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While a small portion of American-made firearms are exported and sold abroad, our nation's $32 billion a year arms and ammunition industry caters primarily to the domestic market, as consumer demand for firearms in the U.S. is second to none. According to the industry trade group National Shooting Sports Foundation, there are over 434 million guns in circulation in the United States. And with a population of 335 million, the U.S. is the only country in the world with more civilian-owned firearms than people.

Georgia By The Numbers

Here’s how many guns are manufactured in Georgia each year

by Samuel Stebbins | 24/7 Wall St. via The Center SquareAugust 12, 2023August 12, 2023

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Crime

62-year-old man dies after use of force incident with Atlanta Police

by Thom ChandlerAugust 11, 2023August 11, 2023

Thermometer

City of Decatur to Open Cooling Center During Heat Advisory Sunday and Monday

by Thom ChandlerAugust 11, 2023August 11, 2023

The Gist: Candidates in Alpharetta now have the opportunity to file their qualifying papers to run for Mayor or one of the three City Council seats. The qualifying dates are set for August 21, 22, and 23, during which candidates must file their notice of candidacy between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM at the Office of the City Clerk.

Your Government

Want to Run for Alpharetta City Council or Mayor? Here’s How

by Thom ChandlerAugust 11, 2023October 10, 2023

Police lights by night

Crime

Former Georgia Fire Department Lieutenant Arrested and Charged with Rape

by Thom ChandlerAugust 11, 2023August 11, 2023

The Gist: A dispute over $20 led to the fatal shooting of a transgender woman, Kenneth “Peaches” Armstrong, at a Lithonia motel.

Crime

Lithonia man convicted in killing of transgender woman at motel

by Thom ChandlerAugust 11, 2023August 11, 2023

A woman was found dead from an apparent gunshot wound on Cascade Avenue SW, marking another tragic incident in a city grappling with public safety concerns.

Crime

Woman found dead from gunshot wound on Cascade Avenue in Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerAugust 11, 2023August 11, 2023

Bobby Dodd Stadium, the iconic home of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, is steeped in history and tradition. While many know it as a premier college football venue, there are several lesser-known facts that make this stadium even more intriguing. Here are 10 things you probably didn't know about Bobby Dodd Stadium.

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Bobby Dodd Stadium

by Thom ChandlerAugust 11, 2023

The Gist: A heated argument at Sugarloaf Mills Mall escalated into gunfire, causing panic but leaving no injuries.

Crime

These Are the Suspects in the Sugarloaf Mills Shooting

by Thom ChandlerAugust 11, 2023October 10, 2023

The case is believed to be the first time a Georgia teacher is facing job loss under Georgia’s 2022 divisive concepts and parental rights laws, and the hearing saw both sides accuse the other of playing politics.

Cobb teacher grilled over book on gender roles in test of Georgia’s ‘divisive concepts’ law

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderAugust 11, 2023August 11, 2023

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Severe Weather Alert: Georgia Braces for Thunderstorms and Intense Heat

by Thom ChandlerAugust 11, 2023August 11, 2023

Video, movie, cinema concept. Retro camera, reels, clapperboard

Everything You Need to Know About the 2023 Macon Film Festival

by Thom ChandlerAugust 11, 2023January 16, 2024

The Gist: The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is currently conducting an independent investigation into an incident in Decatur that led to a state trooper firing his weapon.

Crime

Police arrest suspect in Decatur after he rams a state trooper’s vehicle

by Thom ChandlerAugust 9, 2023

One significant aspect of the partnership is the field-naming recognition at Bobby Dodd Stadium, home to Georgia Tech football. Renamed Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field, this move highlights the growing alliance between Hyundai and Georgia Tech.

Hyundai gets naming rights to Georgia Tech’s Bobby Dodd Stadium

by Thom ChandlerAugust 9, 2023August 9, 2023

Candice Broce ATLANTA – The state’s foster care system was “hoteling” only seven children as of Tuesday night, the head of the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) said Wednesday. “Our providers stepped up because they want us to get to zero,” DHS Commissioner Candice Broce told members of a state Senate study committee looking

Hoteling of Georgia foster children is at a record low

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceAugust 9, 2023

prison, prison cell, jail

Crime

Ohio Man Charged with Human Trafficking for Exploiting 16-year-old Girl in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerAugust 9, 2023

The dog days of summer may traditionally signify the hottest period of the season, but in Roswell, it's all about celebrating our beloved canine companions. The City of Roswell is set to host the "Doggy Daze of Summer", a free outdoor event that promises a day of fun, frolic, and furry friends.

Pets

Get ready for Doggy Daze of Summer in Roswell

by Thom ChandlerAugust 9, 2023August 9, 2023

A traffic stop initiated over cancelled insurance escalated into a fatal police shooting late Wednesday night in Rockdale County, leaving one man dead.

Crime

Traffic stop leads to fatal police shooting in Rockdale County

by Thom ChandlerAugust 9, 2023August 9, 2023