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The Gist: A Canton man, Troy Dean Hickman, 59, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually abusing and exploiting an intellectually disabled young woman over several years.

Crime

Canton man gets 20 years in prison for sexually assaulting a disabled woman

by Thom ChandlerAugust 8, 2023August 8, 2023

Police crime scene

Crime

Stabbing in Fayetteville. What we know

by Thom ChandlerAugust 8, 2023August 8, 2023

After storms ripped through Georgia recently, one Georgia deputy took matters into his own hands and helped clear trees out of the roadway.

Photos: Bibb County Deputy Helps Clear Tree from Road After Storms

by Thom ChandlerAugust 8, 2023October 10, 2023

DECATUR — A Decatur man was found guilty Monday of shooting into a car, killing a 17-year-old girl and injuring her boyfriend, following a heated argument over their relationships.

Crime

Decatur man convicted in love triangle shooting that left a 17-year-old girl dead

by Thom ChandlerAugust 8, 2023August 8, 2023

French bulldog

Georgia By The Numbers

How pet-friendly is Atlanta?

by Thom ChandlerAugust 8, 2023

gun with smoke on the floor, high contrast image

Crime

Argument inside a Tucker pharmacy leads to shooting

by Thom ChandlerAugust 7, 2023August 7, 2023

The Gist: Antisemitic flyers, similar to those seen in other Georgia cities, have been found in several Alpharetta neighborhoods, sparking an active investigation by local law enforcement.

Hate Hits Home: Alpharetta is the Most Recent City in Georgia Littered with Antisemitic Fliers

by Thom ChandlerAugust 6, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: Milton residents could soon see changes in how their city handles Personal Transportation Vehicles such as golf carts (PTVs), as well as how the city handles "flag lots."

Milton Leaders Want to Regulate Golf Carts and ‘flag Lots’ in the City

by Thom ChandlerAugust 6, 2023October 10, 2023

Central Georgia Focus's Ask Mayor Miller is a monthly interview series produced by the nonprofit Macon Newsroom and the Center for Collaborative Journalism at Mercer University. Civic Journalism Senior Fellow Liz Fabian, who covers Macon-Bibb County government entities, hosts the show.

A host on ‘The View’ called Macon ‘racist.’ Here’s how the city’s mayor responded

by Liz Fabian | Civic Journalism Senior FellowAugust 6, 2023August 6, 2023

The northeast Georgia region is still in the process of recovering from around of severe storms that hit in late July.

Severe storms and high winds are expected in Georgia today and Monday

by Thom ChandlerAugust 6, 2023August 6, 2023

The Mega Millions jackpot is on a thrilling ascent, with the upcoming draw on Tuesday, August 8, poised to potentially shatter the game's record. The current record stands at a staggering $1.537 billion, which was claimed in South Carolina on October 23, 2018.

Mega Millions jackpot soars over 1.5 billion

by Thom ChandlerAugust 6, 2023

Many might not realize that Gwinnett County is named in honor of Button Gwinnett, one of the signers of the U.S. Constitution. While his name might not be as recognizable as other Founding Fathers, Button Gwinnett left an indelible mark on American history.

6 Things You Didn’t Know About Gwinnett County

by Thom ChandlerAugust 5, 2023August 5, 2023

A Gwinnett County Police officer has been arrested and charged with child molestation.

Crime

Gwinnett Police Officer Accused of Child Molestation

by Thom ChandlerAugust 5, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: The tragic death of LaShawn Thompson in the Fulton County Jail culminated in a record-setting $4 million settlement, marking the largest pre-litigation sum ever in Fulton County. Thompson, described by family lawyers as being 'eaten alive' by bed bugs, died under harrowing conditions, raising serious concerns about the state of inmate care.

Family of man ‘eaten alive’ by bed bugs in the Fulton County jail gets $4 million settlement

by Thom ChandlerAugust 5, 2023

The Gist: William McCall Calhoun Jr., an attorney from Americus, faces 18 months in prison for his role during the U.S. Capitol breach on Jan. 6, 2021.

Crime

60-year-old Georgia man gets 18 months in prison for his role in January 6 attack on the Capitol

by Thom ChandlerAugust 4, 2023January 7, 2024

The Gist: Fulton County Schools has opted into the Community Eligibility Provision, a federal program designed to streamline the process of providing free school meals. This change eliminates meal applications, leading to reduced administrative and printing costs and less paperwork for families.

Some Fulton County schools will provide free breakfast and lunch for all students

by Thom ChandlerAugust 4, 2023

Bert Huffman ATLANTA – A veteran administrator at Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) is stepping up to become the state network’s CEO, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Friday. Bert Huffman began working at GPB in 2014 as its first vice president for development and marketing. He later became senior vice president of external affairs before being named

Meet the New CEO of Georgia Public Broadcasting

by Thom ChandlerAugust 4, 2023October 10, 2023