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🚨 The Impact: Residents in the Peachtree Road area experienced heightened security and concern following an attempted bank robbery.

Crime

Atlanta Bank Robbery Thwarted by Locked Cash Drawer

by Thom ChandlerNovember 19, 2023

The Gist: An electrical fire at a Midtown Atlanta high-rise critically injured two contractors during routine electrical system upgrades.

Fire

Fire Near Atlantic Station in Midtown Atlanta Injures Two Contractors

by Thom ChandlerNovember 19, 2023

The Gist: Joey Fournier, the last of four escapees from the Bibb County jailbreak on October 16, has been captured near Stockbridge.

Crime

Last Bibb County Escaped Inmate Caught

by Thom ChandlerNovember 18, 2023November 18, 2023

K9 Elsa, a seasoned member of the Gwinnett County Police Department, is set to retire this month. The decision, made jointly by the department and veterinary staff, comes after Elsa's eight years of dedicated service, impacted by her advancing age and declining performance.

Paw and Order: K9 Elsa Retires From the Gwinnett County Police Force

by Kelly PostNovember 18, 2023November 18, 2023

🚨 The Gist: A police chase inside Emory University Hospital Midtown resulted in an Atlanta police officer firing his weapon. No injuries were reported from the gunfire.

Crime

Shooting Scare at Emory University Hospital Midtown: Officer Fires Gun During Chase

by Thom ChandlerNovember 17, 2023November 17, 2023

🌟 The Gist: Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland, an award-winning drive-through light show, will debut at Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta, promising an immersive festive experience with synchronized musical lights.

Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland Lights up Cobb County With Dazzling Display

by Thom ChandlerNovember 17, 2023November 17, 2023

Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. Wins MVP After Historic Season

by Madison WilliamsNovember 17, 2023June 2, 2025

Trust Park will host Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game in 2025 ATLANTA – Atlanta was awarded Major League Baseball’s 2025 All-Star Game Thursday, two years after the game was pulled from Georgia during a flap over voting reform legislation state lawmakers had passed earlier that year. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred commended Atlanta Braves Chairman Terry

The Major League Baseball All-Star Game Is Coming to Georgia in 2025

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceNovember 16, 2023

The art world and the city of Atlanta are mourning the loss of Radcliffe Bailey, a celebrated contemporary artist known for his profound contributions to exploring African-American history through his art. Bailey, who was 55, died recently, leaving behind a legacy of influential works that resonated with themes of race, ancestry, and Southern heritage.

Atlanta Artist Radcliffe Bailey Dies at 55

by Hannah Grace HaggardNovember 15, 2023

The Gist: A SWAT standoff in Ball Ground concluded with the arrest of James Haley, 31, who police say had barricaded himself in a home following a probation violation.

Crime

Cherokee County SWAT Standoff Ends With Arrest: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerNovember 15, 2023November 15, 2023

🚓 The Gist: Cobb County deputies apprehended a wanted suspect using their drone unit on Wednesday. The high-tech pursuit ended at a local apartment complex without incident.

Crime

High-tech Chase: Cobb County Deputies Nab Suspect With Drone Assistance

by Thom ChandlerNovember 15, 2023

The Gist: A devastating blaze consumed a Civil War-era plantation home at Stone Mountain Park in the early hours of Tuesday morning. This fire represents a significant loss to the park's historical legacy.

Fire

Historic Stone Mountain Landmark Lost in Pre-dawn Blaze

by Hannah Grace HaggardNovember 15, 2023

🍂 The Gist: The Georgia Festival of Trees has been voted the 21st most cherished Thanksgiving tradition in the U.S. in 2023. Meanwhile, Atlanta's Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon ranks 69th in popularity.

Georgia Staples

Georgia Festival of Trees Ranks High Among National Thanksgiving Treasures

by Thom ChandlerNovember 15, 2023

On Wednesday, a Fulton County Superior Court judge is set to consider District Attorney Fani Willis’ request for a court order prohibiting lawyers from releasing witnesses statements and other confidential evidence in the 2020 presidential election interference case.

Crime

Explosive Leaked Videos: Prosecutors Fight to Block Release in High-stakes Fulton Election Case

by Stanley Dunlap | Georgia RecorderNovember 15, 2023

🚸 The Gist: A former bus driver at Lanier High School was arrested following allegations of inappropriate contact with students. This arrest occurred after the driver's resignation, which came shortly after the allegations were reported to school officials.

Lanier High School Bus Driver Arrested After Allegations of Inappropriate Contact With Students

by Thom ChandlerNovember 15, 2023November 15, 2023

🔥 The Gist: An early morning fire at a Lawrenceville business on Seaboard Industrial Drive NE, involving multiple vehicles, is under investigation for arson. No injuries were reported, and the fire was contained without structural damage.

Fire

Arson Suspected in Lawrenceville Business Fire

by Thom ChandlerNovember 15, 2023November 15, 2023

Fernando Carr, a detainee at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center with a documented heart condition and a reported drug addiction, died Monday, November 13, after experiencing severe chest pains and seizures while in custody.

Crime

Inmate Dies at Cobb County Detention Center

by Kelly PostNovember 14, 2023November 14, 2023

🍲 The Gist: Cherokee County's Public Services Agency is spearheading a food collection drive to replenish Dominic's Mission, a critical food pantry in Ball Ground.

Will Cherokee County Residents Fill a Tractor Trailer To Help Families in Need?

by Thom ChandlerNovember 14, 2023November 14, 2023