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 […]