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The News: Due to unseasonably cold predicted temperatures, Zoo Atlanta will be closed for regular operations on Friday, Dec. 22 and Saturday, Dec. 23.

Zoo Atlanta closes due to cold weather

by Thom ChandlerDecember 21, 2022December 21, 2022

MILTON -- Milton Police are investigating three burglaries and one attempted one that occurred in recent days.

Crime

Police investigate a rash of home burglaries in Milton

by Thom ChandlerDecember 19, 2022December 19, 2022

ATLANTA -- The City of Atlanta announced the opening of an emergency warming center in anticipation of frigid temperatures.

Atlanta warming center opens as temperatures dip

by Thom ChandlerDecember 17, 2022September 24, 2023

ATLANTA -- A 77-year-old woman was stabbed to death Saturday in her home at Paces West Terrace in the Buckhead area.

Crime

77-year-old woman stabbed to death at West Paces home

by Thom ChandlerDecember 11, 2022December 11, 2022

ATLANTA -- Similar to the commitment of firefighters who answer the call in times of need, the legacy of the Atlanta Fire Rescue Station 16 holiday party is a call to action during the most wonderful time of the year for children and families in need.

Atlanta Firefighters Make Christmas Bright for Neighborhood Children

by Thom ChandlerDecember 10, 2022October 10, 2023

Sandy Springs police are reporting a major crash on I-285 East and Peachtree Dunwoody Road.

Traffic & Transportation

Tractor-trailer crash shuts down lanes on I-285 and closes Peachtree Dunwoody Road

by Thom ChandlerDecember 9, 2022December 9, 2022

ALPHARETTA -- Giovani Orozco Ramirez has been sentenced for drug trafficking activities that put large quantities of methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, and firearms within reach of his young children.

Crime

Georgia man sentenced for trafficking drugs out of his Alpharetta home within reach of his children

by Crime ReportsDecember 8, 2022September 24, 2023

ROSWELL -- Roswell voters have elected Sarah Beeson to serve the remainder of Marcelo Zapata's term as Post 1 City Council member.

Your Government

Roswell Election Results: Sarah Beeson wins runoff for City Council seat

by Thom ChandlerDecember 7, 2022December 7, 2022

The days are merry and bright this Christmas season, and Atlanta restaurants are spreading cheer with Christmas meals and special hours over Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Holiday diners can hang the stockings, put the presents under the tree and then head to a local Atlanta eatery for a special celebration. After gifts are unwrapped on Christmas Day, 10th & Piedmont, Gilbert’s, and Sankranti welcome diners back for a change of pace.

Food

Metro Atlanta Christmas Dining Guide

by Special to The Georgia SunDecember 6, 2022December 6, 2022

ATLANTA -- Investigators with the Atlanta Police Department are seeking assistance in identifying two suspects in connection to a vehicle break-in.

Crime

Police search for two suspects in vehicle break-in in Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerDecember 6, 2022December 6, 2022

prison, prison cell, jail

Crime

Former Atlanta police officer gets 50 years in prison for rape in Cherokee County

by Thom ChandlerDecember 5, 2022September 24, 2023

The holidays are known for encouraging overeating and overspending, which is bad news when over 40% of U.S. adults are already obese and the country has over $1 trillion in credit card debt.

Georgia By The Numbers

Atlanta makes list of Most Sinful Cities in the U.S.

by Special to The Georgia SunDecember 5, 2022September 24, 2023

The season’s most appreciated gifts last far longer than a single holiday season. Gifts from Zoo Atlanta may be just what you're looking for to create memories, open a world of educational experiences, support species, and make a personal impact on the preservation of wildlife and wild places for future generations.

News You Can Use

Want to give an experience gift this Christmas? Check out Zoo Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerDecember 2, 2022September 24, 2023

ROSWELL -- The Roswell Fire Department is using a wreath as a symbol to raise awareness of holiday fires and is urging residents to "keep the wreath green."

What do the red and green lights on the wreath at the Roswell Fire Department mean?

by Thom ChandlerDecember 2, 2022December 2, 2022

Former President Barack Obama returned to Atlanta Thursday for the second time in a month to press Georgians to turn out and vote for Democratic U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock one more time.

Your Government

Barack Obama returns to Georgia to campaign for Raphael Warnock in senate race

by Rebecca Grapevine | Capitol Beat News ServiceDecember 2, 2022September 24, 2023

ATLANTA -- Atlanta police have released surveillance footage of a group of individuals that were present during the Sunday, Nov. 26 shooting at 1371 Market Street near Atlantic Station.

Crime

Surveillance video of suspects in shooting near Atlantic Station released

by Thom ChandlerNovember 30, 2022September 24, 2023

ATLANTA -- MARTA will run more frequent train service through downtown Atlanta Saturday, Dec. 3, for the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium between the Georgia Bulldogs and LSU Tigers, with kickoff scheduled for 4 p.m.

MARTA will run trains more frequently during the SEC Championship Game between UGA and LSU

by Thom ChandlerNovember 30, 2022November 30, 2022

Car crash

Traffic & Transportation

18 people died in traffic crashes in Georgia over Thanksgiving weekend

by Thom ChandlerNovember 30, 2022September 24, 2023

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