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Gov. Brian Kemp released a $32.5 billion fiscal 2024 state budget proposal Jan. 13 that’s heavy on spending for education and gives Georgia teachers and state employees $2,000 raises.

Stories you may have missed around Georgia last week

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News Service and Rebecca Grapevine | Capitol Beat News ServiceJanuary 16, 2023January 16, 2023

UPDATE: According to the Atlanta Police Department, Alexis Young has been found and is in good health.

24-year-old Alexis Young, who went missing in Atlanta, has been found

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 14, 2023January 14, 2023

Alpharetta ranks 6th among the nation’s top 50 cities for finding new apartments. In addition, it has the highest share of new apartments in top locations — surpassing even Atlanta and Savannah.

Alpharetta is One of the Top Cities in the U.S. for Finding a New Apartment

by Special to The Georgia SunJanuary 14, 2023October 10, 2023

Buckhead cityhood supporters have indicated they’re not giving up on the effort to create their own city. A social media account promoting the idea tweeted with enthusiasm about this year’s lobbying push.

Crime

Atlanta mayor talks about crime as murmurs of Buckhead cityhood kick up

by Riley Bunch | GA TodayJanuary 11, 2023January 11, 2023

ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Police Department is asking for your help locating the suspect vehicle and driver that was involved in a pedestrian traffic fatality on Jan. 7 at I-75/85 South near Pryor Road SW.

Crime

Police search for driver in fatal hit-and-run crash in Atlanta that killed a 70-year-old

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 9, 2023January 9, 2023

The City of East Point confirmed that former city councilman Leeman Barge has died at 85.

Former East Point City Councilman Leeman Barge dead at 85

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 8, 2023January 8, 2023

An ex-manager at Houck's Grille in Roswell was sentenced to two years in prison after prosecutors say he used a company credit card to rack up $300,000 in personal visits to adult entertainment clubs.

Crime

Former manager at Houck’s Grille sentenced for embezzling $300,000 from the restaurant

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 5, 2023January 5, 2023

ATLANTA -- Celebratory gunfire caused three injuries in Atlanta on New Year's Eve.

Crime

Two more New Year’s Eve celebratory gunfire injuries reported in Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 2, 2023January 2, 2023

Below are recent restaurant health inspection scores for restaurants in North Fulton County. These reports cover the period from Dec. 20, 2022 to Jan. 2, 2023.

Food

Recent North Fulton restaurant health inspection scores

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 2, 2023September 24, 2023

According to the Atlanta Police Department, celebratory gunfire could be to blame.

Crime

17-year-old shot by celebratory gunfire near Underground Atlanta on New Year’s Eve

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 1, 2023January 1, 2023

Airsoft gun replica on dark background

In The Know: Should Atlanta give residents free lock boxes for gun storage?

by Thom ChandlerDecember 31, 2022December 31, 2022

ATLANTA -- Atlanta's famed New Year's Eve Peach Drop will return tonight after several years on hiatus.

Atlanta’s New Year’s Eve Peach Drop returns tonight

by Thom ChandlerDecember 31, 2022December 31, 2022

ALPHARETTA -- It should come as no surprise that the Technology City of The South is also one of the nation's 10 best cities for remote work. Alpharetta -- known for its tech sector jobs and innovation -- ranked No. 6 in a recent study on the best places for remote workers.

Alpharetta Ranked Among the 10 Best Places for Remote Workers

by Thom ChandlerDecember 29, 2022October 10, 2023

ALPHARETTA -- Be part of a 32-year tradition of giving a gift to Mother Nature by recycling your natural Christmas tree during the City of Alpharetta’s Bring One for The Chipper event on Saturday, Jan. 7.

How to Dispose of Your Christmas Tree in Alpharetta

by City ReportsDecember 28, 2022October 10, 2023

Marietta-based WellStar Health System and Augusta University Health System have signed a letter of intent to form a partnership, the two systems announced Tuesday.

Augusta University Health System joins WellStar

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceDecember 27, 2022December 27, 2022

In an exciting continuation of a uniquely Atlanta legacy, the only son of Zoo Atlanta’s most famous gorilla will become a first-time father in 2023. Shalia, a 20-year-old female in Willie B. Jr.’s troop, is expecting an infant.

Georgia Staples

Proud Papa: Willie B. Jr. is going to be a father

by Thom ChandlerDecember 27, 2022December 27, 2022

A 30-year-old Alpharetta man died Christmas Eve in a crash in Forsyth County.

Traffic & Transportation

Alpharetta man dies in Christmas Eve crash

by Thom ChandlerDecember 27, 2022September 24, 2023

ATLANTA -- The City of Atlanta has opened a third warming center exclusively for women and children amid frigid weather.

Atlanta opens a warming center for women and children due to extremely cold weather

by Thom ChandlerDecember 24, 2022December 24, 2022

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