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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

A 2-year-old boy is fighting for his life after being shot Wednesday evening in DeKalb County. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident that left the child with severe injuries.

Crime

2-Year-Old Boy in Critical Condition After DeKalb County Shooting

by Thom ChandlerOctober 2, 2024October 2, 2024

ONE Musicfest, a popular Black music festival in Atlanta, announced that it will relocate from Piedmont Park to Central Park for its October 26 and 27 event.

ONE Musicfest Changes Location From Piedmont Park to Central Park

by Thom ChandlerOctober 2, 2024

Rockdale County has released yet another update regarding the ongoing BioLab fire, but rather than bringing clarity, it seems to be leaving residents even more confused. The county’s advisory, issued late last night, asks residents to shelter in place—but only if the fire's plume drifts into their vicinity or if they detect a “strong odor of chlorine.”

Shelter-in-Place Back on in Rockdale County – Sort of

by Thom ChandlerOctober 1, 2024October 1, 2024

Following the devastating fire at the BioLab facility in Conyers, Rockdale County has lifted its shelter-in-place advisory as of September 30. Residents were initially advised to stay indoors due to air quality concerns, with the EPA monitoring for harmful chemicals, notably chlorine gas, which was detected during the early stages of the fire. However, recent updates indicate that air quality levels are now well below harmful action levels, and the situation is deemed safe for the public.

Shelter-in-Place Lifted in Rockdale County After BioLab Fire

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 30, 2024September 30, 2024

A fire at the BioLab facility in Conyers has led to the evacuation of 17,000 residents, sparking a wave of concern about toxic exposure. In response, a Change.org petition calling for the permanent closure of the facility is quickly gaining support. Launched by local resident Shelly Thompson, the petition has gathered over 850 signatures in less than 24 hours, reflecting growing fears in the community.

Conyers Residents Rally Against BioLab After Devastating Fire

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 30, 2024September 30, 2024

The Details: Residents in the affected areas are experiencing low or no water pressure. The City of Atlanta’s Department of Watershed Management issued the boil water advisory as a precaution, asking residents to restrict water use to critical needs until system pressure can be restored.

Boil Water Advisory Disrupts Water Service for Atlanta-Area Residents

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 30, 2024September 30, 2024