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The Story: Gwinnett County Commission Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson earns a salary of $74,266 per year for running the day-to-day operations of one of the state's most populated counties.

Gwinnett County wants to give its commission chairwoman a raise

by Thom ChandlerMarch 3, 2021March 6, 2021

UPDATE: According to the Atlanta Police Department, 11-year-old Christopher Dodson Jr. has been found safe at a nearby location and will be reunited with his family. The original story is below.

Missing Atlanta 11-year-old found

by Thom ChandlerMarch 2, 2021September 24, 2023

Wide-ranging legislation aimed at cracking down on rioting protesters in Georgia that criminal-justice advocates say could trample on free-speech rights faced debate in the General Assembly Tuesday.

Your Government

Controversial bill would make Georgia cities responsible for violent protests

by Beau Evans | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 2, 2021September 24, 2023

When raising children, especially pre-teens and teenagers, parents can face tension when big topics are brought up and it can be challenging for them to navigate these tough conversations.

Alpharetta mom pens book about raising confident kids

by Thom ChandlerMarch 2, 2021September 24, 2023

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

Crime

Atlanta Police Sergeant: Violence ‘will not be tolerated’

by Thom ChandlerMarch 2, 2021March 3, 2021

Henry County Commissioner Gary Barham died this morning due to complications from COVID-19, according to county officials.

Henry County commissioner dead from COVID-19

by Thom ChandlerMarch 2, 2021March 3, 2021

Police Car Lights

Crime

UGA employee charged with child molestation

by Thom ChandlerMarch 2, 2021March 3, 2021

Republican state lawmakers took a major step Monday toward overhauling voting by mail and other election procedures in Georgia with passage of an omnibus bill by the state House of Representatives along party lines.

Your Government

Georgia House passes major voting overhaul

by Beau Evans | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 1, 2021March 3, 2021

A Georgia law enforcement officer who was shot over the weekend during a car chase died from his injuries this morning.

Crime

A Georgia Sheriff’s Lieutenant has died after being shot during a car chase

by Thom ChandlerMarch 1, 2021March 3, 2021

prison, prison cell, jail

Crime

Georgia man faces up to 60 years in prison for child porn production

by Thom ChandlerMarch 1, 2021March 3, 2021

Environmentalists hold up the controversial proposal to mine for minerals near the Okefenokee Swamp as the poster child of the lands that lost federal protection under former President Donald Trump’s administration last summer.

Will the Biden administration halt mining near Okefenokee?

by Stanley Dunlap | Georgia RecorderMarch 1, 2021September 24, 2023

The Gist: A Georgia State Patrol officer shot a man at wielding a knife at a gas station in Atlanta.

Crime

Georgia state trooper shoots knife wielding man at gas station

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 27, 2021September 24, 2023

Blurry Road at Night

Traffic & Transportation

Crash in Savannah leaves pedestrian with life-threatening injuries

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 27, 2021March 3, 2021

LAWRENCEVILLE -- A 70-year-old Lawrenceville man has been arrested and charged with murder in the death of 44-year-old Anthony Collins.

Crime

70-year old Gwinnett man charged with murder

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 27, 2021March 3, 2021

Even before the coronavirus pandemic, global cooking trends were showing an uptick in people cooking at home. Gallup and Cookpad’s latest report published Dec. 17, 2021, showed that through 2019, a growing number of people around the world were cooking at home rather than going out or eating pre-cooked meals.

Food

50 Air Fryer Recipes you Have to Try

by StackerFebruary 27, 2021March 3, 2021

A bill to create new fundraising committees for political campaigns in Georgia that critics say could increase the influence of “dark money” passed in the state Senate on Friday.

Your Government

Campaign finance change called ‘transparent’ by Republicans and ‘laughable’ by Democrats

by Beau Evans | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 27, 2021March 3, 2021

Polling Place Vote Here Sign On White Board Near House

Your Government

Gwinnett County plans to sue Georgia if voting changes become law

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 26, 2021March 3, 2021

The Cat in the Hat is Back. As part of the weeklong celebration of the birthday of Dr. Seuss, a virtual storytime is coming to your home courtesy of the Fulton County Library System.

Live Dr. Seuss readings are coming to your home next week

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 26, 2021February 27, 2021

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