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🚨 The Gist: Roswell police are responding to a controversial conversation between two of their officers that was captured on a dash camera in March 2024.

Your Government

Shocking Video Reveals Roswell Police Officers’ Disturbing Comments About Children

by Thom ChandlerJune 11, 2024June 11, 2024

📈 Why It Matters: Renters in both Atlanta and Marietta face important decisions as newer apartments become more compact. This trend affects living conditions and could influence rental market dynamics as the peak season approaches.

Georgia By The Numbers

Atlanta Apartments Shrink While Marietta Apartments Grow — Sort Of

by Thom ChandlerJune 11, 2024June 11, 2024

🚦 The Gist: Expect traffic delays in downtown Woodstock from June 13 to September 20 due to the construction of a new parking deck. Trucks will be delivering precast components daily, impacting local traffic.

Traffic & Transportation

Everything You Need to Know About The Downtown Woodstock Parking Deck

by Thom ChandlerJune 10, 2024June 10, 2024

🔍 The Gist: Gwinnett County Police are searching for 87-year-old Soeparmin Tjin, who was reported missing early this morning in Peachtree Corners. Residents are urged to be on the lookout and contact authorities with any information.

Help Find an 87-Year Old Gwinnett Man Who is Missing

by Thom ChandlerJune 10, 2024June 10, 2024

🏛️ The Gist: Roswell, Ga., began the Mimosa Hall Driveway Improvement Project on June 4, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act. The project aims to enhance safety and accessibility while preserving the historic charm of Mimosa Hall.

Your Government

What’s Going on At Mimosa Hall in Roswell?

by Thom ChandlerJune 10, 2024June 10, 2024

🌐 The Big Picture: Arson is a severe felony crime in Georgia, with stringent penalties, including imprisonment and hefty fines.

Crime

61-Year-Old Woman Arrested in 2 Norcross Arson Cases

by Thom ChandlerJune 8, 2024June 8, 2024

📜 The Gist: The Fulton County Sheriff is being sued by an Alpharetta-based tech company for allegedly breaching a contract. The lawsuit claims the Sheriff's Office failed to pay for services rendered.

Your Government

The Fulton County Sheriff is Being Sued by an Alpharetta Tech Company: Here’s Why

by Thom ChandlerJune 8, 2024June 8, 2024

Red fox

Rabies Alert: Rabid Fox Bites Lilburn Resident

by Thom ChandlerJune 7, 2024June 7, 2024

Fence with barbed wire

Crime

Ghost Face Gangster Sentenced for Assault on Federal Corrections Officer

by Thom ChandlerJune 7, 2024June 7, 2024

🕵️ The Gist: The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, in collaboration with several other law enforcement agencies, made 38 arrests on various felony and misdemeanor charges during a two-day multi-jurisdictional task force operation called "Operation Safe Summer 2024."

Crime

DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Arrests 38 in ‘Operation Safe Summer 2024’

by Thom ChandlerJune 6, 2024June 6, 2024

Bells Ferry Elementary School has a new principal, Kendra Brooks, who brings over two decades of experience in education with Cobb Schools. With roles ranging from teacher to mentor to assistant principal, Brooks is ready to lead Bells Ferry with a vision centered on student success and community collaboration.

Meet The New Principal at Bells Ferry Elementary School

by Thom ChandlerJune 6, 2024June 6, 2024

Road Work Ahead Sign with traffic

Traffic & Transportation

From Potholes to Progress: What Can $16.9 Million Do For Georgia’s Roads and Bridges?

by Thom ChandlerJune 6, 2024June 6, 2024

🗳️ The Gist: The City of Chamblee, Georgia, is hosting a series of public hearings to discuss the proposed property tax rate for 2024, which is set to remain the same as the previous four years at 6.25 mills.

Property Taxes Could Be Going Up in Chamblee

by Thom ChandlerJune 6, 2024June 6, 2024

🚨 The Gist: A fire broke out at Sonny's BBQ in Lawrenceville on Tuesday evening after a lightning strike, causing significant damage to the restaurant.

Fire

Sonny’s BBQ in Lawrenceville Engulfed in Flames After Lightning Strike

by Thom ChandlerJune 6, 2024June 6, 2024

The Gist: Atlanta has started a fund to help small businesses hurt by this week's water crisis. This fund gives money and support to help these businesses recover.

Here’s How Atlanta Plans to Help Small Businesses Impacted By The Water Crisis

by Thom ChandlerJune 4, 2024June 4, 2024

Five Georgia school districts have been awarded federal grants to buy electric school buses.

These 5 Georgia School Districts Are Getting Electric Buses

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJune 4, 2024June 4, 2024

🌆 Citywide Impact: While the water outages and low pressure have affected many parts of Atlanta, city operations are running normally in most areas, including critical infrastructure like the airport, municipal court, detention center, and E911 operations.

Talk of The Town

Atlanta’s Water Crisis Continues as City Works to Restore Service

by Thom ChandlerJune 4, 2024June 4, 2024

🗳️ The Referendum: Gwinnett County residents will have the opportunity to shape the future of their transportation system on November 5, as the Board of Commissioners has approved a long talked about transit referendum to be placed on the General Election ballot.

Traffic & Transportation

Gwinnett County Transit Tax: What You Need to Know

by Thom ChandlerJune 4, 2024June 4, 2024