ALPHARETTA — A plan to redevelop North Point Mall into a walkable indoor-outdoor destination could gain final approval Monday night. At Monday night’s Alpharetta City Council meeting, council members will decide the fate of Trademark Management’s plans to transform the mall. The plans call for demolishing 470,000 square feet of the existing mall, including two […]
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Brian Kemp and Stacey Abrams Make Final Pitches to Voters
Millions of Georgians have already cast ballots in a gubernatorial rematch four years in the making between Republican Incumbent Gov. Brian Kemp and Democrat Stacey Abrams. Both candidates hit the campaign trail running in the final stretch before Election Day to rally their base in hopes of avoiding a four-week runoff. In 2018, Kemp narrowly […]
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‘Operation Watchful Eye’ arrests 42 sex offenders throughout Georgia
After a recent initiative involving 66 Georgia Sheriffs, 42 sex offenders were arrested and 117 warrants were issued across the state from Oct. 24 through Oct. 31 for violations of state sex offender registration laws. In 2015, the first coordinated effort across the state was launched to conduct residence verifications and compliance checks of registered sex […]
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New real-time map gives updated water quality and swim advisories on Georgia’s beaches
Georgia’s beach water quality and swimming advisories are moving exclusively to a new, real-time map that will allow the public to find information on the go. The Georgia Healthy Beaches advisory map at GaHealthyBeaches.org is available on mobile and desktop platforms for beachgoers to pinpoint their location and find current advisories, as well as parking, first aid, and amenity […]
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30-year-old arrested in death investigation on Morris Avenue
Bibb County Sheriff’s Investigators identified and charged 30-year-old Deon Hy Darre Banks with the deaths of 61-year-old Milton Jolly and 41-year-old George Brooks. The killing took place Nov. 3 on Morris Avenue. Investigators identified Deon Banks as the suspect in connection with this investigation and had warrants issued for his arrest. Bibb Sheriff’s Patrol Deputies received a […]
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Gwinnett police officer shoots armed man at soccer field
NORCROSS — A man was killed by police at a soccer field on Singleton Road in Norcross after police say he pointed a gun at an officer. Shortly after 8:30 a.m., officers responded to a suspicious person call stating that a male was walking armed with a gun in a soccer field. According to police, as […]
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Georgia Speaker of the House David Ralston Stepping Down Due to Health Issue
Georgia House Speaker David Ralston announced Friday he will not seek another term as leader of the legislative chamber in January, citing a health issue. “Serving as speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives has been the honor of a lifetime, and I owe a heartfelt thank you to my colleagues for the trust and […]
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Georgia’s gas tax gets suspended again as diesel shortage looms
Gov. Brian Kemp extended the temporary suspension of the state sales tax on gasoline and other motor fuels Friday, citing a looming diesel fuel shortage. Kemp signed two executive orders, one extending the gas tax suspension through Dec. 11 and the other extending a supply chain state of emergency. The Republican governor blamed high prices […]
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Sewing needles found inside Halloween candy in Canton
CANTON — The Canton Police Department has received two reports this week of sewing needles being found in Halloween candy originating from a Canton neighborhood. The police department first became aware of the alleged candy tampering through social media posts on Wednesday. Police then contacted and urged two parents to file police reports about the […]
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Former DeKalb County Commissioner Sharon Barnes Sutton convicted of extortion
A federal jury in Atlanta convicted a former commissioner of the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners for extorting a DeKalb County subcontractor in connection with a $1.8 million contract. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, from about May 2014 to August 2014, Sharon Barnes Sutton demanded monthly payments of $500 from a subcontractor, […]
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Georgia police chief arrested and charged with burglary
A Georgia police chief was arrested Wednesday and charged with burglary. The GBI has arrested and charged Willacoochee Chief of Police Anthony Williams with Burglary. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, preliminary information indicates that Williams allegedly burglarized a home on Oct. 11. Williams turned himself in and was booked into the Atkinson County […]
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Rreal Tacos is expanding into Chamblee and Sandy Springs
The exciting evolution of the Mexican food dining scene in Atlanta continues to expand as Rreal Tacos refines its unique brand and continues to open new locations in Chamblee and Sandy Springs in the next six months. Owners Damian Otero and Miguel Hernandez have created a restaurant concept that combines a high-energy vibe with authentic Mexican street […]
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Raphael Warnock is clobbering Herschel Walker in fundraising for senate campaign
U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock has raised more than $100 million toward his reelection bid, according to the final campaign finance report the Democrat will file before Election Day next week. The $101.7 million Warnock raised through Oct. 19 dwarfs the $37.7 million in the campaign war chest of Republican challenger Herschel Walker – no slouch […]
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Meet Roswell’s 21 new fire captains
ROSWELL — As the first step in the city’s plan to transition to a full-time fire department, Roswell has hired 21 full-time fire captains. During the application period, the Roswell Fire Department received nearly 150 applications from across the region. Upon the completion of an extensive hiring process, these 21 fire professionals — 12 of whom […]
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How to watch Joe Biden’s speech tonight
The Scoop: President Joe Biden is set to address the nation tonight, just six days before the midterm elections. The topic will be “protecting democracy” and Biden is expected to take on election denial in the speech. When to watch: The speech is expected to start at 7 p.m. tonight. How to watch: As this […]
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Meet Atlanta’s new police chief Darin Schierbaum
ATLANTA — Following a national recruitment, Mayor Andre Dickens is appointing Darin Schierbaum as Atlanta’s Chief of Police. Schierbaum has served in an interim capacity since the previous chief, Rodney Bryant, retired in June. “Chief Schierbaum shares my vision for public safety in Atlanta,” Dickens said. “He has earned my trust, the respect of our community, and […]
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Supreme Court says Lindsey Graham must testify in Fulton County 2020 election case
The U.S. Supreme Court ordered U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham Tuesday to testify before the Fulton County special grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election in Georgia. The ruling vacated a temporary stay Associate Justice Clarence Thomas had granted Graham. Fulton District Attorney Fani Willis subpoenaed Graham to testify […]
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The Public Record: Cobb school board member says the Catholic Church isn’t Christian
The News: A Cobb County School Board member posted his feelings about the Catholic Church and in doing so may have alienated the school district’s Catholic students. The Setting: The setting here is virtual. It came from an exchange that took place on social media. The Players: Former Cobb County GOP Chairman Jason Shepherd published […]
