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📊 The Gist: Residents of the proposed City of Mulberry in northeastern Gwinnett County voted in favor of cityhood with 56.96% of the vote.

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Election Results: Gwinnett Voters Say ‘Yes’ To New City of Mulberry

by Thom ChandlerMay 24, 2024May 24, 2024

🗓️ The Gist: The City of Atlanta's Department of Public Works Office of Solid Waste Services will not collect trash, recycling, yard trimmings, or bulk items on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.

When is Trash Pickup in Atlanta For Memorial Day Weekend?

by Thom ChandlerMay 24, 2024May 24, 2024

📊 The Gist: Incumbent Patrick "Pat" Labat won the Democratic primary for Fulton County Sheriff with 54.22% of the vote, securing his position without the need for a runoff and facing no Republican challenger in the general election.

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Election Results: Fulton County Voters Give Pat Labat Another Term as Sheriff

by Thom ChandlerMay 24, 2024May 24, 2024

🕵️ The Gist: The Atlanta Police Department's Burglary Unit is requesting the public's assistance in identifying a suspect who allegedly burglarized the Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School on May 20.

Crime

Burglar Steals Laptops and iPad from Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School

by Thom ChandlerMay 24, 2024May 24, 2024

📅 The Gist: In observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, DeKalb County's residential garbage, recyclable materials, and yard trimmings collection will run one day late.

Here is DeKalb County’s Trash Pickup Schedule for The Week of Memorial Day

by Thom ChandlerMay 23, 2024May 23, 2024

🗓️ The Gist: Intermittent lane closures and a full road closure are scheduled for North Peachtree Street between Sunset Drive and Buchanan Street in Norcross from Friday, May 24 to Thursday, May 30.

Traffic & Transportation

Lane Closures and Full Road Closure Scheduled for North Peachtree Street in Norcross

by Thom ChandlerMay 23, 2024May 23, 2024

📊 The Gist: The Democratic primary for DeKalb County CEO will proceed to a runoff, as no candidate secured more than 50% of the vote. Lorraine Cochran-Johnson and Larry Johnson are the top two contenders.

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DeKalb County CEO Race Heads to Runoff

by Thom ChandlerMay 22, 2024May 22, 2024

📊 The Gist: Incumbent Sally Harrell won the Democratic primary for Georgia's Senate District 40, securing 70.83% of the vote.

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Election Results: Sally Harrell Secures Victory in Georgia Senate District 40 Primary

by Thom ChandlerMay 22, 2024May 22, 2024

📊 The Gist: Incumbent David Scott won the Democratic primary in Georgia's District 13, defeating six primary challengers and securing enough of the vote to avoid a runoff, while Jonathan Chavez emerged victorious in the Republican primary.

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David Scott Fends Off Primary Challengers in District 13 Election

by Thom ChandlerMay 22, 2024May 22, 2024

📊 The Gist: Lucy McBath secured a decisive victory in the Democratic primary for Georgia's District 6, receiving 84.75% of the vote.

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Election Results: Lucy McBath Decisively Wins District 6 Democratic Primary in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerMay 22, 2024May 22, 2024

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Key figures in Fulton County case against Trump easily defeat election challengers

by Stanley DunlapMay 22, 2024May 22, 2024

😮 The Gist: Milton Police are searching for a suspect involved in a home invasion that occurred midday Monday at a residence on Highgrove Club Drive, prompting a manhunt and temporary school lockdowns in the area.

Crime

Manhunt Underway for Milton Home Invasion Suspect

by Thom ChandlerMay 21, 2024May 21, 2024

The Gist: An inmate, identified as Charles Robert Smith, 31, died while in custody at the DeKalb County Jail on Monday after experiencing a medical emergency in his cell.

Crime

College Park Man Dies in Custody at The DeKalb County Jail

by Thom ChandlerMay 21, 2024May 21, 2024

🕵️ The Gist: Clayton County Police are seeking the public's help in locating 13-year-old Ethan Franklin, who went missing from his home in Rex on May 19.

13-Year-Old Ethan Franklin Missing from Rex

by Thom ChandlerMay 21, 2024May 21, 2024

side view of attractive woman voting near stand with vote lettering and american flag

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Here’s What You Need to Know Before You Vote in DeKalb County

by Thom ChandlerMay 20, 2024May 20, 2024

As the academic year concludes, the Cobb County School District has named its valedictorians and salutatorians for the Class of 2024. These students have distinguished themselves with remarkable academic achievements, exemplified by an impressive average GPA of 4.697 among valedictorians and 4.659 among salutatorians.

Top of The Class: Meet Cobb County’s Valedictorians and Salutatorians

by Thom ChandlerMay 20, 2024May 20, 2024

🎓 The Gist: Marietta High School's Class of 2024 is set to graduate on May 23, with a record-breaking 631 students receiving their diplomas at Northcutt Stadium.

When is Marietta High School’s Graduation Ceremony?

by Thom ChandlerMay 20, 2024May 20, 2024

Having failed to reach the playoffs in three straight seasons, the Atlanta Hawks are floating in limbo. Trae Young and Dejounte Murray are All-Star level talent, yet they haven't been able to make things work for the past two years. Onyeka Okongwu has the potential to become a starting big man but will sit behind Clint Capella for one more season.

Atlanta Hawks Get No. 1 Draft Pick: Who Will They Choose?

by Special to The Georgia SunMay 20, 2024May 20, 2024