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Police in Roswell are asking for your help locating the parents of a toddler who was found wandering around an apartment complex at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Posted inMissing

Toddler found wandering around Roswell apartment complex

by Thom ChandlerJuly 13, 2022July 14, 2022

Police in Roswell are asking for your help locating the parents of a toddler who was found wandering around an apartment complex at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday.

A 27-year-old truck driver has been arrested in connection with Monday afternoon's hit and run on Bells Ferry Road just south of Highway 92 that severely injured a 15 year old girl. 
Posted inCrime

Truck driver arrested in hit and run that injured 15-year-old girl in Cherokee County

by Thom ChandlerJuly 13, 2022July 13, 2022

A 27-year-old truck driver has been arrested in connection with Monday afternoon’s hit and run on Bells Ferry Road just south of Highway 92 that severely injured a 15 year old girl. 

Amtrak is looking to make Atlanta a railroad hub again, but the quasi-federal agency can’t say how much it will cost to run new routes across the Peach State and the region.
Posted inIn The News

Could Atlanta become a railroad hub again?

by T.A. DeFeo | The Center SquareJuly 13, 2022September 24, 2023

Amtrak is looking to make Atlanta a railroad hub again, but the quasi-federal agency can’t say how much it will cost to run new routes across the Peach State and the region.

Dengue, zika and chikungunya fever mosquito (aedes aegypti) on human skin
Posted inHealth

West Nile virus found in mosquitoes along Atlanta Beltline

by Thom ChandlerJuly 12, 2022July 12, 2022

Mosquitos along the Southwest portion of the Atlanta Beltline tested positive for West Nile Virus, Fulton County health officials said Tuesday.

Roswell voters will decide during this November’s election whether to approve major capital projects and improvements around the city.
Posted inYour Community

Roswell residents will vote on a bond referendum in November. Here’s what you need to know

by City ReportsJuly 12, 2022July 12, 2022

Roswell voters will decide during this November’s election whether to approve major capital projects and improvements around the city.

rear view of teen schoolgirl walking to classmates leaning on school bus
Posted inEducation

How to register for school in Richmond County

by School ReportsJuly 12, 2022July 12, 2022

With the new school year starting on Aug. 4 and Aug. 8, the Richmond County School System is ready to register new families for school.

The Fulton County Board of Education is reducing its portion of the property tax rate.
Posted inEducation

The Fulton County Board of Education is decreasing its property tax rate, but you could still pay more in taxes. Here’s why

by Thom ChandlerJuly 12, 2022July 12, 2022

The Fulton County Board of Education is reducing its portion of the property tax rate.

Herschel Walker, who is running for Senate against Raphael Warnock, has drawn jeers and jokes on social media for his recent comments on climate change.
Posted inThe Public Record

What did Herschel Walker say about climate change?

by Thom ChandlerJuly 12, 2022July 12, 2022

Herschel Walker, who is running for Senate against Raphael Warnock, has drawn jeers and jokes on social media for his recent comments on climate change.

Being called one of the nation's sweatiest cities is probably not the most sought after designation, but if you've been outside for more than ten seconds in the past week, it is undeniable that some of Georgia's cities could earn a high rank for being -- well, rank.
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers

These 3 Georgia cities are among the sweatiest cities in the nation

by Thom ChandlerJuly 12, 2022September 24, 2023

Being called one of the nation’s sweatiest cities is probably not the most sought after designation, but if you’ve been outside for more than ten seconds in the past week, it is undeniable that some of Georgia’s cities could earn a high rank for being — well, rank.

Georgia residents enjoy below-average housing prices and cost of living rates. Discover where investors and buyers should look for their next property.
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7 Hottest Real Estate Markets In Georgia

by Special to The Georgia SunJuly 12, 2022September 24, 2023

Georgia residents enjoy below-average housing prices and cost of living rates. Discover where investors and buyers should look for their next property.

Back To The Future Characters Participate In Dragon Con Parade
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers

Atlanta makes list of America’s ‘Geekiest Cities’

by Thom ChandlerJuly 11, 2022September 24, 2023

Whether you’re a gamer, tech wizard, or just dream of intergalactic travels, there are many places where you can live out your geeky dreams.

Dunkin’ will host a grand opening celebration at its newest Next Generation restaurant in Rome at 2101 Shorter Avenue Tuesday.
Posted inFood

How to get free coffee for a year if you live in the Rome area

by Thom ChandlerJuly 11, 2022July 11, 2022

Dunkin’ will host a grand opening celebration at its newest Next Generation restaurant in Rome at 2101 Shorter Avenue Tuesday.

The City of Peachtree Corners will host a Back to School event and show off its new playground at an event Aug. 1.
Posted inEvents

Peachtree Corners will open its new playground at a Back to School Event

by Thom ChandlerJuly 11, 2022July 11, 2022

The City of Peachtree Corners will host a Back to School event and show off its new playground at an event Aug. 1.

A Georgia firefighter was honored today for his heroic actions while off-duty last month, when he rescued an occupant who was trapped in a vehicle after a crash.
Posted inLocal Heroes

Georgia Firefighter Honored for Vehicle Rescue While Off-duty

by Thom ChandlerJuly 11, 2022October 10, 2023

A Georgia firefighter was honored today for his heroic actions while off-duty last month, when he rescued an occupant who was trapped in a vehicle after a crash.

Shorter stories, developing news, announcements and photos from around the Peach State this week.
Posted inAround Georgia

Around Georgia: Road work in Johns Creek and River cleanup in Cobb

by Thom ChandlerJuly 11, 2022July 11, 2022

Shorter stories, developing news, announcements and photos from around the Peach State this week.

Republican state Sen. Burt Jones has jumped out to a huge fund-raising lead over Democrat Charlie Bailey in the race for lieutenant governor with fewer than four months remaining until Election Day.
Posted inYour Government

Here’s how much money candidates for Georgia’s statewide offices have raised

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJuly 11, 2022September 24, 2023

Republican state Sen. Burt Jones has jumped out to a huge fund-raising lead over Democrat Charlie Bailey in the race for lieutenant governor with fewer than four months remaining until Election Day.

Residents of the Milton and the general Crabapple area can share their views in public meetings on a proposed 81-room hotel that, while technically in Alpharetta, is next to Milton’s downtown.
Posted inIn The Know

Milton residents are invited to comment on a proposed boutique hotel in Alpharetta

by Thom ChandlerJuly 11, 2022September 24, 2023

Residents of the Milton and the general Crabapple area can share their views in public meetings on a proposed 81-room hotel that, while technically in Alpharetta, is next to Milton’s downtown.

The Honorable Michael P. Boggs will be sworn in as the new chief justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia on Monday, July 18, at the state capitol.
Posted inYour Government

The new chief justice of the Georgia Supreme Court will be sworn in next week

by Thom ChandlerJuly 11, 2022September 24, 2023

The Honorable Michael P. Boggs will be sworn in as the new chief justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia on Monday, July 18, at the state capitol.

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