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Zoo Atlanta is inviting families to celebrate Mother's Day with a special brunch in the Michael & Thalia Carlos Ballroom, offering panoramic views of the African Savanna. Scheduled for Sunday, May 12, 2024, the event provides two seating options, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., accommodating various group sizes ranging from two to ten guests.

Give Mom a Break From Living in a Zoo and Take Her to Zoo Atlanta For Brunch on Mother’s Day

by Thom ChandlerMarch 1, 2024

The Gwinnett County Police Department is in mourning following the loss of a valued member of their team, K9 Peper. The department announced the death of the canine officer on February 25, after a sudden illness related to a mass found near her heart.

Crime

Gwinnett Police Mourn Loss of K9 Officer Peper

by Thom ChandlerMarch 1, 2024March 1, 2024

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Crime

Georgia Man sentenced for fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 29, 2024

The Gist: A family conflict turned deadly in East Point when a man was shot several times by a relative in his front yard, leading to his subsequent death at the hospital.

Crime

An East Point Man Was Shot and Killed By a Relative in His Own Front Yard

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 29, 2024February 29, 2024

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How To Get Rid of Household Hazardous Waste in DeKalb County in Spring 2024

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 29, 2024February 29, 2024

🛤 The Details: As storms battered the region, key highways and local roads across several counties faced significant disruptions:

Newsflash, Traffic & Transportation

Storms Wreak Havoc in Georgia, Disrupting Rush Hour With Downed Trees and Blocked Roads

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 28, 2024February 28, 2024

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has unveiled the winners of the T-shirt Art Contest associated with the state's 18th annual Youth Birding Competition, spotlighting young artists from diverse locales across Georgia. Aleena Huang from Duluth distinguished herself as the grand prize winner with a captivating barred owl depiction, leading a group of participants hailing from various educational settings throughout the state.

Here Are The Georgia Youth Birding Competition T-Shirt Art Winners

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 28, 2024

The Georgia House of Representatives has passed a bill that would call a temporary halt to a sales tax exemption the state has been using since 2018 to attract huge high-tech data centers.

Officials Say Tax Exempt Data Centers Drove Georgia Electric Bills Up

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 28, 2024February 28, 2024

The Gist: A Duluth woman faces charges following a disturbing social media video that captured a child in the trunk of her car.

Crime

Social Media Post of Child in The Trunk of a Car Leads to Georgia Mom’s Arrest

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 28, 2024February 28, 2024

The Gist: A DeKalb County jury has delivered a guilty verdict to Antonio Williams for the murder of his mother in Lithonia.

Crime

Georgia Man Convicted in Murder of His Own Mother

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 28, 2024February 28, 2024

📉 The Gist: WalletHub's recent analysis paints a dark picture for Georgia, positioning several of its cities at the bottom of its money management skills ranking, highlighting a critical demand for enhanced financial literacy.

Georgia By The Numbers

Georgians Rank Among The Worst At Money Management

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 28, 2024February 28, 2024

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Your Government

Georgia Senate Debates Sports Betting

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 27, 2024

🌳 The Gist: Roswell has secured a deal to buy the former Crabapple Middle School site for $6.5 million, allowing for expanded city park and recreation services.

It’s Official: Roswell Now Owns The Old Crabapple Middle School Property

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 27, 2024February 27, 2024

🔍 The Gist: In a daring case of credit card fraud, a suspect and a person of interest racked up nearly $40,000 in unauthorized charges, sparking an Atlanta Police Department Fraud Unit investigation.

Crime

Atlanta Police Hunt for Bold Credit Card Thief in $40,000 Spending Spree

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 27, 2024February 27, 2024

Jose Ibarra, a 26-year-old Venezuelan man in the country illegally, has been arrested and charged with the murder last Friday of Laken Riley, who was killed while jogging by a lake near the intramural fields at UGA.

Was Laken Riley’s Death Linked to Immigration Policy?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 26, 2024

The News: Funeral services for Laken Hope Riley have been scheduled, with a visitation and service at Woodstock City Church to honor her memory.

Funeral Services Announced for UGA Student Laken Riley in Woodstock

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 26, 2024February 26, 2024

🔍 The Gist: Michael Blair Stewart, Jr. was convicted for the murder of his cousin, Jireh Morris, in a case that has deeply affected Decatur.

Crime

Stone Mountain Man Sentenced to Life for the Murder of His Cousin

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 26, 2024February 26, 2024

🚨 The Gist: In DeKalb County, an Uber driver and a 17-year-old passenger were injured early Sunday when stray bullets struck their vehicle.

Crime

Stray Bullets Wound Uber Driver and Teen Passenger in DeKalb County

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 25, 2024February 25, 2024