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Your Government

Lucy McBath Leads Bipartisan Bill To Boost Adult Literacy and Workforce Readiness

by Thom ChandlerOctober 18, 2023October 18, 2023

The Gist: Atlanta Resident Emma Bostic, an Atlanta resident, found her goodwill exploited when a seemingly benign request for a ride to the train station by a male stranger ended in a petty theft, opening a small window into a spree of ongoing serious crimes the suspect is believed to be embroiled in.

Crime

Good Samaritan Deceived: A Ride to the Train Station Turns Costly for Atlanta Woman

by Thom ChandlerOctober 18, 2023

The Gist: Charles Terry Collins, 70, faces multiple charges in connection to the shooting death of his wife, Deborah Collins, this summer in Cherokee County.

Crime

70-Year-old Georgia Man Charged in His Wife’s Death

by Thom ChandlerOctober 17, 2023October 17, 2023

Chick-fil-A, that famous fast-food chain known for its delicious chicken sandwiches and waffle fries, has a rich history and numerous intriguing facts that many fans might not be familiar with.

8 Things You Didn’t Know About Chick-fil-A

by Thom ChandlerOctober 17, 2023October 17, 2023

The Gist: A doctor from Duluth has pleaded guilty to using the dark web to hire a hitman to kill his girlfriend -- only to be thwarted by the FBI.

Crime

Georgia Doctor Pleads Guilty in Dark Web Plot To Hire a Hitman To Kill His Girlfriend

by Thom ChandlerOctober 17, 2023October 17, 2023

The Gist: Calais Campbell, the renowned Atlanta Falcons player, is celebrating his on-field milestone by donating $100,000 to assist teachers in underfunded schools, focusing on areas that shaped his football career.

Falcons Player Calais Campbell Is Donating $100,000 to Teachers After His 100th Career Sack

by Thom ChandlerOctober 16, 2023October 16, 2023

The Gist: Gwinnett County residents have a chance to safely dispose of their unused medications on Saturday, October 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., protecting both the environment and lives.

Need To Get Rid of Unused Medication in Gwinnett? Here’s How

by Thom ChandlerOctober 15, 2023October 15, 2023

A week ago Saturday, rockets began to pour out of Gaza and Hamas militants stormed Israeli villages, killing and kidnapping civilians as well as military and police.

Georgians Take to the Streets in Response to War in Israel

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderOctober 14, 2023October 19, 2023

The Gist: The GBI is investigating a police shooting in Decatur. Initial reports indicate that a suspected wanted for shooting a police K9, Geoffrey Walker, was confronted by officers but failed to comply with their commands.

Crime

GBI: Police Kill Georgia Man Suspected of Shooting K9 Officer

by Thom ChandlerOctober 14, 2023October 14, 2023

Shades of the 1968 Heidi Game were in the air late Friday night when ESPN2 abruptly ended its live broadcast of the Georgia high school showdown between Buford and Mill Creek, a pair of national powers, shifting its audience to the ESPN app with the game still squarely in the balance. The move was ...

High School Sports

ESPN2 Cuts Feed on Mill Creek vs. Buford Showdown in Final Seconds

by Gary AdornatoOctober 14, 2023October 14, 2023

The Gist: A late-night traffic stop in Woodstock escalated into a police shooting, leaving resident Emmanuel Millard critically injured after a police chase and subsequent shooting.

Crime

Police Shooting in Woodstock: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerOctober 13, 2023October 13, 2023

The Gist: MARTA riders won’t have to stand in line at ticket machines anymore. Soon, they can use their bank cards or mobile wallets directly at the fare gate instead of using Breeze cards.

Traffic & Transportation

Soon You Will Be Able To Pay Marta Fare Using Your Debit Card

by Thom ChandlerOctober 12, 2023October 12, 2023

DULUTH -- A 25-year-old man, Antonio Cartagena, was arrested in Duluth on October 10 following a disturbing incident that took place in a Lyft ride-sharing vehicle.

Crime

Georgia Man Charged With Public Indecency During Lyft Ride

by Thom ChandlerOctober 12, 2023October 12, 2023

The Gist: Atlanta residents face the pinch as inflation rates soar, ranking the city fifth in the U.S. for the biggest inflation problem.

Atlanta Ranks Number 5 Among Cities With the Biggest Inflation Woes

by Thom ChandlerOctober 12, 2023

Below is a statement released by Cobb County Commission Chair Lisa Cupid on Thursday about the ongoing war in Israel.

Read Cobb County Commission Chair Lisa Cupid’s Statement on Israel

by Lisa CupidOctober 12, 2023October 12, 2023

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Crime

3 Stabbed at Atlanta Airport: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerOctober 11, 2023October 11, 2023

Update: Roswell officials have changed their plans for the Veterans Day celebration. According to city officials, the City of Roswell has cancelled the 2023 Veterans Day Breakfast. The event will now be an honor walk and ceremony only. The original story is below.

Roswell Veterans Day Ceremony Set for Saturday November 11

by Thom ChandlerOctober 11, 2023October 25, 2023

The Gist: An 11-year-old girl is now hospitalized with serious injuries after a vehicle struck her while crossing Post Oak Tritt Road on Tuesday morning.

Traffic & Transportation

11-Year-Old Girl Seriously Injured After Being Hit by a Car While Crossing a Cobb County Street

by Thom ChandlerOctober 10, 2023October 10, 2023