Among Best Wedding Destinations for 2025
Love is in the air, and for couples planning to tie the knot in 2025, Atlanta is one of the best places to say ‘I do.’ A new study from WalletHub ranks Atlanta as the fourth-best city in the country for getting married, offering affordability and an abundance of wedding-related services. 💰 What’s Happening: With […]
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Georgia Again Scrapes Bottom of The Barrel in Women’s Health
A new report from the nonprofit group SmileHub provides further evidence that Georgia continues to lag behind in women’s health care. The state ranks 41st overall in the nation, reinforcing long-standing concerns about doctor affordability and hospital quality. 🩺 What’s Happening: SmileHub compared all 50 states using 18 different health factors, including maternal mortality rates, […]
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Atlanta Scores Big as a Top Super Bowl City
If you’re in Atlanta for the Super Bowl, you’re in the right place. A new study ranks the city as the second-best spot in the country to watch the Big Game. 🍻 What’s Happening: A report by Home Run Inn Pizza analyzed factors like bar access, food affordability, and the city’s football history. Atlanta scored […]
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Alpharetta Farmers Market to Accept SNAP Benefits Starting in April
Residents who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will soon be able to use their benefits at the Alpharetta Farmers Market. Starting in April, the market will accept Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards, making fresh, locally sourced food more accessible to low-income families and seniors. SNAP recipients can visit the Alpharetta Business Association […]
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Girlfriend Arrested in Shooting Death of East Point Man
A late-night shooting in East Point has left one man dead and his girlfriend behind bars. Authorities are investigating what led to the tragic end of a relationship that turned fatal on Kenelworth Drive. Just the Facts: The Details: A domestic dispute in East Point turned deadly Sunday night, ending with one man dead and […]
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Investigation Into South Fulton Mayor’s Trip Spending Ordered
The South Fulton City Council voted unanimously to approve a forensic audit of the mayor’s spending during a council meeting this week. The investigation was sparked by resident concerns about Mayor Khalid Kamau’s spending after took at 21-day trip to Ghana. The city has hired an independent auditing team to investigate Kamau’s spending dating back […]
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Here’s Your Chance to Tell DeKalb Officials How You Feel About Water Rates
DeKalb County residents have a chance to voice their concerns about proposed water rate increases. County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson is hosting a series of town hall meetings this week, inviting the community to engage directly with local leaders about the future of water services. 💧 What’s Happening: DeKalb County Government is holding three Water Rate […]
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Inmate Found Dead in Gwinnett County Jail: What We Know
A man in the Gwinnett County Jail was found unresponsive in his cell last week, and now investigators are trying to find out what happened. What We Know: What Happened: Deputies were doing a regular check in the maximum-security area when they found Munroe unresponsive. They started emergency care right away, and medical teams kept […]
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Atlanta Looks to Woodstock as an Example of What a Downtown Should Be
Atlanta is looking to Woodstock as a model for how to build a thriving, walkable downtown. That was one of the big takeaways from Woodstock Mayor Michael Caldwell’s State of the City address on January 31. 🏙️ What’s Happening: Mayor Caldwell told a packed crowd at Woodstock City Church that the Metro Atlanta Chamber’s “Downtown […]