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Pets

This is Atlanta’s Most Popular Dog Breed

by Thom ChandlerMarch 15, 2023October 10, 2023

Roswell police officers responded to a call of a person shot at a home located in the 500 block of Wexford Hollow Run at about 5 p.m. on March 3. Upon arrival, officers found a 17-year-old boy who had been shot in the face.

Crime

A Roswell teenager was shot in the face. Two other teens have been charged

by Thom ChandlerMarch 14, 2023March 14, 2023

Missing 10-year-old Legend Pippin found

by Thom ChandlerMarch 13, 2023March 13, 2023

The Gist: City officials in Roswell are proposing a change to its public records policy. A draft resolution proposes that public records will only be sent to entities or individuals who provide verifiable names and addresses.

Roswell eyes public records changes

by Thom ChandlerMarch 10, 2023March 10, 2023

CANTON – Former science teacher 65-year-old Robert Allen Vandel, of Canton, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for two counts of child molestation involving a middle schooler who attended Lyndon Academy in Holly Springs.

Crime

Former Science Teacher Sentenced to 20 Years for Child Molestation at Georgia Middle School

by Thom ChandlerMarch 10, 2023

The News: The Cobb County Police Department was involved in a police shooting on Wednesday night. According to preliminary investigation, an officer shot the driver of a car during a traffic stop on I-75 South near Delk Road.

Crime

Cobb police shoot a man during a traffic stop. Here’s what we know

by Thom ChandlerMarch 10, 2023

Atlanta residents of all ages will have a chance to immerse themselves in the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics during the Atlanta Science Festival from March 10 through 25.

The Atlanta Science Festival Returns with 150 Events March 10-25

by Thom ChandlerMarch 9, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: Georgia lawmakers are listening to Buckhead residents who are concerned about crime in their neighborhoods. As a result, the area will see a new Georgia State Patrol satellite post in north Atlanta, as part of a 2024 state budget initiative.

Crime

Buckhead is getting a Georgia State Patrol post

by Thom ChandlerMarch 8, 2023March 8, 2023

A coalition of over 200 faith leaders will gather at Atlanta City Hall on Monday to express their opposition to the proposed construction of "Cop City" in the South River Forest.

Crime

Over 200 Faith Leaders Unite to Stop Cop City

by Thom ChandlerMarch 4, 2023

ALPHARETTA -- Lanes will be closed on Highway 9 between Maxwell Road and Old Milton Parkway in the City of Alpharetta Sunday for utility work, according to a statement from the Georgia Department of Transportation.

Traffic & Transportation

Lanes Will Be Closed on Highway 9 in Alpharetta This Weekend

by Thom ChandlerMarch 3, 2023October 10, 2023

A yearslong effort by a small but vocal group pushing for a wealthy Atlanta neighborhood to secede from the city's control was roundly rebuked Thursday, as a bipartisan coalition in the Georgia Senate rejected legislation for the City of Buckhead City.

Representing You

Buckhead Cityhood bill that would ‘jerk the heart out of Atlanta’ fails

by Stephen Fowler | GA TodayMarch 3, 2023March 3, 2023

The Gist: The Buckhead Coalition, a non-profit organization in Buckhead, Atlanta, has issued a letter urging opposition to Senate Bill 59, which would pave the way for a vote on Buckhead cityhood. The proposed legislation would allow residents of Buckhead to decide whether they want to form a new city separate from Atlanta.

The Buckhead Coalition is against Buckhead cityhood. Here’s why

by Thom ChandlerMarch 1, 2023March 1, 2023

This month we will look at a normal event that turned into a wild west showdown in Roswell in 1983. It started with comments from a city council member that got residents up in arms and ended with a showdown at City Hall. First, let's travel back in time and see what life was like in 1983.

The Georgia Chronicles

Flashback: Wild West showdown in Roswell

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 28, 2023February 28, 2023

ATLANTA -- One man is dead following a police shooting at the North Avenue MARTA station in Atlanta on Feb. 24.

Crime

MARTA police shoot and kill man suspected of pulling gun on them at North Ave. station

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 25, 2023

Macrina was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Steve C. Jones to four years and six months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, and $40,000 in restitution. Macrina was convicted of conspiracy and federal program bribery on Oct. 14, 2022, following a jury trial.

Crime

Former Atlanta water commissioner sentenced to prison for bribery

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 24, 2023

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Water Outages in Johns Creek: Here’s What’s Happening

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 21, 2023October 10, 2023

The Atlanta Police Department is seeking assistance from the public to locate a missing juvenile, Janari Morrison.

Have you seen missing 12-year-old Janari Morrison?

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 21, 2023February 21, 2023

The City of Atlanta has closed on a real estate deal with the State of Georgia to purchase the property at 2 Peachtree Street, according to Mayor Andre Dickens.

Atlanta Mayor seals the deal on affordable housing initiative with purchase of iconic 2 Peachtree St.

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 16, 2023February 16, 2023

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