🚰 The Gist: The Atlanta Department of Watershed Management has issued a boil water advisory affecting the City of South Fulton, Union City, Palmetto, and Fairburn due to a possible breach in a 30-inch transmission main. 💧 Why It Matters: The advisory calls for immediate water use restrictions and impacts basic activities like drinking and […]
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Man Accused of Pointing Gun at Passing Cars Killed by Smyrna Police
The Gist: The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is on the case of a police shooting in Smyrna that resulted in the death of 26-year-old Marthely Theodore. Occurring on October 20, the victim died Saturday. No officers were harmed. ❓ What’s Happening: 🔍 Between the Lines: Catch Up Quick: 🖼️ The Big Picture: The investigation is […]
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Early Morning Shooting in Gwinnett County Results in Death of 20-Year-old
The Gist: A 20-year-old man from Norcross, was pronounced dead at Northside Hospital after being brought in with a gunshot wound. The shooting is believed to have occurred at a business on Jimmy Carter Blvd. What’s Happening: 🔍 Between the Lines: Catch Up Quick: 🖼️ The Big Picture: The authorities are urging anyone with information […]
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Coast Guard Searches for Missing Fishing Boat off Georgia Coast
🚢 The Gist: The Coast Guard is on the lookout for a 31-foot fishing vessel, Carol Anne, that has gone overdue 80 miles offshore Brunswick, Georgia. The crew of three was last in contact six days ago. 🤔 Why It Matters: The search intensifies concerns about maritime safety and the well-being of the missing crew, […]
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Vehicle Used in Georgia Inmate Escape Found
The Gist: The Blue Dodge Challenger, instrumental in the October 16, escape of four inmates from a Georgia prison, was recovered today in Macon. Acting on leads, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office located the vehicle in the parking lot of Biomat USA at 630 North Ave. Why It Matters: The recovery of this vehicle marks […]
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Speed Detection Cameras Approved for Fulton County Schools
The Gist: Speed detection cameras could be coming to school zones in Fulton County after the school board authorized School Superintendent Mike Looney to allow the cities in South Fulton to apply to install the cameras. The Details: The decision allows cities like Sandy Springs, Johns Creek, and Alpharetta to apply for the installation of […]
Posted inGeorgia Places
What Is the New Sculpture at Freedom Park in Atlanta?
The Gist: Freedom Park in Atlanta will soon be home to Self Portrait III, a 10-foot-tall stainless steel sculpture by Jaume Plensa that features letters from nine different languages, reflecting Atlanta’s rich cultural diversity. The Details: The next time you’re at Freedom Park, you might notice something new—a 10-foot-tall sculpture designed to provoke thought and […]
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Another Trump Lawyer Pleads Guilty in Georgia Election Case
Kenneth Chesebro ATLANTA – Attorney Kenneth Chesebro pleaded guilty in Fulton County Superior Court Friday to illegally participating in an attempt to overturn Georgia’s 2020 presidential election results. Chesebro admitted working with Republican then-President Donald Trump and others to recruit Georgia Republicans to act as “fake” electors in asserting that Trump defeated Democrat Joe Biden […]
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Road Closures Ahead on I-75 From West Paces Ferry to Northside Parkway
The Gist: Road closures on I-75 southbound and northbound are scheduled for this weekend as part of a bridge preservation project in Cobb and Fulton counties. Closures will run from West Paces Ferry to Northside Parkway. The Details: Lane closures are set to occur from Friday, October 20 at 10 p.m. until Monday, October 23 […]
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Atlanta Ranks 4th in the Nation for Being Ghosted
The Gist: Georgia residents are particularly prone to experiencing and perpetrating the act of ghosting, with a staggering 91% reporting they have been on the receiving end, according to a study by Thriving Center for Psychology. The Details: Many Georgians turn to ghosting as a means of ending friendships without confrontation, and the practice appears […]