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Vice President Kamala Harris is interviewed by comedian Steve Harvey at 100 Black Men event in Atlanta June 14, 2024. Stanley Dunlap/Georgia Recorder

What Did Vice President Kamala Harris Say in Atlanta on Friday?

by Stanley Dunlap | Georgia RecorderJune 15, 2024June 15, 2024

Thermometer

DeKalb County Opens Cooling Centers Amid Weekend Heat Wave

by Thom ChandlerJune 14, 2024June 14, 2024

📅 The Gist: Next Tuesday, the Marietta City School Board will vote on a proposal to limit personal smart device use during school hours to enhance student learning and support mental health.

Switching Off: Marietta Schools to Vote on Personal Smart Device Restrictions

by Thom ChandlerJune 14, 2024June 14, 2024

🏛️ The Gist: Dunwoody announced a proposed 5.81% increase in property taxes over the rollback rate, with public hearings set for June 26, June 27, and July 8.

Dunwoody Proposes 5.81% Property Tax Increase

by Thom ChandlerJune 14, 2024June 14, 2024

🚨 The Gist: DeKalb County Watershed Management crews were on site to repair a broken water main near 2015 North Druid Hills Road and Buford Highway. Some residents experienced water service disruptions during the repairs.

DeKalb Crews Onsite to Repair Broken Water Main on North Druid Hills Road

by Thom ChandlerJune 14, 2024June 14, 2024

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Atlanta to Open Cooling Center to Help Residents Beat the Heat This Weekend

by Thom ChandlerJune 14, 2024June 14, 2024

The Gist: A 17-year-old boy died following a shooting on Memorial Court in Lawrenceville on June 13, 2024.

Crime

Tragic Shooting Claims Life of 17-Year-Old in Lawrenceville

by Thom ChandlerJune 14, 2024June 14, 2024

🔍 The Gist: The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is asking for the public's help in locating 16-year-old Andrew Bates-Smith, missing since May 24, 2023.

Still Missing: 16-year-old Andrew Bates-Smith Disappeared in Georgia 1 Year Ago

by Thom ChandlerJune 14, 2024June 14, 2024

📌 The Gist: Sincere Rush, 22, was convicted of murdering Marcus Bradford, 51, after Rush accused Bradford of being too loud outside a rooming house where Rush was trying to sleep.

Crime

Atlanta Man Convicted of Murder for Shooting Over Being Too Loud

by Thom ChandlerJune 14, 2024June 14, 2024

🔔 The Gist: Walmart is set to close two of its stores in the Atlanta metro area next month, affecting close to 400 employees.

Walmart is Closing 2 Stores in Metro Atlanta: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerJune 14, 2024June 14, 2024

🌫️ The Gist: A Code Orange Air Quality Alert is in effect for Atlanta on Friday, June 14, due to unhealthy ozone levels, especially impacting sensitive groups.

Code Orange Air Quality Alert Issued for Metro Atlanta Today

by Thom ChandlerJune 14, 2024June 14, 2024

Ava Max will headline the 2024 Atlanta Pride Festival on Saturday, October 12, at Piedmont Park in Atlanta. The festival, themed “United With Pride,” celebrates love, diversity, and music. Atlanta Pride is partnering with Power 105.3 to offer this free concert to the community.

Ava Max to Headline 2024 Atlanta Pride Festival

by Thom ChandlerJune 13, 2024June 13, 2024

🌿 The Gist: DeKalb County is investing in the beautification of approximately 20 acres of I-20 and I-85 interchanges, enhancing the gateways with new plantings and lighting.

Traffic & Transportation

DeKalb County Takes Blight Fight to I-20 and I-85 Interchanges

by Thom ChandlerJune 13, 2024June 13, 2024

🛣️ The Gist: The City of Roswell will resurface or rejuvenate 46 city roads, totaling almost 12 miles, with work beginning this month.

Traffic & Transportation

Here Are The Streets That Will Be Resurfaced in Roswell This Summer

by Thom ChandlerJune 13, 2024June 13, 2024

👏🏽 The Gist: A lucky player from Dacula purchased a Mega Millions ticket at a local Shell Gas Station and won $1 million in the June 11 drawing.

Dacula Resident Wins $1 Million Mega Millions Prize

by Thom ChandlerJune 13, 2024June 13, 2024

Gwinnett County schools will see new leadership at Creekland Middle School and Duluth High School. Tyese M. Scott and Cynthia “Cindy” A. Kinchen bring extensive experience and dedication to their new roles as principals.

Meet The New Principals at Creekland Middle and Duluth High

by Thom ChandlerJune 12, 2024June 12, 2024

📅 The Gist: Gwinnett County Police have charged two teenagers for vandalizing downtown Buford with racist language and hate speech.

Crime

2 Teens Arrested for Racist Graffiti in Buford: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerJune 12, 2024June 12, 2024

🍽️ The Gist: In celebration of Father's Day 2024, DeKalb County Government will distribute 5,000 boxes of fresh produce, eggs, and protein on Saturday, June 15, in partnership with local faith leaders.

DeKalb County to Distribute 5,000 Food Boxes for Father’s Day

by Thom ChandlerJune 11, 2024June 11, 2024