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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

child reading

Fulton County Students Are Making Major Gains in Literacy

by Thom ChandlerAugust 19, 2024August 19, 2024

A three-vehicle collision on Cobb Parkway North in Marietta on Friday night left three people injured, including two Marietta police officers. The crash occurred at around 10:15 p.m. at the intersection of Cobb Parkway and Roswell Street.

Traffic & Transportation

Friday Night Crash Injures Two Marietta Police Officers

by Thom ChandlerAugust 17, 2024August 17, 2024

This weekend, drivers in Atlanta should prepare for lane and ramp closures on the Midtown Connector as the Georgia Department of Transportation conducts resurfacing maintenance. The closures are planned to ensure the safety of both workers and motorists during the repair work.

Traffic & Transportation

Lane, Ramp Closures Scheduled for Friday Night on Midtown Connector

by Thom ChandlerAugust 16, 2024August 16, 2024

Gwinnett County detectives have arrested Emory Clark, 39, of Snellville, and charged him with manslaughter under Georgia’s new Austin’s Law. Clark’s arrest follows a month-long investigation into the fentanyl-laced drug overdose that led to the death of 23-year-old Christian Howell in Lawrenceville.

Crime

Georgia Man Charged With Manslaughter For Selling Drugs Laced With Fentanyl

by Thom ChandlerAugust 16, 2024August 16, 2024

A burglary in Brookhaven on the evening of August 15 quickly spiraled into violence, ending in a police shooting that left one suspect critically injured.

Crime

Brookhaven Burglary Escalates to Gunfire, High-Speed Chase, and Police Shooting

by Thom ChandlerAugust 16, 2024August 16, 2024

The State Transportation Board Thursday approved bids for two major projects in metro Atlanta representing almost $6 billion in investment between them.

Traffic & Transportation

What You Need to Know About 2 New Metro Atlanta Traffic Projects

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceAugust 15, 2024August 15, 2024