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In 2015, Christal McGee, then 19, was using Snapchat’s speed filter to photograph herself driving at a high speed. McGee was using the app’s speed filter to shoot a selfie when she crashed into another vehicle driven by Wentworth Maynard, who suffered serious injuries. The crash happened in Spalding County around 10:15 pm. Maynard spent weeks in a local hospital, suffering from traumatic brain injuries.

Snapchat on trial before Georgia Supreme Court

by Tim Darnell | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 21, 2021October 21, 2021

The event was created to raise funds to directly support the Alpharetta Public Safety and Milton First Responders Foundations. This year, the concert will feature an opening performance by Billy Allen and Unfinished Business before the incomparable John Driskell Hopkins of the Grammy award-winning Zac Brown Band takes the stage as the headliner.

John Driskell Hopkins of Zac Brown Band to perform in North Fulton

by Thom ChandlerOctober 21, 2021September 24, 2023

JOHNS CREEK -- Get ready to celebrate traditional food, music and art from around the world at the Johns Creek International Festival on Saturday.

Johns Creek International Festival returns Saturday

by City ReportsOctober 21, 2021September 24, 2023

SANDY SPRINGS -- The City of Sandy Springs will host informational pop-up meetings regarding the 2021 Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax referendum at the following locations the week of Oct. 25.

Traffic & Transportation

Find out more about how your TSPLOST vote impacts Sandy Springs

by City ReportsOctober 20, 2021October 20, 2021

Flight-line explosion at 2010 Miramar Airshow.

You may hear explosions in South Fulton next week. Here’s why

by Thom ChandlerOctober 20, 2021October 20, 2021

Only hours after another deadly shooting in Atlanta, several law enforcement officials told members of the Georgia Senate Public Safety Committee Wednesday what they need to lower crime rates and reduce stress on their judicial systems.

Crime

‘We need to clean up Atlanta:’ Lawmakers weigh options to reduce crime

by Tim Darnell | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 20, 2021September 24, 2023

ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Police Department is asking for your help finding a 56-year-old man who has been missing since Sept. 26.

Search for missing 56-year-old with dementia continues

by Thom ChandlerOctober 19, 2021September 24, 2023

ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Police Department is asking for your help finding a missing 21-year-old.

Atlanta police search for missing 21-year-old

by Thom ChandlerOctober 19, 2021October 19, 2021

Closeup Of Prescription Drugs

You can drop off unused prescriptions in Alpharetta Saturday

by Thom ChandlerOctober 19, 2021October 19, 2021

Man in white tank top and blue denim pants with leaf blower outdoors during daytime

Alpharetta reminds residents not to blow leaves in storm drains

by City ReportsOctober 14, 2021September 24, 2023

ALPHARETTA -- The Alpharetta Women’s Half Marathon & 5K Race presented by Altra Running is set for Sunday, Oct. 24, starting and finishing at the family-friendly atmosphere of Avalon.

Alpharetta Women’s Half Marathon & 5K set for Oct. 24

by City ReportsOctober 13, 2021September 24, 2023

JOHNS CREEK -- The Johns Creek Arts Festival returns this weekend and will last both Saturday and Sunday.

Johns Creek Arts Festival returns this weekend

by Thom ChandlerOctober 13, 2021September 24, 2023

Washington, DC / USA - July 9 2018: USA President Donald Trump in the Supreme Court of the United States, serious angry look during a speech.

Your Government

Judge Tosses Fulton Elections Lawsuit Filed by Trump Backers

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 13, 2021October 10, 2023

ATLANTA -- Atlanta’s homicide rate during the coronavirus pandemic increased more than 50 other major American cities, according to a new survey by the personal finance website WalletHub.

Crime

Atlanta’s homicide rate increase is the highest in the nation

by Tim Darnell | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 13, 2021September 24, 2023

ATLANTA -- Candidates jockeying to lead Georgia’s capital city clashed over crime and ethics at a Tuesday debate held as voters across the state went to the polls for the first day of early voting for nonpartisan municipal elections.

Your Government

Frontrunners in Atlanta Mayor’s race spar over crime and ethics

by Jill Nolin | Georgia RecorderOctober 13, 2021September 24, 2023

ATLANTA -- Atlanta police are asking for your help finding a missing 36-year-old woman.

Police need your help finding a missing 36-year-old Atlanta woman

by Thom ChandlerOctober 12, 2021October 12, 2021

Voting hand

Your Government

Fulton election workers fired after voter applications were shredded

by Thom ChandlerOctober 11, 2021October 11, 2021

Atlanta, Ga USA 06 07 20: Downtown Atlanta Georgia Atlanta Police car close up side door

Crime

Robbers kidnap man and force him to go to ATM

by Thom ChandlerOctober 11, 2021September 24, 2023

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