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The Gist: Atlanta has been ranked as the most barbecue-obsessed city, beating out Kansas City and Tampa Bay in the top three.

Food

Atlanta was named the most barbecue-obsessed city in the U.S.

by Thom ChandlerJune 13, 2023

The Gist: A juvenile suspect has been arrested by Alpharetta police officers in connection with an accidental shooting at a carnival at North Point Mall.

Crime

North Point Mall Carnival Shooting Suspect Arrested

by Thom ChandlerJune 10, 2023October 10, 2023

ATLANTA -- The lack of access to quality groceries and fresh food in southwest Atlanta could be addressed through Council Member Marci Collier Overstreet’s legislation to incentivize grocers to establish new stores, which was recently passed by the City Council.

Food

Atlanta puts $1.5 million toward grocery stores in Southwest Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerJune 9, 2023June 9, 2023

This Is It! Southern Kitchen & Bar-B-Q has been a beloved part of Atlanta's food scene for four decades, serving up mouth-watering BBQ to countless residents and visitors.

Food

From Humble Beginnings to Beloved Atlanta Institution: The Story of This Is It! Southern Kitchen & Bar-B-Q

by Thom ChandlerJune 8, 2023

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has released a statement on the approval of funding for the controversial “Cop City” project in Atlanta. The budget resolution for the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center was passed today after months of passionate debate from both supporters and opponents of the project.

Here’s what Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens had to say about the ‘Cop City’ vote

by Thom ChandlerJune 6, 2023

Belkis Teran, mother of Manuel Esteban Paez Teran, describes the slain activist’s love for the environment at a February press conference. (Photo credit: Rebecca Grapevine) ATLANTA – The Atlanta City Council has approved building a controversial public safety training center after hearing more than 14 hours of emotional testimony from opponents of “Cop City” laced

Residents outraged as Atlanta approves ‘Cop City’ training center

by Thom ChandlerJune 6, 2023

In a contentious and marathon city council meeting that lasted over 14 hours, a $67 million proposal to fund a new public safety training center, known as "Cop City," was passed by an 11-4 vote. Among the dissenters was Council Member Keisha Sean Waites, reflecting a deep-seated opposition among a significant portion of the Atlanta population.

Crime

Atlanta City council member shares why she voted against ‘Cop City’

by Thom ChandlerJune 6, 2023June 6, 2023

He was subsequently taken to the Fulton County Jail. The stolen tablet was returned to its rightful owner.

Crime

A Tale of Stolen Tablet and Swift Justice in Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerJune 5, 2023June 5, 2023

ATLANTA – Wellstar Health System officials came under fire Monday for committing to invest nearly $800 million late last year in a planned partnership with Augusta University Health System (AUHS) after closing two Atlanta-area hospitals. Wellstar and AUHS signed off on a 40-year partnership in December that included, among other things, capital for a new

Georgia lawmakers grill Wellstar over hospital closures

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJune 5, 2023

The Gist: Milton City Council stands poised to enhance the city's connectivity and promote healthier, greener transportation by linking the city to the popular Big Creek Greenway, a trail system that extends from Roswell to Forsyth County.

Greenway Gateway: Milton is Poised to Connect with the Big Creek Greenway

by Thom ChandlerJune 4, 2023October 10, 2023

Decorative Scales of Justice in the Courtroom

What is the Fulton County YSL RICO trial and what do you need to know about it?

by Thom ChandlerJune 3, 2023

The News: Three children from Atlanta, Jayla McDaniel, 6, Arthur Patterson, 10, and Amiya Patterson, 14, have gone missing. Their mother last saw them at a local park near their Perry Blvd. home on the afternoon of June 1.

Three children who were missing in Atlanta have been found safe

by Thom ChandlerJune 2, 2023June 2, 2023

A celebration of life and spirit services for Benjamin E. Mays High School student-athlete Bre’Asia D. Powell, who was tragically killed last week, will take place this weekend.

A City in Mourning: Atlanta remembers student who was killed outside Mays High School

by Thom ChandlerJune 1, 2023June 1, 2023

ATLANTA – The board of Atlanta’s regional transit agency gave the go-ahead Thursday to a contract with an engineering consultant to design the addition of mass transit to the Top End of Interstate 285. CDM Smith of Sandy Springs will incorporate high-capacity bus-rapid transit (BRT) service into a project that will add two barrier-separated toll

Traffic & Transportation

Metro Atlanta’s top end is getting more rapid transit stations

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJune 1, 2023June 1, 2023

Memorial Day is a time to remember fallen soldiers, but it is also an opportunity to reflect on the pressing challenges like homelessness facing many military veterans in Georgia and across the nation.

Housing Our Heroes: Georgia organizations embrace Mission to End Veteran Homelessness

by Stanley Dunlap | Georgia RecorderMay 29, 2023May 29, 2023

A graduation celebration took a tragic turn early Sunday morning as a confrontation escalated into a deadly shooting at Mays High School in Atlanta.

Crime

Graduation Celebration Turns Deadly at Mays High School in Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerMay 28, 2023May 28, 2023

The Gist: Roswell recently completed its first bond program project with the unveiling of the newly renovated turf fields at East Roswell Park.

New Turf Fields Installed at East Roswell Park

by Thom ChandlerMay 24, 2023October 10, 2023

Alpharetta: The Hidden Gem of Live Music in the South

by Thom ChandlerMay 23, 2023September 24, 2023

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