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A Woodstock High School student has been recognized on a national level for her scientific research. Manasa Shankar, a junior at the school, has been published in the Journal of Student Research’s high school edition for her work titled “The Harmful Effects of Chronic Stress on the Development of Cancer and The Strategies That Can Be Used to Mitigate It.”

Georgia High School Junior Published in National Research Journal for Cancer Research

by Thom ChandlerAugust 28, 2024August 28, 2024

MABLETON -- A dispute between two men in Mableton on Monday afternoon escalated into a fatal shooting, leaving one dead and another injured, according to Cobb County police.

Crime

Fatal Dispute in Cobb County: 34-Year-Old Shot Dead, 65-Year-Old Wounded

by Thom ChandlerAugust 27, 2024August 27, 2024

Tensions among Cobb County's elected officials boiled over with heated exchanges at a Monday Commission meeting, where officials grappled with the latest developments in the ongoing map controversy.

‘Political Bloods and Crips:’ Feud Over Cobb County Commission Map Rages On

by Thom ChandlerAugust 27, 2024August 27, 2024

BROOKHAVEN – The Brookhaven Community Yard Sale is set to return on Saturday, Oct. 5, offering a prime opportunity for residents to sell unwanted items and discover new treasures.

When is The Brookhaven Community Yard Sale in 2024?

by Thom ChandlerAugust 26, 2024August 26, 2024

DOUGLAS COUNTY – A significant crash on I-20 westbound near mile marker 44, just before the Thornton Road exit, has brought traffic to a standstill in Douglas County this afternoon.

Traffic & Transportation

Crash on I-20 West at Thornton Road Halts Traffic

by Thom ChandlerAugust 26, 2024August 26, 2024

A tragic collision on I-75 southbound in Cobb County early Saturday morning resulted in the death of a woman and left another seriously injured. The crash occurred around 2:27 a.m. on August 24 just north of Delk Road in Marietta.

Traffic & Transportation

28-Year-Old Killed in Collision With Tractor Trailer on I-75

by Thom ChandlerAugust 26, 2024August 26, 2024

Cobb and Douglas Public Health is offering a one-time water bill credit of up to $250 for Cobb County homeowners who get their septic tanks pumped, thanks to a grant from the American Rescue Plan Act.

How to Get a $250 Septic Tank Pumping Credit From Cobb County

by Thom ChandlerAugust 25, 2024August 25, 2024

Four security officers at Fulton County Jail have been arrested and charged following an investigation into widespread contraband smuggling and serious misconduct. Among the charges, which include providing inmates with cell phones and engaging in improper sexual contact, one officer added a strange twist to the scandal by allegedly smuggling a chicken pot pie into the jail.

Crime

Sex, Lies, and Chicken Pot Pies: Smuggling Ring Busted at Fulton County Jail

by Thom ChandlerAugust 24, 2024August 24, 2024

Residents of Woodstock will soon see an enhancement to the city’s trail system as work progresses on the extension of the Noonday Creek Trail. This new section of the trail will stretch from the Woodstock Arts Green, pass underneath Highway 92, and connect to Noonday Creek Park in Cobb County.

When Will The Woodstock and Cobb Trail Systems Connect?

by Thom ChandlerAugust 23, 2024August 23, 2024

Motorists should prepare for delays on Saturday, August 24, as the Georgia Department of Transportation will close lanes on Fulton Industrial Boulevard for asphalt paving.

Traffic & Transportation

Traffic Delays Expected on Fulton Industrial Boulevard Due to Paving Work

by Thom ChandlerAugust 23, 2024August 23, 2024

SUGAR HILL— A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed by Gwinnett County police officers late Friday afternoon after he reportedly charged at them with a knife. The confrontation occurred around 4:26 p.m. near the roundabout at Whitehead Road and West Broad Street in Sugar Hill, where the teenager had called 911, saying he was armed and a danger to himself and others.

Crime

Gwinnett Police Kill Suicidal Teen

by Thom ChandlerAugust 23, 2024August 23, 2024

Gwinnett County Public Schools has been recognized as one of Georgia's top employers in Forbes' 2024 Best-In-State Employers list.

Gwinnett County Public Schools is One of Forbes’ 2024 Best-In-State Employers

by Hannah Grace HaggardAugust 23, 2024August 23, 2024

The rescue followed an intense search that began when officers responded to a missing person report from the man’s concerned family on August 20. The family, who reported that the man’s car was also missing, feared for his safety, citing possible mental health issues.

Video: Police Rescue 77-Year-Old Georgia Man From Creek

by Thom ChandlerAugust 23, 2024August 23, 2024

Motorists traveling on I-75 in Clayton and Fulton counties should prepare for weekend traffic delays as lane closures are set to begin for a resurfacing project. The project covers the stretch between the I-75/I-285 interchange in Clayton County and SR 54/University Avenue in Fulton County.

Traffic & Transportation

Here Are The Weekend Lane Closures on I-75 in Metro Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerAugust 23, 2024August 23, 2024

ATLANTA - MARCH 24: "Tech Tower" at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta on March 24, 2019. The historic Atlanta landmark was completed in 1888.

U.S. Government Sues Georgia Tech: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerAugust 22, 2024August 22, 2024

Meadowcreek High School’s RoboMustangs robotics team secured a significant victory at the Albany qualifier for the Peachtree District Championship in the FIRST National Robotics Competition.

Meadowcreek High School Robotics Team Wins National Robotics Competition

by Thom ChandlerAugust 21, 2024August 21, 2024

When the Henry County Sheriff's Office received a tip that William Jackson Kennedy, a 44-year-old with a rap sheet long enough to make most criminals blush, was hiding out at 1106 Jappa Road in Ridgeway, Virginia, they didn’t take any chances. On August 20, deputies arrived with a search warrant in hand, ready to bring the fugitive's hide-and-seek game to an end.

Crime

Georgia Fugitive Captured Under Mobile Home in Virginia

by Thom ChandlerAugust 21, 2024August 21, 2024

A case of measles has been confirmed in a metro Atlanta resident, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. The patient, who was not fully vaccinated, contracted the virus while traveling internationally and is now back in the United States. Public health officials are working to trace and identify anyone who may have come into contact with the infected person during the contagious period.

5th Measles Case Confirmed in Georgia: Public Health Alert

by Thom ChandlerAugust 20, 2024August 20, 2024

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