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The Gist: Starting today, Atlanta residents can expect improved tree protection measures and a greener environment as the city overhauls its Tree Protection Ordinance.

Atlanta has big changes in store when it comes to trees

by Thom ChandlerApril 13, 2023

ATLANTA – The Democratic National Committee (DND) Tuesday announced Chicago as host city for the party’s convention next year, ending a competition that also featured Atlanta, Houston, and New York City. In a news release, the committee cited the Midwest as a critical Democratic stronghold, forming the “blue wall” that keyed President Joe Biden’s 2020

Chicago beats Atlanta in bidding for Democratic National Convention

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceApril 11, 2023

The News: A police shooting in South Fulton has left a 17-year-old in critical condition.

Crime

Police shoot 17-year-old in South Fulton

by Thom ChandlerApril 8, 2023

The Gist: An early morning police shooting in Atlanta has left one man injured and one officer hurt.

Crime

Early morning cop attack ends in police shooting in Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerApril 8, 2023April 8, 2023

The News: A search is underway for the individual responsible for a brutal physical and sexual assault in Atlanta, and the police are urging the public to help identify the suspect.

Crime

Violent sexual predator on the loose in Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerApril 6, 2023

Small garden in front of the Dutch house. Netherlands

Georgia By The Numbers

Atlanta ranks number 2 in nation for urban gardening

by Thom ChandlerApril 4, 2023

The Gist: A crackdown on illegal street racing in Atlanta led to multiple arrests and impounded vehicles, as local law enforcement agencies joined forces over the weekend to protect public safety.

Crime

Police crack down on street racing in Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerApril 3, 2023April 3, 2023

The News: A 17-year-old from Norcross is facing multiple charges after being arrested in connection to a hit-and-run crash in Roswell that left two elderly pedestrians critically injured.

Crime

Norcross teen arrested in Roswell hit-and-run that injured elderly pedestrians

by Thom ChandlerApril 2, 2023

The Gist: The Sandy Springs Police Department is now providing a free Parent-Teen Driving Class aimed at reducing the number of motor vehicle crash-related injuries and fatalities among teenagers and young adults.

Sandy Springs Police Department Offers Free Parent-Teen Driving Class

by Thom ChandlerMarch 30, 2023

The Gist: Alpharetta law enforcement officials have arrested five suspects and are seeking two more after a successful undercover operation targeting child predators. The operation was a joint effort between the Special Investigations Unit of the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety, Forsyth County Sheriff's Office, and the Fulton County District Attorney's Office.

Crime

Alpharetta Police Nab Five in Child Exploitation Sting

by Thom ChandlerMarch 29, 2023September 24, 2023

Tuesday morning, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens delivered his 2023 State of the City breakfast address to a ballroom of business leaders downtown. Public safety, affordable housing and empowering youth were primary topics.

Atlanta mayor Andre Dickens says homicides are down 56%

by GPB News StaffMarch 29, 2023

The Roswell City Council voted 5-1 Monday to approve changes to the city's open records policy, requiring individuals and entities to provide verifiable names and addresses to receive public records.

Representing You

Is Roswell’s new open records policy the end of anonymous public records requests?

by Thom ChandlerMarch 28, 2023March 28, 2023

The News: A major break in a Decatur murder case from last year has led to the arrest of a 19-year-old suspect.

Crime

Decatur Murder Suspect Arrested in Atlanta after Multi-Agency Manhunt

by Thom ChandlerMarch 24, 2023

Special Features

He Lost His Special Braves Hat. The Braves and His Wife Stepped in

by Peter Biello | GA TodayMarch 24, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: The Children's Development Academy is set to host the 13th annual Down Home Derby on May 6. This fundraiser event aims to raise crucial funds to support the the academy's mission of providing high-quality early education for all children in the community.

Get your tickets today for the 2023 Down Home Derby

by Thom ChandlerMarch 23, 2023March 23, 2023

The Gist: The South Fulton Police Department is warning parents and teens about the potential dangers and criminal charges related to the misuse of popular toy guns, known as Orbit Guns and Splatter Guns.

Crime

When Fun Goes Too Far: South Fulton Police Tackle Toy Gun Dangers

by Thom ChandlerMarch 19, 2023March 19, 2023

Traffic jam

Traffic & Transportation

Which city has the worst traffic in Georgia?

by Samuel Stebbins | 24/7 Wall St. via The Center SquareMarch 18, 2023

ATLANTA -- In response to the plunging temperatures expected tonight, the city of Atlanta will open two warming centers to provide shelter for those in need. The centers will open at 8 p.m. tonight and remain operational until 8 a.m. on Sunday.

Atlanta opens warming centers ahead of freezing temperatures

by Thom ChandlerMarch 18, 2023March 18, 2023

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