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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

Fulton County has approved a team of independent monitors for the upcoming general election, despite pushback from the state’s Republican-led State Election Board. The decision highlights ongoing tensions between Georgia's largest Democratic stronghold and a board that has been closely aligned with former President Donald Trump.

Fulton Elections Board and State Elections Board Spar Over Election Monitoring

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 11, 2024September 11, 2024

A DeKalb County school teacher was arrested in Gwinnett County on multiple charges involving sexual contact with a child, authorities said.

Crime

DeKalb County Teacher Arrested for Child Molestation in Gwinnett

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 10, 2024September 10, 2024

A cornerstone of Atlanta’s dining scene has new ownership. The Colonnade, known for its classic Southern comfort food, was sold after nearly 100 years in operation.

Atlanta’s Historic Colonnade Restaurant Gets New Owners After Nearly a Century

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 9, 2024September 9, 2024

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

Crime

Atlanta Police Officer Shot in Midtown: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 9, 2024September 9, 2024

Roadside construction warning signs

Traffic & Transportation

I-575 Ramp Closures Expected Tonight

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 8, 2024September 8, 2024

A 14-year-old student in Roswell has been arrested for making an online threat against Elkins Pointe Middle School. The arrest comes during a wave of heightened concerns about school safety following a mass shooting earlier this week in Winder.

Crime

Roswell Teen Arrested After Online Threat Against Middle School

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 7, 2024September 7, 2024