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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

Residents in unincorporated Cherokee County dealing with the aftermath of the recent storm now have an additional disposal option. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division has agreed to lift the burn ban until October 1, providing a method for eliminating vegetative storm debris.

Burn Ban Lifted in Cherokee County to Help with Storm Debris

by Thom ChandlerAugust 4, 2023October 10, 2023

Help Wanted

How Thomasville is Tackling The Worker Shortage

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJuly 28, 2023July 28, 2023

The Gist: This Saturday, Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson will be spearheading a hands-on cleanup workday at the promising Arabia Mountain Vineyard, DeKalb County's first ever wine grape vineyard.

DeKalb County Hosts Cleanup Day at the County’s First Wine Vineyard

by Thom ChandlerJuly 25, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: The City of Johns Creek is inviting residents to join the Grand Opening Celebration of Cauley Creek Park.

Cauley Creek Park in Johns Creek Opens Saturday

by Thom ChandlerJuly 19, 2023October 10, 2023

With Independence Day fast approaching, residents of DeKalb County should take note of changes to the regularly scheduled trash, recyclable materials and yard trimmings collections.

Here is the Trash Collection Schedule for DeKalb County for the Week of July 4

by Thom ChandlerJune 27, 2023October 10, 2023

Residents of Cobb County showed up in overwhelming numbers to the Household Hazardous Waste event at Jim R. Miller Park last Saturday, with many unable to drop off their materials before the event reached capacity.

Residents Turned Away Due to Popularity of Waste Disposal Event in Cobb County

by Thom ChandlerJune 20, 2023February 20, 2024

Major Water Main Break Causes Disruptions in DeKalb County

by Thom ChandlerJune 16, 2023June 16, 2023

The Gist: Saint Mark United Methodist Church in Midtown Atlanta has constructed a 150-space parking deck on its property, which is being managed by Phoenix Parking Solutions. The deck is part of a 26-story high-rise that was developed last year.

Midtown Church Opens New Parking Deck in Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerJune 12, 2023October 10, 2023

Youth Violence in DeKalb County: According to the Georgia Department of Public Health Violence and Injury Prevention Section, in 2018, there were 125 emergency department visits and 8 hospitalizations in DeKalb County for assault injuries among youth aged 10 to 19 years. In the same year, there were 18 homicides among youth aged 10 to 24 years in DeKalb County, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Uniform Crime Reporting Program. These statistics were reported by Voices for Georgia's Children, a nonprofit child policy and advocacy organization.

DeKalb County Takes a Stand Against Youth Violence: Here’s What You Need to Know

by Thom ChandlerJune 8, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: Georgia ranks as the 7th best state for civic racial equality according to a WalletHub study analyzing racial equality in social and civic engagement across five key metrics.

What Does Civic Racial Equality Look Like in Georgia?

by Thom ChandlerJune 7, 2023October 10, 2023

Empowering DeKalb’s Daughters: Free Leadership Program Opens Doors for Teen Girls

by Thom ChandlerJune 2, 2023October 10, 2023

Reid and her cousins gathered this Memorial Day weekend to lay a wreath at the base of his headstone in a rural cemetery just up the road from the farm where he was raised.

Memorial Day: Georgians Pay Tribute to Those Who Gave the Ultimate Sacrifice

by Roger AlfordMay 29, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: Roswell recently completed its first bond program project with the unveiling of the newly renovated turf fields at East Roswell Park.

New Turf Fields Installed at East Roswell Park

by Thom ChandlerMay 24, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: In a move to continue their fight against urban decay, DeKalb County has set the dates for the demolition of two residential properties that have been deemed as blight.

DeKalb County’s Fight Against Blight Continues: Find Out Which Houses Will Be Destroyed Next

by Thom ChandlerMay 24, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: Fulton County continues to set the pace as a leading county in the nation, according to Chairman Robb Pitts' State of the County address on May 10.

‘The Status Quo is Not Working:’ Fulton County’s Bold Plans for Change

by Thom ChandlerMay 15, 2023May 15, 2023

The Gist: The next few days in Norcross will see Working America, a community affiliate of the AFL-CIO, conducting a local door-to-door call-to-action drive.

Who is Going Door to Door in Norcross?

by Thom ChandlerMay 11, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: Roswell Mayor Kurt Wilson recently announced plans to close Canton Street to traffic and create a pedestrian-only district in an effort to improve the quality of life and support local businesses.

Roswell Plans to Make Canton Street Pedestrian-only. Here’s What We Know

by Thom ChandlerMay 3, 2023October 10, 2023

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