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Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens reaffirmed the city's commitment to housing-first solutions for homelessness following a U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing cities to criminalize sleeping in public spaces.

Your Government

The Supreme Court Says Cities Can Ban The Homeless From Sleeping in Public Places: How Will Atlanta Respond?

by Thom ChandlerJune 29, 2024June 29, 2024

Thermometer

DeKalb County to Open Cooling Centers Due to Excessive Heat

by Thom ChandlerJune 28, 2024June 28, 2024

After more than three decades, the brutal 1990 double murder in a Stone Mountain apartment has been cracked wide open with the arrest of Kenneth Perry, a 55-year-old Loganville man, accused of committing the heinous acts.

Crime

Decades-Old Mystery Solved: Arrest Made in 1990 Stone Mountain Double Murder

by Thom ChandlerJune 26, 2024June 26, 2024

Roswell is set to see a significant transformation as the Crabapple Road Restaurant District moves forward, turning a current office park into a dynamic hub of restaurants, cafes, and businesses. This redevelopment aims to provide residents with a variety of new dining options and a central gathering space.

An Office Park in Roswell Will Be Transformed Into a New Restaurant District

by Thom ChandlerJune 26, 2024June 26, 2024

The parents of a five-year-old girl shot by a Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputy have hired nationally renowned civil rights attorneys Ben Crump and Bakari Sellers. The attorneys will seek justice and accountability for the deputy who shot the child during an attempted carjacking on Sunday night in Atlanta.

Crime

Family Wants Georgia Deputy Who Shot 5-Year-Old Girl Held Accountable

by Thom ChandlerJune 26, 2024June 26, 2024

Fulton County Clerk of Courts and Magistrate Courts Ché Alexander received the undelivered mail in a huge batch marked “return to sender” during the week of June 3 and notified Ossoff, who has been pressuring the U.S. Postal Service for months over delayed mail deliveries across Georgia.

Return To Sender: 1,000 Pieces of Official Court Mail From Fulton County Were Not Delivered

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJune 25, 2024June 25, 2024

📢 Why It Matters: Commuters in Gwinnett County and surrounding areas depend on I-85 for daily travel. This blockage could significantly affect morning traffic patterns, leading to delays and congestion on alternative routes.

Traffic & Transportation

Traffic Alert: Crash Blocks All Lanes on I-85 S Before I-985 in Gwinnett County

by Thom ChandlerJune 25, 2024June 25, 2024

A serious traffic collision on Trickum Road has left two people hospitalized, one with severe injuries.

Traffic & Transportation

2 Hospitalized in Serious-Injury Collision on Trickum Road in Cobb County

by Thom ChandlerJune 25, 2024June 25, 2024

A 56-year-old cyclist from Kennesaw was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash on Cobb Parkway late Saturday night.

Crime

Cyclist Seriously Injured in Hit-and-Run Collision on Cobb Parkway

by Thom ChandlerJune 24, 2024June 24, 2024

Atlanta is making a bold bid to host the prestigious Sundance Film Festival in 2027, aiming to bring the glamour and buzz of one of the world’s leading film festivals to the heart of Georgia. Mayor Andre Dickens has expressed excitement and optimism about the city’s prospects.

Could Atlanta Host the 2027 Sundance Film Festival?

by Thom ChandlerJune 24, 2024

The Gwinnett County Police Department has apprehended a 21-year-old man from Lawrenceville, Alessio Vaduva, following a high-speed chase involving a small child in his vehicle. The incident occurred during a targeted operation addressing racing, reckless driving, and DUI.

Crime

Georgia Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase With Small Child in The Car

by Thom ChandlerJune 24, 2024June 24, 2024

NEW YORK, USA, JUN 17, 2020: Silhouette of republican candidate Donald Trump and democratic candidate Joe Biden. 2020 United States presidential election. US vote, Concept photo for November 3, 2020

How To Watch The First Debate Between Donald Trump and Joe Biden

by Thom ChandlerJune 24, 2024

The Fox Theatre is set to host its annual Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival in 2024, celebrating its storied past as a movie palace. The festival will feature a series of anniversary screenings over three days in late August, with tickets starting at $12, available now at foxtheatre.org or by calling 855-285-8499.

Fox Theatre Announces 2024 Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival Lineup

by Thom ChandlerJune 24, 2024June 26, 2024

Early Thursday morning, Douglas County Judge Christina Peterson was arrested at the Red Martini Restaurant in Buckhead following an alleged altercation with a police officer.

The Public Record

Firebrand Georgia Judge Arrested After Confrontation With Police Officer at Buckhead Bar

by Thom ChandlerJune 21, 2024June 21, 2024

A Forest Park man has been convicted for the 2010 murder of a fast food restaurant employee, bringing a decade-long pursuit of justice to a close. On Tuesday, a jury found 33-year-old Rashad Rogers guilty of Malice Murder and Felony Murder in the death of 23-year-old Gary Andrews.

Crime

Forest Park Man Convicted in 2010 Fast Food Restaurant Murder in DeKalb County

by Thom ChandlerJune 21, 2024June 21, 2024

Homeowners in Gwinnett County can expect higher property tax bills this year due to rising property values, despite a slight decrease in the property tax rate. The Gwinnett County Board of Education has scheduled public hearings to discuss these changes and hear residents' concerns.

Gwinnett Homeowners Could Face Higher Property Taxes: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerJune 21, 2024June 21, 2024

The recent water leak in Midtown Atlanta has raised a significant national issue: aging water infrastructure. As cities nationwide grapple with deteriorating water systems, the City of Roswell is reminding residents of its proactive stance in maintaining and enhancing its water infrastructure to prevent such crises.

After Atlanta Water Main Break, How Does Roswell’s Water Infrastructure Stack Up?

by Thom ChandlerJune 20, 2024June 20, 2024

The Georgia Department of Transportation will host four open houses next month on a plan to add toll lanes along the top end of I-285 and along Georgia 400 in Cobb, Fulton, and DeKalb counties.

Traffic & Transportation

Should Toll Lanes Be Added to I-285 and Ga. 400? Here’s Your Chance to Tell Officials

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJune 20, 2024June 20, 2024

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