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South Fulton is having a ‘no questions asked’ gun buyback Saturday

by City ReportsOctober 8, 2021September 24, 2023

Valdosta State University’s Center for Regional Impact also has provided a Buckhead city feasibility study, in which it found such a city to be “financially feasible.”

Should Buckhead become its own city?

by Tim Darnell | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 4, 2021September 24, 2023

Butts County Sheriff Gary Long has initiated a new anonymous tip line as part of his promise to rid Butts County of Drug Dealers.

Butts County Sheriff sets up anonymous tip line to catch drug dealers

by County NewsSeptember 30, 2021September 30, 2021

DUNWOODY -- Dunwoody’s Parks and Recreation team will hold a Parks Pop-up at the former Austin school site, located at 5435 Roberts Drive, on Saturday, October 2, to share results of a recent public input survey.

See what Dunwoody has in store for two new parks

by City ReportsSeptember 30, 2021September 30, 2021

BROOKHAVEN -- Brookhaven officially opened the new Murphey Candler Park South Trail, which completes another park Bond project which voters approved in 2018.

New trail at Murphey Candler Park opens

by City ReportsSeptember 24, 2021September 24, 2021

Last week, the DeKalb County Police Department awarded K9 D’Jango the Exceptional Merit Medal and the Meritorious Service Medal for his apprehension of a suspect wanted for 11 felonies.

Can’t keep a good dog down: DeKalb K9 officer who was shot gets medal

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 19, 2021September 19, 2021

When Gwinnett County purchased Gwinnett Place Mall, county officials knew they would want the community’s input on how the location should be revitalized.

What do you think should be done with Gwinnett Place Mall?

by County NewsSeptember 7, 2021September 7, 2021

If you live in Glynn County, your may start paying less in flood insurance premiums.

Glynn County residents will pay less for flood insurance. Here’s why

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 2, 2021September 2, 2021

ROSWELL -- Roswell City Council has approved a property tax rate—also known as a millage rate—for fiscal year (FY) 2022 of 4.718 mills. This rate is 4.8 % lower than the prior year’s millage rate of 4.955 and the lowest the rate has been in more than 30 years.

Roswell lowers property tax rate

by Thom ChandlerAugust 31, 2021August 31, 2021

Accident of water supply, sewerage. Water flows from hatch of road sewage system. Dirty sewer flows down fountain along road. Water flows from hatch. Fountain flows down road from sewer

Tropical Storm Fred causes 2.8 million gallons of sewage to spill in DeKalb County

by County NewsAugust 22, 2021August 22, 2021

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Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center to get $34 million upgrade

by County NewsAugust 19, 2021August 19, 2021

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Gwinnett County is opening a homeless shelter for women and children

by County NewsAugust 16, 2021August 16, 2021

ALPHARETTA -- Alpharetta's first boutique hotel, The Hamilton Curio Collection by Hilton, officially opened this week in the heart of the city.

Alpharetta’s first boutique hotel opens

by Thom ChandlerAugust 12, 2021September 24, 2023

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office's Animal Enforcement division reports that an officer rescued a baby alligator at a business on Broadway this week.

Baby alligator rescued from Bibb County business

by Thom ChandlerAugust 11, 2021August 11, 2021

The eastern side of the St. Simons pier will be closed beginning Aug. 12. The entire pier will be closed weeknights between 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. between Aug. 23 and Sept. 3.

Why is the St. Simons pier closed?

by County NewsAugust 11, 2021August 11, 2021

Labeled a food desert by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Fairmont community in Griffin, Georgia, has historically had slim options for sourcing fresh, nutritious food nearby. But this desert is becoming an oasis of fresh fruits and vegetables thanks to a group of dedicated agencies and volunteers who have worked hard for nearly 10 years to create a thriving community garden.

This Georgia community went from a food desert to an oasis

by Ashley N Biles | CAES NewsAugust 11, 2021August 11, 2021

DULUTH -- A Duluth police officer was injured in a crash Saturday morning on Peachtree Industrial Blvd. in Gwinnett County.

Duluth police officer in critical condition after crash

by Thom ChandlerAugust 7, 2021August 7, 2021

The Savannah Police Department released photos from the memorial service for K9 Jas last week. The K9 was killed in a crash late last month.

Photos: Savannah Police say goodbye to fallen K9 officer

by Thom ChandlerAugust 5, 2021August 6, 2021

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