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A fire broke out Monday evening at the sales office of Green Auto Brokers Inc., located at 5729 Bells Ferry Road in southern Cherokee County. Heavy smoke and flames were seen pouring from the back of the building just before 8 p.m., prompting an emergency response from local fire departments.

Fire

Photos: Fire Guts Woodstock Car Dealership

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 17, 2024September 17, 2024

Atlanta isn’t just home to Southern hospitality; it’s also one of the worst places for rats. A new report from Terminix places the city in the top 10 most rodent-infested locations in the U.S. for 2023. For locals, this could mean more than just the occasional sighting—it’s a growing issue that could impact public health and property.

Georgia By The Numbers

What is The Most Rat Infested City in Georgia?

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 17, 2024

Police officers SWAT

Crime

42-Year-Old Georgia Man Arrested After SWAT Standoff

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 17, 2024September 17, 2024

A South Carolina teenager is behind bars after being linked to a pair of break-ins in Gwinnett County, including an attempted ATM robbery in Dacula. The Gwinnett County Police Department arrested 19-year-old Abraham John Brownell on Friday, Sept. 13, after he was located near a bus stop on Hamilton Mill Road.

Crime

Teen Arrested After ATM Robbery in Dacula

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 17, 2024September 17, 2024

The Details: On May 24, police responded to a 911 call from the 6000 block of Apple Grove Road, where two individuals reported being robbed by a group of five. One victim said that a man, armed with a gun, stole their jewelry, debit card, AirPods, and license.

Crime

Police Seek Help Finding 17-Year-Old Accused of Robbing Gwinnett Residents at Gunpoint

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 16, 2024September 16, 2024

A 36-year-old Mableton man was killed late Saturday night in a pedestrian collision on Mableton Parkway, just north of its intersection with Community Drive. The crash occurred around 10:49 p.m., according to the Cobb County Police Department.

Traffic & Transportation

Man Killed in Pedestrian Collision on Mableton Parkway

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 16, 2024September 16, 2024

A man is in custody after allegedly setting his home ablaze and barricading himself inside on Saturday evening. Jonathan Lee, 33, faces charges including first-degree arson, first-degree criminal damage to property, and obstruction.

Crime

Barricaded Suspect Arrested Following House Fire in Duluth

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 15, 2024September 15, 2024

Legal system, mallet of judge

Crime

Stone Mountain Man Gets Life Sentence in Murder of Pastor

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 13, 2024September 13, 2024

A Duluth Middle School student was arrested for bringing a loaded gun onto a school bus, Gwinnett County officials confirmed. The incident occurred when the student displayed the weapon to others, prompting a swift response from administrators.

Crime

Gwinnett County Student Arrested After Bringing Loaded Gun to School

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 13, 2024September 13, 2024

Lilburn is set to introduce a rotating lineup of food trucks in Old Town, expanding dining choices for residents and visitors. The city, in collaboration with the Downtown Development Authority and Lilburn Main, LLC, will open a temporary food truck site at the corner of First and Main Streets.

Food

Food Trucks Are Coming to Old Town Lilburn

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 13, 2024September 13, 2024

John Lewis MARTA bus

Traffic & Transportation

See The New MARTA Bus Honoring Civil Rights Icon John Lewis

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 13, 2024September 13, 2024

A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Justin Mourning, 24, in downtown Alpharetta on Wednesday night. The suspect, Jaden Lewis, of Milton, was taken into custody less than 24 hours after the shooting.

Crime

21-Year-Old Arrested in Downtown Alpharetta Shooting

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 13, 2024

Each member of the Fulton County Board of Education sponsors a monthly meeting open to all members of the community. The sessions provide an opportunity for direct contact with community members and give Board members a chance to listen to local issues and concerns.

How to Talk to Your Fulton County School Board Member

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 13, 2024September 13, 2024

The City of South Fulton has launched a new food truck lunch program aimed at addressing food insecurity in the Fulton Industrial area, a designated food desert with limited access to affordable and nutritious meals. The initiative, centered around the city’s administrative office complex, brings a rotating selection of food trucks to serve city employees and nearby businesses.

Food

South Fulton is Using Food Trucks to Help With Food Insecurity

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 13, 2024September 13, 2024

A Fulton County Superior Court judge Thursday dismissed three counts in District Attorney Fani Willis’ election interference case against former President Donald Trump while leaving most of the counts intact.

Crime

Fulton Judge Tosses Out 3 Counts in Trump’s Election Interference Case

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceSeptember 12, 2024September 12, 2024

Investigators confirmed what most people suspected. The accused gunman, Colt Gray, smuggled an assault-style rifle into the school in his bookbag, killing two students and two teachers.

Crime

How Did Colt Gray Get an AR-15 Into Apalachee High School?

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 12, 2024September 12, 2024

A random security check at Edwards Middle School in Rockdale County on Wednesday led to the arrest of two staff members, raising concerns about safety on school grounds.

Crime

Father and Son Staff Members Arrested at Georgia Middle School

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 12, 2024September 12, 2024

Schools Closed handwritten on Blackboard as JPG File

Will Fulton County Close Two Elementary Schools?

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 11, 2024September 11, 2024

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