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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

LAWRENCEVILLE -- A shooting case in Lawrenceville has taken a grim turn, with one victim now dead and new murder charges filed.

Crime

Lawrenceville Shooter Now Faces Murder Charges After Victim Dies

by Kelly PostNovember 13, 2023November 13, 2023

🗞️ The Gist: Duluth's Police Department is offering a free Vacation House Check service for residents planning to leave town for the holidays. The service includes routine checks for unlocked doors or windows and monitoring for any suspicious vehicles near your homes.

Going Out of Town for the Holidays? The Duluth Police Have Your House Covered

by Thom ChandlerNovember 12, 2023November 12, 2023

🚒 The Gist: A devastating fire erupted on the rooftop of an apartment complex in Atlanta, prompting a large-scale rescue operation and subsequent arrests for property damage and reckless conduct.

Fire

Two Arrested After Major Fire at Atlanta Apartment Complex: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerNovember 12, 2023

Roswell is a city rich with history, culture, and natural beauty. Just a short drive from Atlanta, Roswell offers a retreat into an environment filled with Southern grace and the echoes of times past. This article delves into a few of the lesser-known facets of Roswell, revealing surprising insights that even some locals may not be aware of.

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Roswell

by Thom ChandlerNovember 11, 2023

Raiola helped the nationally ranked Wolves build a big lead with five touchdowns in the first half of their playoff game against Wheeler

High School Sports

Dylan Raiola, UGA 5-Star Quarterback Commit, Scores 5 Touchdowns in First Half of Playoff Win

by Zach ShuganNovember 11, 2023November 11, 2023

The Gist: Starting next week, drivers along Ga. 400 will need to plan for delays as bridge construction tightens its grip on daily commutes.

Traffic & Transportation

Get Ready for Delays on Ga. 400. Here’s Why

by Kelly PostNovember 10, 2023November 10, 2023