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Roadside construction warning signs

Traffic & Transportation

Glenridge Drive Will Open Fully on Saturday

by Kelly PostOctober 27, 2023October 27, 2023

Woman in Blue Denim Jacket Sitting on Gray Sofa

Thousands of DeKalb County Residents at Risk of Losing Medicaid Coverage

by Kelly PostOctober 27, 2023October 27, 2023

The Gist: A crash involving an overturned tractor-trailer took place on I-575 Wednesday, resulting in the death of the driver.

Traffic & Transportation

Driver Killed in Overturned Tractor-trailer Crash on I-575

by Thom ChandlerOctober 27, 2023October 27, 2023

prison, prison cell, jail

Crime

Atlanta Man Convicted in Murder of 29-year-old During Fake Drug Deal

by Kelly PostOctober 27, 2023

The Gist: Hector Rolon, a 77-year-old Lawrenceville resident, was last seen leaving his apartment around 3 a.m. Friday.

Urgent Search for Missing Lawrenceville Man, Hector Rolon

by Thom ChandlerOctober 27, 2023

The Gist: Emory University President Gregory L. Fenves released a statement this week condemning antisemitic remarks made during a recent protest on campus.

Emory University President Says There Is ‘No Place at Emory’ for Antisemitism

by Kelly PostOctober 27, 2023

(The Center Square) — Atlanta is one of the worst cities for commuters in the country, according to a new analysis, confirming what many living in the area already know.

Traffic & Transportation

News You Already Knew: Atlanta Is the Third Worst City for Commuters

by T.A. DeFeo | The Center SquareOctober 27, 2023October 27, 2023

🛻 The Gist: The I-575/Sixes Road Interchange is on the brink of a transformation, promising residents better transportation, increased accessibility, and a vibrant commercial hub.

Traffic & Transportation

Major Upgrades Coming to I-575/Sixes Road: Here’s What It Means for You

by Thom ChandlerOctober 27, 2023October 27, 2023

🏙️ The Gist: WalletHub’s recent study on the "Best Small Cities in America" 2023 unveiled the highs and lows of living in Georgia’s small cities. While Woodstock, Alpharetta, and Duluth rode high, Stonecrest, East Point, LaGrange, and Albany trailed at the bottom.

Georgia By The Numbers

Here Are the Best (And Worst) Small Cities in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerOctober 26, 2023

🚨 The Gist: Ebony Sorrell Strozier, 32, has been reported missing, and Gwinnett Police are asking for your help to assist in her search.

Have You Seen Missing Lawrenceville Woman Ebony Sorrell Strozier?

by Thom ChandlerOctober 26, 2023October 26, 2023

buford dam, lake lanier, chattahoochee river

Tips and Knowledge

Everything You Need To Know About Gwinnett County Water

by Thom ChandlerOctober 25, 2023October 25, 2023

⚖️ The Gist: Edrick Agee and Avonte Treon Fortson were found guilty by a jury for a series of armed robberies in Brookhaven that occurred between December 2019 and January 2020.

Crime

Two Brothers Convicted in Violent Brookhaven Robberies

by Thom ChandlerOctober 25, 2023October 25, 2023

🔍 The Gist: Gwinnett Police are intensively searching for 30-year-old Deztani Cheryce Williams, who was last seen near the QuikTrip on Jimmy Carter Blvd.

Have You Seen Missing 30-Year-old Deztani Cheryce Williams From Gwinnett County?

by Thom ChandlerOctober 25, 2023October 25, 2023

🍴 The Gist: The MICHELIN Guide debuted in Atlanta, awarding the city's restaurants with 10 Bib Gourmands, 5 One Stars, and 2 Green Stars, marking the first year the city's restaurants have made the prestigious guide.

Food

MICHELIN Guide Recognition Puts Atlanta’s Culinary Scene on the Map

by Thom ChandlerOctober 25, 2023October 25, 2023

Halloween decoration on window

Georgia By The Numbers

Georgia Named America’s 12th Spookiest State Just in Time for Halloween

by Kelly PostOctober 25, 2023October 25, 2023

🚔 The Gist: On October 23, 2023, a hit and run incident occurred in Duluth, resulting in the death of 26-year-old Cassius Franswah. The Duluth Police Department reported the arrest of a suspect within 17 hours.

Traffic & Transportation

Suspect in Fatal Hit and Run in Duluth Arrested

by Thom ChandlerOctober 24, 2023October 24, 2023

Jenna Ellis ATLANTA – A fourth defendant in Fulton County’s prosecution of former President Donald Trump on charges of interfering in Georgia’s 2020 presidential election results pleaded guilty Tuesday. Lawyer Jenna Ellis, 38, pleaded guilty to one count of aiding and abetting false statements and writing, a felony, for her role in making false allegations

‘If I Knew Then What I Know Now, I Would Have Declined To Represent Donald Trump’

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 24, 2023January 7, 2024

The Gist: A 6-year-old boy, Jayveon Pruitt, was found dead with multiple stab wounds in an apartment fire in Peachtree Corners. Today, His mother, A’zaria Shante Burton, has been charged with multiple crimes, including malice murder and arson.

Crime

Peachtree Corners Tragedy: Mother Charged in Child’s Death

by Thom ChandlerOctober 24, 2023October 24, 2023