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🔍 Why It Matters: Local immigrant communities fear increased enforcement threatens to separate families and silence political dissent. The demonstration highlights growing tensions between federal immigration policies and local residents and follows protests in major cities throughout the country, including L.A., New York, and Chicago.

Immigration Protest on Buford Highway: What We Know

by News DeskJune 10, 2025

A vehicle slammed into a Union City home today, causing a fire that forced residents to evacuate as emergency crews rushed to the scene.

Fire

Photos: Car Crashes Into Georgia Home and Sparks Fire

by B.T. ClarkJune 10, 2025June 10, 2025

A convicted felon in Atlanta allegedly ran a pill pressing operation capable of producing 25,000 fentanyl pills per hour – enough to kill millions of Georgia residents.

Crime

Atlanta Man Busted With Massive Fentanyl Lab and an Arsenal of Weapons

by B.T. ClarkJune 10, 2025June 10, 2025

A Marietta woman was killed in an apparent murder-suicide at her Research Drive home Saturday morning, according to Cobb County Police.

Crime

Murder-Suicide in Marietta Home Claims Two Lives

by B.T. ClarkJune 10, 2025June 10, 2025

Gwinnett County Police are urging potential victims to come forward after an 18-year-old was jailed on charges of crimes against a child last month.

Crime

Gwinnett Teen Accused of Crimes Against a Child May Have Had Access to More Kids

by B.T. ClarkJune 10, 2025June 10, 2025

Atlanta residents might want to check their mattresses tonight. The city remains firmly entrenched among America's bed bug capitals, according to new data released Monday.

Georgia By The Numbers

Atlanta’s Bed Bug Problem is Alive and Biting

by B.T. ClarkJune 9, 2025June 9, 2025

Later that same day, the pair struck again at La Escondida on Singleton Road. During this robbery, a clerk had her baby in a stroller with her when the armed suspects demanded money.

Crime

Norcross Robbery Suspects Held Clerk at Gunpoint While Baby Was in Store

by B.T. ClarkJune 9, 2025June 9, 2025

Couple holding sparklers

Where to Watch July 4th Fireworks in Lilburn

by B.T. ClarkJune 9, 2025

Senate District 21 includes much of Cherokee County and some of north Fulton County. With seven candidates on the ballot, it’s likely that none will win an outright majority, and the most probable outcome is a runoff between the top two vote getters regardless of their party. The runoff is planned for Sept. 23.

Meet The Candidates For Georgia State Senate District 21

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderJune 8, 2025June 8, 2025

The now 37-year-old said she knew for years that something wasn't right with her body. Powell felt "off" hormonally, but doctors refused to do testing.

She Knew Something Was Wrong. Her Doctors Didn’t Listen

by Ellen Eldridge | GPBJune 7, 2025June 7, 2025

A legendary Columbia High School basketball coach lost his job after a parent shared video showing him hitting players with his shoe during a team trip.

DeKalb High School Basketball Coach Fired After Video Shows Him Hitting Players With Shoe

by B.T. ClarkJune 6, 2025June 6, 2025

He was the most unexpected neighbor in Peachtree City—an alligator living peacefully among golf carts and greenways.

Georgia Staples

Peachtree City’s Famous Gator Flat Creek Floyd Killed in Hit-and-Run

by B.T. ClarkJune 6, 2025June 6, 2025

Two security breaches at Fulton County jails this week show how easily contraband reaches inmates. Deputies found drugs, phones, and McDonald's burgers after smugglers cut holes in prison fences.

Crime

Drugs, Cell Phones, and McDonald’s Burgers Smuggled Into Fulton County Jail

by B.T. ClarkJune 6, 2025June 6, 2025

Grady Health System has started a new medical helicopter service to bring faster emergency care to patients across the Southeast.

Grady Health System Launches Medical Helicopter Service for Trauma Care

by B.T. ClarkJune 6, 2025June 11, 2025

A 66-year-old man intervened to stop two attempted carjackings in Marietta Monday night, holding the suspect at gunpoint until police arrived.

Good Samaritan Stops Two Carjackings in Marietta

by B.T. ClarkJune 5, 2025

A 15-year-old girl from Powder Springs has been reported missing, according to Cobb County authorities. Morgan Cole was last seen around midnight on May 28, 2025, wearing a black jogging suit and white shoes.

Powder Springs Teen Missing Since May 28

by B.T. ClarkJune 4, 2025June 4, 2025

Atlanta, Ga USA 06 07 20: Downtown Atlanta Georgia Atlanta Police car close up side door

Your Government

‘Cop City’ Update: Atlanta Police Violated Open Records Laws

by Maya Homan | Georgia RecorderJune 4, 2025

Gwinnett County Police arrested 19 people for shoplifting during a two-day retail theft operation on May 29 and 30 at the Mall of Georgia in Buford.

Crime

19 Arrested in Shoplifting Crackdown at Mall of Georgia

by B.T. ClarkJune 4, 2025

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