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President Joe Biden challenged more than 400 Morehouse College graduates Sunday to fight for freedom and democracy against the forces of divisiveness threatening America.

What Did Joe Biden Say During His Commencement Speech at Morehouse College?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 19, 2024May 19, 2024

😢 The Gist: A man was found dead inside a vehicle in a Lilburn parking lot early Sunday morning, following a shooting that began on Indian Trail Lilburn Road.

Crime

Deadly Shooting in Lilburn Parking Lot Under Investigation

by Thom ChandlerMay 19, 2024May 19, 2024

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Rabies Alert: Rabid Cat Found in Snellville

by Thom ChandlerMay 17, 2024May 17, 2024

😮 The Gist: The Gwinnett County Police Department swiftly apprehended a man with multiple outstanding warrants who was found in a vehicle reported stolen just hours earlier.

Gwinnett Police Nab Wanted Man in Stolen Vehicle Hours After it Was Stolen

by Thom ChandlerMay 16, 2024May 16, 2024

😄 The Gist: The Splash Pad at Lilburn City Park is set to open for the 2024 season on Saturday, May 18, providing a fun and refreshing way for children to enjoy the summer months.

When is The Splash Pad at Lilburn City Park Opening?

by Thom ChandlerMay 15, 2024May 15, 2024

😢 The Gist: Gwinnett County Police is asking for the public's assistance in locating Jennifer Ledesma, a 21-year-old woman who went missing from her Buford residence on May 10, 2024.

Have You Seen This Missing 21-Year-Old Buford Woman?

by Thom ChandlerMay 15, 2024May 15, 2024

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will participate in a debate June 27 at CNN’s studios in Atlanta, the network announced Wednesday.

Biden and Trump’s First Presidential Debate Will Be Next Month in Georgia

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 15, 2024May 15, 2024

For those who missed seeing the stunning northern lights display over Georgia over the weekend, the backup on I-85 southbound at I-75 this morning looked eerily similar. A crash blocked the right lanes, causing traffic to snake slowly through the area, much like the sinuous, glowing ribbons of the aurora borealis.

Traffic & Transportation

This Photo of A Traffic Backup in Downtown Atlanta Looks Eerily Similar to the Northern Lights

by Thom ChandlerMay 14, 2024May 14, 2024

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Georgia By The Numbers

Atlanta Named Best Place to Start a Career in 2024

by Thom ChandlerMay 13, 2024May 13, 2024

🚒 The Gist: The Roswell Fire Department in Georgia launched a six-month pilot program to test a new 48/96-hour work schedule, aiming to improve firefighter health, well-being, and operational efficiency.

Your Government

Roswell is Changing The Schedule for Firefighters

by Thom ChandlerMay 13, 2024May 13, 2024

👮 The Gist: A 28-year-old man was shot and injured by DeKalb County Police detectives during an encounter in a shopping center parking lot on Wednesday morning.

Crime

Police Shootout in DeKalb County: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerMay 9, 2024May 9, 2024

🏃 Catch Up Quick: The Dunwoody Police Department's benefits package includes several attractive perks, such as:

Crime

Dunwoody Police Officers Are Getting Another Raise

by Thom ChandlerMay 8, 2024May 8, 2024

UPDATE: (Verbatim from the Gwinnett County Police Department) – Next-of-kin notification has been made for the three children. The victims have been identified as Arianny Rodriguez (age 13, Atlanta), Carlos Rodriguez (age 9, Atlanta), and Chadal Rodriguez (age 11, Atlanta). Their mother was at a local hospital with another child who was being treated for an unrelated injury.

Crime

Three Children and One Adult Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide in Gwinnett County Park

by Thom ChandlerMay 8, 2024May 8, 2024

🚧 The Gist: Cherokee County, in collaboration with the cities of Canton, Woodstock, Holly Springs, and Ball Ground, is starting a Safety Action Plan aimed at eliminating fatalities and serious injuries on the county's roadways.

Traffic & Transportation

What is Cherokee County Doing to Eliminate Traffic Fatalities?

by Thom ChandlerMay 7, 2024May 7, 2024

🚧 The Gist: The Georgia Department of Transportation announced that the ramp access to Glenridge Connector (Exit 3) from I-285 westbound and Ga. 400 southbound will reopen on Wednesday, May 8, at 5 a.m., ahead of the originally anticipated five-week closure.

Traffic & Transportation

Glenridge Connector Ramp from I-285 West and SR 400 South to Reopen Early on May 8

by Thom ChandlerMay 7, 2024May 7, 2024

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Traffic & Transportation

Crash on I-285 E Exit Ramp to I-75 Causes Lane Closure in Clayton County

by Thom ChandlerMay 7, 2024May 7, 2024

📊 The Gist: A new study by Valdosta State University has highlighted potential financial hurdles for the proposed city of Mulberry, contrasting with an earlier feasibility study prepared by a private consulting firm.

Valdosta State Study Reveals Financial Challenges for Proposed City of Mulberry

by Thom ChandlerMay 3, 2024May 3, 2024

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis was free to hire special prosecutors to pursue the election interference case against former President Donald Trump and pay them whatever she thought was necessary, two high-ranking county officials testified Friday.

Fulton Officials Say Fani Willis Had Free Rein to Prosecute Donald Trump

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 3, 2024May 3, 2024