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Zoo Atlanta is mourning the loss of Ruby, a cherished female red panda, who was found deceased by her care team on March 8. Although the immediate cause of her death remains uncertain, initial necropsy results suggest a mesenteric torsion, a critical condition involving the intestines. Further analyses are pending in collaboration with the University of Georgia's Zoo and Exotic Animal Pathology Service to uncover additional details.

Zoo Atlanta Mourns the Loss of Ruby, a Beloved Red Panda

by Thom ChandlerMarch 9, 2024

🚨 The Gist: Gwinnett County Police arrested three teens found in a stolen car involved in a recent shooting in Snellville.

Crime

Three Teens Arrested in Stolen Car After Shooting

by Thom ChandlerMarch 8, 2024March 8, 2024

📜 The Gist: State Representative Mary Margaret Oliver is proposing renaming Atlanta's Memorial Drive to "Veterans Memorial Drive" to honor all U.S. veterans, not just Confederate soldiers.

Representing You

Should Memorial Drive Be Renamed to Veterans Memorial Drive?

by Thom ChandlerMarch 8, 2024March 8, 2024

Two veteran members of the Georgia House of Representatives announced Friday that they won’t seek reelection this year.

Your Government

These Two Georgia House Members Will Not Be Running Again

by Dave WilliamsMarch 8, 2024March 8, 2024

A defense lawyer in the Fulton County election interference case against former President Donald Trump Wednesday outlined her reasons for seeking to disqualify Fulton District Attorney Fani Willis.

Your Government

Georgia Senate Hears Arguments in Fani Willis Disqualification Bid

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 6, 2024March 6, 2024

🔍 The Gist: SmartAsset's latest study ranks the Georgia counties with the lowest tax burdens, assessing income, sales, property, and fuel taxes.

Which Counties in Georgia Have The Lowest Tax Burden?

by Thom ChandlerMarch 6, 2024March 6, 2024

Crop ethnic woman with mobile phone

Crime

Georgia Family Targeted in Elaborate Abduction Fraud Scheme

by Thom ChandlerMarch 5, 2024March 5, 2024

🔍 The Gist: The Gwinnett County Police Department is urgently requesting the public's assistance in locating 14-year-old Calleigh Musgrove, reported missing from Lawrenceville.

Gwinnett County Police Issue Urgent Appeal to Find Missing Teenager

by Thom ChandlerMarch 5, 2024March 8, 2024

Taste of Alpharetta

Taste of Alpharetta Kicks Off Ticket Sales for Metro Atlanta’s Premier Food Festival

by Thom ChandlerMarch 5, 2024April 24, 2024

📚 The Gist: Keisha Sean Waites has resigned from her position on the Atlanta City Council to pursue the role of Clerk for Fulton County Superior Court, signaling a new chapter in her career of public service.

In The News, Your Government

Atlanta Councilwoman Keisha Sean Waites Resigns: Here’s Why

by Thom ChandlerMarch 4, 2024March 4, 2024

Low-income tenants of subsidized housing in Georgia shared harrowing stories of horrendous living conditions ignored by landlords with a U.S. Senate subcommittee Monday at a hearing in Roswell.

Your Government

Is Georgia’s Subsidized Housing Unsafe?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 4, 2024

🏠 The Gist: In April, Lilburn will mail out notices showing the 2024 values of homes and businesses. These notices are not bills but tell you how much the city thinks your property is worth.

Lilburn to send out property value notices in April

by Thom ChandlerMarch 4, 2024March 4, 2024

The Cobb County Public Library has announced its Spring Book Sale, set to take place at the Cobb Civic Center from March 8 to 10, 2024. The event will offer a wide range of materials including books across various genres and formats, DVDs, audiobooks, and magazines, with prices ranging from 10 cents to $4.00.

Everything You Need to Know About The Cobb Library’s Spring Book Sale

by Thom ChandlerMarch 4, 2024March 4, 2024

📢 The Gist: On March 2, a large and disorderly crowd at Six Flags led to a confrontation where police returned fire at an armed suspect, causing injury and hospitalization.

Crime

Police Escorted A Crowd Of 500+ People Out of Six Flags. Then The Shooting Started

by Thom ChandlerMarch 3, 2024March 3, 2024

In this month's edition of The Georgia Chronicles, we turn back the clock to March 1994, a time burned into the memory of many Georgians for the devastating tornado outbreak that swept across the southeastern United States, impacting Georgia on Palm Sunday, March 27.

The Georgia Chronicles

The Georgia Chronicles: Massive Tornado Outbreak Strikes The Peach State

by Thom ChandlerMarch 2, 2024March 2, 2024

Campaign season is officially in full swing in Georgia, where President Joe Biden is expected to pay a visit to the Atlanta area March 9, just over a week after first lady Jill Biden stopped by downtown Atlanta to launch a nationwide effort to engage with women voters. The White House has not yet released details about Joe Biden’s planned trip other than to say he will participate in campaign events.

Jill Biden Was in Atlanta Friday: Here’s Her Message to Women

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderMarch 2, 2024March 2, 2024

Lawyers for former President Donald Trump and several co-defendants in the Georgia election interference case asked a judge Friday to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the case.

Ruling in Fani Willis Disqualification Hearing Expected Within Two Weeks

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 1, 2024

🚨 The Gist: A second individual, Yenson Adrian Cedeno Acevedo, has been charged in relation to a violent home invasion that occurred in Lawrenceville in December.

Crime

Second Arrest Made in Lawrenceville Home Invasion Case

by Thom ChandlerMarch 1, 2024March 1, 2024