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The Georgia Senate voted Thursday on Senate Bill 333, allowing the creation of a new city called Mulberry to be placed on the ballot in Gwinnett County. The bill passed despite pushback from other Gwinnett senators.

The City of Mulberry in Gwinnett County is One Step Closer to Reality

by Amanda Andrews | GPBFebruary 4, 2024February 4, 2024

🌳 The Gist: Woodstock, GA, is set for a lively 2024, offering a full calendar of city-sponsored events, from green initiatives and patriotic ceremonies to seasonal celebrations.

Woodstock’s 2024 Events: Mark Your Calendars Now

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 4, 2024February 4, 2024

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis was involved in a “personal relationship” with the special prosecutor she hired in the election interference case against Donald Trump, Willis disclosed Friday.

Your Government

Fani Willis Admits to Relationship With Special Prosecutor in Fulton Election Case Against Trump

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 3, 2024February 3, 2024

The Cherokee County School Board has identified Dr. Mary Elizabeth Davis as the sole finalist for the superintendent of schools position, as announced in a special meeting held on Jan. 31. A conclusive vote to formalize her appointment and outline her contract details is scheduled for Feb. 15.

Meet The Next Superintendent of Cherokee County Schools

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 2, 2024February 2, 2024

In what might be filed under "criminal irony," Gwinnett County Police have nabbed a suspect for a crime that reads like a lesson in how not to stay under the radar. After a vehicle break-in on January 12 in Lawrenceville, the thief decided to use the stolen credit card not for a quiet night out or a shopping spree, but to pay for his probation fees.

Georgia Man Uses Stolen Credit Card to Pay Probation Fees

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 2, 2024February 2, 2024

The Gist: Authorities have arrested 17-year-old Scott Foor for his role in a shooting at McEachern High School, which left two non-students injured.

Crime

The Latest: Teen Arrested in Connection with Cobb County High School Shooting

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 2, 2024February 2, 2024

🚨 The Gist: Cledir Barros, father of an eight-year-old girl found dead in Bethlehem, has been charged with Second Degree Murder and Cruelty to Children in the Second Degree.

Crime

Father Arrested on Murder Charges in Eight-Year-Old Daughter’s Death in Bethlehem

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 1, 2024February 1, 2024

The Gist: A shooting in a McEachern High School parking lot left two non-students with non-life-threatening injuries.

Crime, Newsflash

Shooting at McEachern High School in Cobb County: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 1, 2024February 1, 2024

🚨 The Gist: In a residential burglary in Atlanta, two unidentified suspects were caught on a homeowner's surveillance camera.

Crime

Atlanta Home Burglary Caught on Camera: Do You Recognize These Suspects?

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 31, 2024

prison, prison cell, jail

Crime

Barrow County Girl’s Kidnapper Receives 20-Year Sentence

by Hannah Grace HaggardJanuary 31, 2024January 31, 2024

The Details: In a significant development, Gwinnett County Homicide Detectives have arrested and charged Natiela Barros, the stepmother of the recently deceased eight-year-old girl in Bethlehem, with several grave offenses.

Crime

Stepmother Charged in Tragic Death of Eight-Year-Old Girl in Bethlehem

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 31, 2024January 31, 2024

The Gist: Gwinnett County Detectives are investigating the death of an eight-year-old girl in Bethlehem, initially reported as a medical emergency.

Crime

Eight-Year-Old Found Dead in Bethlehem: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 30, 2024January 30, 2024

🔍 The Gist: Charles Terry Collins, 71, was found guilty of malice murder, felony murder, and other charges in the July 2023 shooting of his wife in Canton.

Crime

71-Year-Old Cherokee County Man Found Guilty of Killing His Wife

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 30, 2024January 30, 2024

Update: Authorities have recently shed more light on the tragic events that unfolded in Snellville. The investigation has taken a turn as officials now classify the incident as a double murder and suicide.

Crime

Double Murder and Suicide in Snellville: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 30, 2024January 30, 2024

🌡️ The Gist: As Atlanta anticipates cooler temperatures, the city responds by opening two warming centers tonight until the morning of January 30.

Atlanta Braces for Chilly Nights with Warming Centers Opening Today

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 29, 2024January 29, 2024

The Gist: A 37-year-old man was found dead in his car in a Woodstock Walmart parking lot, sparking an ongoing investigation.

A Man Was Found Dead in His Car in A Woodstock Walmart Parking Lot

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 29, 2024January 29, 2024

📍 The Gist: A teenage boy has died following a shooting in a Duluth parking lot, prompting a homicide investigation by Gwinnett officers.

Crime

Teen Dies After Duluth Shooting: Police Seek Leads

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 28, 2024January 28, 2024

The 2014 Snowpocalypse in Atlanta was an extraordinary event, marked by its sudden onset and the severe impact it had on the city.

The Georgia Chronicles

Frozen Flashback: It Has Been 10 Years Since Snowpocalypse Hit Georgia

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 28, 2024January 28, 2024