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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

VALDOSTA -- As the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day on July 4, the Valdosta Fire Department and Citizens Fire Academy Alumni are raising awareness over public feting by providing yard signs to light up the impact of fireworks on Combat Veterans.

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How Valdosta is raising awareness for veterans during July 4 fireworks

by Thom ChandlerJune 10, 2023June 10, 2023

MACON -- A 20-year-old man is in stable condition after being shot in the foot on Thursday evening.

Crime

20-year-old man wounded in Macon shooting

by Thom ChandlerJune 9, 2023June 9, 2023

The best beach towns in Georgia

by StackerJune 9, 2023June 9, 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

The Gist: A woman was shot during a road rage incident on Stone Mountain Highway in Gwinnett county while trying to evade a suspect's vehicle.

Crime

Gwinnett woman survives after being shot at multiple times in road rage shooting

by Thom ChandlerJune 9, 2023June 9, 2023

Dunwoody residents can celebrate Juneteenth in a unique way this June with the special presentation of a StoryWalk by Dunwoody Parks and Recreation.

Dunwoody Celebrates Juneteenth with a StoryWalk

by Thom ChandlerJune 9, 2023December 20, 2023

ATLANTA – The Georgia Professional Standards Commission voted unanimously Thursday to delete “woke” words including “equity” and “inclusion” from the state’s teacher preparation rules. Along with “diversity,” a word the commission voted last month to delete from the preparation standards, the changes were requested by the University System of Georgia to clarify expectations for incoming

Georgia expels ‘woke’ words from school

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJune 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

Youth Violence in DeKalb County: According to the Georgia Department of Public Health Violence and Injury Prevention Section, in 2018, there were 125 emergency department visits and 8 hospitalizations in DeKalb County for assault injuries among youth aged 10 to 19 years. In the same year, there were 18 homicides among youth aged 10 to 24 years in DeKalb County, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Uniform Crime Reporting Program. These statistics were reported by Voices for Georgia's Children, a nonprofit child policy and advocacy organization.

DeKalb County Takes a Stand Against Youth Violence: Here’s What You Need to Know

by Thom ChandlerJune 8, 2023October 10, 2023

Crime

Largest-ever indictment in Georgia history targets motorcycle gang

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJune 8, 2023June 8, 2023

Soldiers of the armed forces marching

Representing You

Warnock bill aims to restore full military housing benefits

by Thom ChandlerJune 7, 2023June 7, 2023

Know What to Do if You See a Black Bear: If you see a bear, stand quietly or back away slowly. Never run; running may trigger a chase response. If a bear approaches, hold your ground, wave your arms and yell “Hey Bear” until it leaves. Stay with your group.

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Do you know what to do if you see a bear in the woods?

by Thom ChandlerJune 7, 2023June 7, 2023

VALDOSTA -- The Valdosta Fire Department will be hosting a Car Seat Safety check event to ensure child safety. The event will take place on Monday, June 12, from 9 a.m to 12 p.m at Mathis Auditorium.

How to get your child’s car seat checked for safety in Valdosta

by Thom ChandlerJune 7, 2023June 7, 2023

ATLANTA – The voter registration rate in Georgia increased from 78% to 98% during the first four years of automatic voter registration, according a report released Wednesday by a nonpartisan nonprofit that promotes election integrity. The Peach State implemented automatic voter registration in 2016 through state motor vehicles offices. Every time a Georgian updates his

Your Government

Georgia voter registration rate soars to 98% due to automatic voter registration

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJune 7, 2023June 7, 2023

Police crime scene

Crime

21-year-old Atlanta resident faces multiple animal cruelty charges

by Thom ChandlerJune 7, 2023June 7, 2023

The Gist: Jad Pollom, a 4-year-old, from Chattanooga was camping with his family over Memorial Day weekend at the Highlands near the Georgia border when he was bitten by a copperhead snake.

Copperhead snake bites 4-year-old boy during camping trip

by Thom ChandlerJune 7, 2023June 7, 2023

What Does Civic Racial Equality Look Like in Georgia?

by Thom ChandlerJune 7, 2023October 10, 2023

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