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On November 5, voters in Cobb County will vote on a new transit tax plan to fund public transit projects. It’s called the Mobility Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, or M-SPLOST. This plan will raise sales tax by 1%, bringing it from 6% to 7%, for the next 30 years.

Traffic & Transportation

Everything You Need to Know Before Voting on Cobb County’s Transit Tax

by Thom ChandlerOctober 12, 2024October 12, 2024

A man was fatally shot outside a gas station on Jimmy Carter Boulevard in Norcross, prompting a search for the suspect who fled the scene.

Crime

Man Killed in Shooting At Jimmy Carter Boulevard Gas Station in Norcross

by Thom ChandlerOctober 11, 2024October 11, 2024

The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating Alana White, a 15-year-old girl who was reported missing. Alana was last seen on Friday, October 11, at Legacy Walk, and is believed to be heading towards Atlanta in an unknown LYFT vehicle.

Have You Seen Missing Cherokee County Teen Alana White?

by Thom ChandlerOctober 11, 2024October 11, 2024

Cherokee Recreation and Parks will host the inaugural Live Like Laken 5K Run/Walk at Hobgood Park in Woodstock on October 26. The event, named after Laken Riley, a nursing student who was murdered on the UGA campus, will support The Laken Hope Foundation, which funds organizations promoting women’s safety, nursing education, and children’s healthcare.

5K Named After Laken Riley Set to Raise Funds for Women’s Safety

by Thom ChandlerOctober 11, 2024

Gwinnett County residents now have more options to cast their ballots ahead of the upcoming 2024 General Election. From October 15 to November 1, twelve advance in-person voting locations will open across the county, with two new locations added this year. These expanded options are designed to help reduce wait times, which can reach two hours or more during the final days of advance voting.

How to Vote in The 2024 Election in Gwinnett County

by Thom ChandlerOctober 10, 2024October 10, 2024

A Georgia jury found Mississippi National Guard member Selena Kellum guilty of murdering her girlfriend, Shaikia Strong, in a Smyrna extended-stay hotel in 2021. Kellum, 26, now faces charges including felony murder, aggravated assault, and tampering with evidence.

Crime

Mississippi National Guard Member Found Guilty in Georgia Girlfriend’s Murder

by Thom ChandlerOctober 10, 2024October 10, 2024

In a decisive move against the surge in illegal street racing, Atlanta law enforcement announced 39 arrests and the seizure of 19 vehicles and six firearms during “Operation Burnt Out.”

Crime

Metro Atlanta Cracks Down on Street Racing: 39 Arrested in ‘Operation Burnt Out’

by Thom ChandlerOctober 9, 2024

Amalfi Cucina & Mercato, an Italian restaurant with locations in downtown Atlanta and Buckhead, is welcoming hurricane evacuees with a “Pay What You Can” offer on meals. The offer is open to individuals displaced by mandatory evacuations, allowing them to pay only what they can afford for the food portion of their bill, excluding alcohol.

Food

Atlanta Restaurant Offers ‘Pay What You Can’ to Hurricane Evacuees

by Thom ChandlerOctober 9, 2024

Lancaster Ohio October 14, 2020Voter Ballot Drop Box outside Board of Elections Office.

Cherokee County Has a Second Ballot Drop Box

by Thom ChandlerOctober 9, 2024

Atlanta’s beloved Peach Drop is on track to make a grand return this New Year’s Eve, lighting up Underground Atlanta once more.

Is The Peach Drop Returning to Atlanta This Year?

by Thom ChandlerOctober 9, 2024

bacon, fry, food

Bacon & Brews: The Great American Bacon Race Hits Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerOctober 8, 2024

Drivers in Cherokee County are facing heavy traffic delays on Highway 92 East at Seminole Way due to a collision involving a tractor trailer.

Traffic & Transportation

Traffic Alert: Tractor Trailer Crash Snarls Traffic on Highway 92

by Thom ChandlerOctober 7, 2024October 7, 2024

Two suspects made off with a broken piece of jewelry valued at $14,000 after a brazen snatch-and-grab at the Gold and Diamond Castle Kiosk inside Greenbriar Mall on October 1.

Crime

Video: Robbery at Greenbriar Mall Jewelry Kiosk Destroys $14,000 Item

by Thom ChandlerOctober 6, 2024

A Loganville teenager, seven months pregnant, was found dead in the woods this summer. Now, the details of her death have emerged, and her ex-boyfriend faces murder charges.

Crime

Cause of Death Released for Pregnant Gwinnett Teen Found in Woods

by Thom ChandlerOctober 6, 2024October 6, 2024

Starting October 7, riders who use the Brookhaven Station on the MARTA Gold Line will need to adjust their travel plans. The station will temporarily close until November 15 while construction crews work on replacing the 40-year-old pavers on the rail platform. Though rail service on the Gold Line will continue, trains will not stop at Brookhaven Station during the construction period.

Traffic & Transportation

Brookhaven MARTA Station Closing for Renovations

by Thom ChandlerOctober 6, 2024October 6, 2024

Polling Place Vote Here Sign On White Board Near House

DeKalb County to Host ‘Registered and Ready’ Block Party Ahead of November Election

by Thom ChandlerOctober 4, 2024October 4, 2024

Schools in Decatur and Rockdale County are adjusting plans as the chemical plume from a BioLab fire in Conyers lingers. Decatur schools are moving activities indoors, while Rockdale schools will switch to remote learning for part of next week.

Chemical Plume from BioLab Fire Continues to Disrupt Schools and Businesses in Conyers

by Thom ChandlerOctober 4, 2024October 4, 2024

Residents of Conyers remain uncertain as cleanup efforts drag on after a chemical fire at a BioLab facility in Rockdale County. The fire, sparked by a chlorine-related chemical reaction, has raised significant health and safety concerns, with officials yet to offer a clear timeline for the site’s remediation.

No Timetable for Cleanup After Chemical Fire at Conyers BioLab

by Thom ChandlerOctober 3, 2024October 3, 2024

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