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 […]
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Warm Temperatures in Georgia: What to Expect This Week
Georgia residents can expect a warm, spring-like start to the week with above-normal temperatures and plenty of sunshine. But don’t put away the umbrellas just yet—rain chances return by Thursday, though expected rainfall amounts remain light. 🌡 What’s Happening: The National Weather Service predicts a stretch of sunny and dry weather through midweek, with temperatures […]
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Hall County Animal Shelter Offers ‘Shelter Speed Dating’ This Month
The Hall County Animal Shelter is helping connect pets with new families throughout February with its “Shelter Speed Dating” initiative, offering potential adopters a chance to spend quality time with adoptable dogs before making a commitment. “‘Shelter Speed Dating’ is an amazing opportunity for people looking to adopt or simply spend the day with one […]
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What is Georgia Doing to Prevent School Shootings?
Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns introduced school-safety legislation Monday stemming from last year’s school shooting in Barrow County that killed two teachers and two students. The comprehensive proposal calls for improvements in information sharing among schools through a new anonymous app, increases penalties for those who make terroristic threats, and provides tax incentives to encourage gun owners […]