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🚔 The Gist: A domestic dispute at a Tractor Supply store in Grayson spiraled into a multi-hour standoff involving a woman and her four children, ending with her arrest and the children's safe recovery.

Crime

SWAT Standoff in Grayson: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 26, 2024January 26, 2024

🔒 The Gist: Cameron Burnett Long, a 45-year-old resident of Woodstock, was found guilty of kidnapping and false imprisonment on January 25, by a Cherokee County jury.

Crime

Woodstock Man Found Guilty in Kidnapping Case

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 26, 2024January 26, 2024

🚗 The Gist: On Monday, Jan. 29, all new lanes on Glenridge Drive beneath I-285 will open, featuring two lanes in each direction and improved access to I-285 westbound.

Traffic & Transportation

Glenridge Drive Transformation Complete with New Lanes Under I-285

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 26, 2024January 26, 2024

David Hankerson, who served as Cobb County's Manager for over two decades, died Thursday after a long illness. He was 77. His tenure, beginning in 1984 and culminating in his appointment as County Manager in 1993, was marked by substantial changes in the county’s landscape, transitioning it from a largely suburban-rural area to a bustling metropolitan county.

David Hankerson, Longtime Cobb County Manager, Dies at 77

by Kelly PostJanuary 26, 2024

The Republican-controlled Georgia Senate voted Friday to investigate allegations that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis was involved in an improper relationship with the special prosecutor she hired in the election interference case against Donald Trump.

Representing You

Georgia State Senate to Probe Fani Willis in Trump Election Case

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJanuary 26, 2024January 26, 2024

POV Windshield Wipers Displacing Heavy Rain In Rush Hour Traffic

Traffic & Transportation

Norcross Traffic Snarl: Gas Leak Prompts Lane Closures on Buford Highway

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 24, 2024January 24, 2024

🔍 The Gist: Legislation for a new city named Mulberry in northeastern Gwinnett County, Georgia, has sparked a mix of support and opposition. Advocates highlight local control over planning and zoning, while critics fear it could disrupt Gwinnett County's service delivery and existing city agreements.

Your Government

Mulberry: Gwinnett’s Potential 17th City Spurs Debate

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 24, 2024January 24, 2024

🚗 The Gist: A daytime robbery in Duluth saw a worker's wallet stolen from her car, leading to a spree of credit card fraud.

Crime

Duluth Resident’s Day Ruined by Bold Daylight Theft

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 24, 2024January 24, 2024

🚚 The Gist: The iconic 1895 structure at 127 Main Street, Lilburn, is set to be relocated to Monroe within the next two weeks, weather permitting.

Historic 1895 Lilburn Home on the Move to Monroe

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 22, 2024January 22, 2024

The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed a case of measles in metro Atlanta, the first since 2020.

Measles in Georgia? What We Know

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderJanuary 22, 2024

The Gist: In Marietta, a family's welfare check revealed a tragic scene, leading to a significant murder charge.

Crime

Marietta Tragedy: Local Woman’s Death Leads to Murder Charge

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 22, 2024January 22, 2024

Buford Family and Pets Safe After Devastating House Fire

Fire

Buford Family and Two Dogs Safe After Devastating House Fire

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 21, 2024January 21, 2024

💧 The Gist: The boil water advisory affecting parts of south Cobb County has been lifted following negative bacteria tests, signaling safe water consumption.

Cobb County’s Water Is Safe Again: Boil Water Advisory Lifted

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 20, 2024January 20, 2024

Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee has scheduled a Feb. 15 hearing to discuss accusations that District Attorney Fani Willis was involved in a romantic relationship with a special prosecutor she hired to assist with the racketeering and conspiracy case accusing Donald Trump of illegally orchestrating a multi-state attempt to overturn the 2020 election.

Crime

Hearing Date Set for Fani Willis Misconduct Accusations

by Stanley Dunlap | Georgia RecorderJanuary 19, 2024January 19, 2024

🚨 The Gist: Mathew Dylan Mccullock, a 19-year-old from Buford, was arrested by Gwinnett County Police for organizing and participating in illegal street racing events.

Crime

Buford Teen Accused of Organizing Illegal Street Racing

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 19, 2024January 19, 2024

🌿 The Gist: Gwinnett County, in a move to bolster sustainability, has introduced 10 new glass recycling locations. This expansion provides residents more convenient options to participate in eco-friendly practices.

Gwinnett Goes Green: 10 New Glass Recycling Sites Open

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 19, 2024January 19, 2024

Bill Belichick will be the next head coach of the Atlanta Falcons next season, according to a report from NFL on CBS insider Josina Anderson.

Bill Belichick Expected To Sign as New Atlanta Falcons Coach

by Mike FisherJanuary 19, 2024

🚨 The Gist: An early morning burglary at The Peach Cobbler Factory, a beloved local business in Atlanta, resulted in the loss of cash and property damage.

Crime

Atlanta’s Peach Cobbler Factory Falls Victim to Early Morning Break-In

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 19, 2024