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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

😨 The Gist: Gwinnett County Police are seeking your help in identifying an armed robbery suspect who robbed a man at knifepoint at a Wells Fargo ATM in Duluth on March 31.

Crime

Man Robbed at Knifepoint at Gwinnett County ATM

by Thom ChandlerMay 3, 2024May 3, 2024

🎩 The Gist: In a recent survey of 3,000 respondents, Tuxedo Road NW in Atlanta was voted the most desirable street in Georgia and ranked 7th nationally among the top 175 aspirational streets in America.

Georgia By The Numbers

What is Georgia’s Most Sought After Street Address?

by Thom ChandlerMay 2, 2024May 3, 2024

❓ What's Happening: The Cobb library system is asking for the public's help in naming their new mascot before the May 29 deadline.

You Can Help Choose The Cobb Library System’s New Mascot

by Thom ChandlerMay 1, 2024May 1, 2024

🕵️ The Gist: Gwinnett County Police are investigating a burglary at Hennessy Lexus in Duluth, where a suspect hid inside the dealership until it closed and then stole keys and an iPad.

Crime

Suspect Hides in Duluth Lexus Dealership Until Closing

by Thom ChandlerMay 1, 2024May 1, 2024

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Crime

Arrest Made in Homicide of Marietta Man Sunday

by Thom ChandlerApril 30, 2024April 30, 2024

🚨 The Gist: A man and a woman were arrested in Gwinnett County and accused of conspiring to stage a robbery at a Norcross business, falsely reporting a crime involving a theft of $2,800.

Crime

Staged Robbery Leads to Arrests in Gwinnett County

by Thom ChandlerApril 30, 2024April 30, 2024

🚨 The Gist: Ralph Britt Jr., a long-time employee at Dunwoody Baptist Church involved with children’s programs, has been arrested by Roswell Police on charges related to sexual exploitation of children.

Crime

Dunwoody Church Employee Arrested on Child Exploitation Charges in Roswell

by Thom ChandlerApril 30, 2024April 30, 2024