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🚧 The Gist: Starting April 8, the MARTA Airport Station will undergo a six-week renovation, with a shuttle service in place to maintain connectivity to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Traffic & Transportation

MARTA’s Airport Station is Closing for Upgrades: Here’s What You Need to Know

by Thom ChandlerMarch 30, 2024March 30, 2024

The Gist: Fayetteville Police are on an intense search for 19-year-old Adrian Jelks, identified as the suspect in a shooting at a local Walmart. The community is advised to stay alert and report any sightings to 911.

Crime

Urgent Manhunt Underway in Fayetteville After Walmart Shooting

by Thom ChandlerMarch 30, 2024March 30, 2024

🚔 The Gist: Danyale Harris, 42, was convicted of murder and other charges after a vigilante attempt to confront a man over a video involving her 12-year-old daughter led to a deadly shootout in Decatur.

Crime

Georgia Mother Sentenced to Life for Vigilante Justice Attempt That Turned Fatal

by Thom ChandlerMarch 29, 2024March 29, 2024

👤 The Details: Rohjae was last seen leaving Collins Hill High School in Lawrenceville and entering an Uber. Since her departure from school, she has not returned home.

Search Continues for 16-Year-Old Who Went Missing After Leaving Collins Hill High School

by Thom ChandlerMarch 29, 2024March 29, 2024

🚧 The Gist: Major interstate lane closures are scheduled for the I-285/I-20 East Interchange project to facilitate construction work, potentially affecting traffic flow and commute times.

Traffic & Transportation

Major Nighttime Lane Closures on I-285/I-20: Plan Your Detours Now

by Thom ChandlerMarch 29, 2024March 29, 2024

It’s no secret that some of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners recently proposed a stormwater “fee,” which is a creative way to describe what amounts to a rainfall tax.

Cobb County School Board Chair Attacks Proposed Stormwater Fee

by Randy ScamihornMarch 29, 2024March 29, 2024

🔍 The Gist: East Point Police and Crime Stoppers Atlanta offer a $10,000 reward for leads in the 2022 murder of Princeton Morris.

Crime

$10,000 Reward Offered For Info on East Point Homicide

by Thom ChandlerMarch 29, 2024March 29, 2024

The city of Atlanta is mourning the loss of one of its own, Louis Gossett Jr., who died on March 28, in Santa Monica, California, at the age of 87. An acclaimed actor and a resident of Atlanta, Gossett Jr.'s profound impact on the film industry and the local community has left an indelible mark on both.

Atlanta Reflects on the Legacy of Louis Gossett Jr., Esteemed Actor and Local Icon

by Thom ChandlerMarch 29, 2024March 29, 2024

Blurry Road at Night

Traffic & Transportation

Severe Crash in Cobb County Sends 20-Year-Old Motorcyclist to The Hospital

by Thom ChandlerMarch 28, 2024March 28, 2024

🌳 The Gist: Officials in Gwinnett County have initiated construction of Singleton Park and its accompanying Greenway trailhead to enhance local greenspace.

Everything You Need to Know About Singleton Park in Gwinnett County

by Thom ChandlerMarch 28, 2024March 28, 2024

🌐 The Big Picture: The survey's top 10 cities reflect a diverse array of economic strengths, cultural richness, and environmental beauty, from Asheville's artistic vibrancy to Eau Claire's musical heritage. This geographic spread illustrates a broader trend of professionals seeking not just career changes but also lifestyle enhancements.

Two Georgia Cities Named Top Places for Career Changes

by Thom ChandlerMarch 28, 2024March 28, 2024

🏎️ The Gist: A Stone Mountain man took a wildly misguided detour from an illegal street race to a jail cell after having a high stakes game of bumper cars with two police patrol cars.

Crime

Fast, Furious, and Foolish: Georgia Men Arrested After Street Race Turns into Demolition Derby

by Thom ChandlerMarch 27, 2024March 27, 2024

🚗 The Gist: A traffic accident with injury has blocked westbound lanes on Beaver Ruin Road at Bailey Drive in Norcross.

Traffic & Transportation

Traffic Alert: Crash Blocks Westbound Lanes on Beaver Ruin Road in Norcross

by Thom ChandlerMarch 27, 2024March 27, 2024

🏗️ The Gist: Gwinnett County completed the sale of the Stone Mountain Tennis Center site to Fuqua Acquisitions II, LLC for $5.6 million, marking the beginning of a significant redevelopment effort in the county's southern corridor.

What’s Next For The Stone Mountain Tennis Center Site?

by Thom ChandlerMarch 26, 2024March 26, 2024

The Georgia Senate passed two bills aimed at illegal immigration this week, one day after the father of murder victim Laken Riley urged lawmakers to take a tougher stand on the issue.

Crime, Newsflash

Laken Riley’s Father Speaks: ‘A Man With An Evil Heart Stole Her Life’

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 23, 2024March 23, 2024

The Gist: Following a collision on March 10, in Peachtree Corners that resulted in three fatalities, including one child, Aaron Vaughn has been charged with multiple crimes, including Murder in the Second Degree and Homicide by Vehicle.

Crime

Driver Charged in Peachtree Corners Crash that Killed Three, Including a Child

by Thom ChandlerMarch 23, 2024March 23, 2024

🚔 The Gist: A police officer in Roswell shot an armed suspect at Mazzy’s Sports Bar and Grill in the early hours of Saturday, following a confrontation where the suspect allegedly pointed a gun at officers. No officers were injured.

Crime

Roswell Police Shoot ‘Unruly Patron’ Who Came to Mazzy’s Sports Bar With a Gun

by Thom ChandlerMarch 23, 2024March 23, 2024

🚨 The Gist: A stabbing at Sprayberry High School has led to a critical injury and the detention of two suspects, with a detailed police investigation underway.

Police Release New Details in Stabbing at Sprayberry High School

by Thom ChandlerMarch 22, 2024March 22, 2024