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A combative Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis denied Thursday that her romantic relationship with the special prosecutor she hired to pursue election interference charges against Donald Trump affected the case.

Fani Willis Fights Back in Hearing to Disqualify Her from Trump Trial

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 15, 2024February 15, 2024

🏡 The Gist: Governor Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 333, allowing a referendum on creating the city of Mulberry in Gwinnett County, emphasizing local control without new property taxes.

Your Government

Governor Kemp Signs Bill for Mulberry Cityhood Vote

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 15, 2024February 15, 2024

The Details: The trial of Eligio Bishop, 40, an alleged cult leader accused of raping a former follower and posting sexually explicit content of her online, is set to begin with jury selection and a motions hearing on February 20.

Crime

Trial for Alleged Georgia Cult Leader Accused of Rape Begins Next Week

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 14, 2024April 12, 2025

raccoon, portrait, wildlife

Lawrenceville on Alert: Rabid Raccoon Bites Dog

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 14, 2024February 14, 2024

An Atlanta police sergeant fired their weapon, injuring a suspect, during an apparent vehicle break-in in progress Tuesday night, authorities said.

Crime

Atlanta Police Officer Shoots Suspect During Attempted Vehicle Break-In

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 14, 2024February 14, 2024

🌟 The Gist: WalletHub's latest report gives props to Atlanta, proving there's more to Georgia's capital than just endless commutes and sweet fruit— it's actually a prime spot to settle down.

Georgia By The Numbers

Atlanta Makes the Grade for Top Capital Cities to Live In

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 13, 2024

🌡️ The Gist: In response to the chilly forecast, DeKalb County is set to open five warming centers on Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 8 p.m., providing refuge for residents seeking warmth.

DeKalb County Opens Warming Centers Amid Cold Weather Forecast

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 12, 2024

📍 The Gist: Gwinnett County Police Department has set up designated parking spaces at precincts and headquarters for safer E-Commerce transactions, complete with round-the-clock video surveillance.

Gwinnett County Introduces Safe Spaces for Online Purchase Exchanges

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 12, 2024February 12, 2024

Fence with barbed wire

Crime

In the Shadows of Canton: A Predator Unmasked and Sentenced

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 12, 2024February 12, 2024

Fire trucks and firefighters brigade in the city

Fire, Newsflash

Fire Under Bridge on Buford Highway: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 11, 2024

🚨 The Gist: An Atlanta Police Department patrol car was set ablaze early Saturday morning in an act of arson claimed by the group known as "Stop Cop City," with no injuries reported.

Crime, Newsflash

Atlanta Police Cruiser Set on Fire: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 10, 2024February 11, 2024

prison, prison cell, jail

Crime

Atlanta Man Gets Life Sentence for Valentine’s Day Shooting

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 9, 2024February 9, 2024

inscription on the courthouse

Crime

Russian Mobster Sentenced in a $9 Million Fraud Scheme Involving Exotic Car Leasing in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 9, 2024February 9, 2024

The Gist: Hannah Moody, last seen in Stockbridge's Swan Lake area, is missing, prompting a call for public assistance.

Authorities Seek Public’s Help to Locate Missing Teen, Hannah Moody, in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 9, 2024

Paying taxes

Free Tax Preparation Offered at Clayton State University’s College of Business

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 9, 2024February 9, 2024

🏡 The Gist: The Georgia House of Representatives has passed Senate Bill 333, proposing the creation of the City of Mulberry in northeastern Gwinnett County, pending Governor Brian Kemp's approval.

City of Mulberry Proposal Awaits Brian Kemp’s Signature

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 8, 2024February 8, 2024

🚨 The Gist: Oliver Luis Roman, an 18-year-old from Powder Springs, was arrested on multiple charges, including vehicular homicide, after a deadly crash in Woodstock that took two teenage lives.

Traffic & Transportation

Cobb Teen Charged in Crash that Killed Two Teens in Cherokee County

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 7, 2024February 7, 2024

Two Georgia brothers have been arrested for assaulting law enforcement officers during the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.

Crime

Georgia Brothers Arrested for Assaulting Law Enforcement During January 6 Attack

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 7, 2024February 7, 2024