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ALPHARETTA -- The Alpharetta Police Department has arrested and charged a 19-year-old suspect with murder and two counts of aggravated assault following...

Coronavirus

Got questions about coronavirus? Tune in to DeKalb County’s third COVID-19 virtual town hall

The Georgia Sun - April 6, 2020 0

Medical and psychiatric professionals will answer questions from the public during DeKalb County’s third COVID-19 virtual town hall meeting on Thursday, April...

Your Family

Rabies Alert: Rabid raccoon found in Hall County

Thom Chandler - March 30, 2020 0

Hall County has confirmed its first case of rabies in 2020. According to county officials, there was contact between...

Your Family

3 smart ways to use screen time while coronavirus keeps kids at home

Guest Author - March 19, 2020 0

Rebecca Dore, Ohio State University As families everywhere adjust to social distancing measures like closed schools and child care...

Your Family

Looking for something to do with the kids? Try a virtual visit to the Children’s Museum of Atlanta

Thom Chandler - March 18, 2020 0

For parents who have suddenly found themselves thrust into the role of primary educator for their now-homebound children, finding new educational activities...

Your Family

Ralston: Georgia’s maternal mortality rate is ‘completely unacceptable’

Guest Author - March 5, 2020 0

Low-income Georgia mothers would receive expanded Medicaid coverage after the birth of their babies under legislation introduced in the state House of...

Your Family

Coronavirus has spread to Georgia

Thom Chandler - March 2, 2020 0

Two cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Georgia. Gov. Brian Kemp said the two confirmed cases of coronavirus...

Your Family

The creator of VeggieTales is releasing a new Bible for toddlers and preschoolers this Easter

Thom Chandler - March 1, 2020 0

The creator of the popular children's institution, VeggieTales, is releasing a new Bible aimed at kids just in time for Easter.

Crime

Burglary suspect arrested while cooking stolen chicken on makeshift grill

Thom Chandler - April 6, 2020 0

MACON -- A macon man is in police custody after sheriff's department officials say he was caught on surveillance video robbing a...

Crime

College Park police officer wounded in shootout in East Point

Thom Chandler - April 4, 2020 0

EAST POINT -- A College Park Police Officer was hospitalized after a shootout in East Point Saturday morning. According...

Crime

Fire officials search for clues to vehicle fire in Habersham County

Thom Chandler - April 3, 2020 0

CLARKESVILLE -- Investigators with the Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner’s Office have determined that a vehicle fire in Habersham County was intentionally...

Crime

Atlanta man arrested in shooting of ex-girlfriend in front of one-year-old child

Thom Chandler - April 3, 2020 0

An Atlanta man who was wanted for shooting his ex-girlfriend in front of their one-year-old child while dropping off diapers was found...

Crime

16-year-old charged in murder of 18-year-old in Savannah

Thom Chandler - April 2, 2020 0

SAVANNAH A 16-year-old has been charged in the February 28 murder of an 18-year-old in Savannah. Today, the Savannah...

Crime

Two charged in connection with shooting death of Georgia man

Thom Chandler - March 30, 2020 0

Two Crawford county residents have been charged with malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, tampering with evidence, armed robbery and possession of...

Georgia Politics

What is Crossover Day in Georgia?

Thom Chandler - March 12, 2020 0

Crossover Day for the state legislature is scheduled Thursday, March 12 this year. It is one of the busiest days for lawmakers...

Georgia Politics

Will this be the year the shoalie becomes Georgia’s official riverine sport fish?

Guest Author - March 12, 2020 0

Supporters of a fish that mostly calls Georgia’s rivers home say they hope this will be the year they finally reel in...

Georgia Politics

Power Struggle Under The Gold Dome: House votes to give itself more say in budget decisions

Guest Author - March 10, 2020 0

The Georgia House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed two bills Tuesday that would give the General Assembly more say over state spending and...

Georgia Politics

Democrats make push to take over Georgia state house in November

Guest Author - March 7, 2020 0

Georgia Democrats are off to a strong start in their bid to build on the electoral gains they made in congressional and...

Georgia Politics

Georgia election officials will have a public hearing on Athens-Clarke County’s decision to suspend use of new voting system

Thom Chandler - March 6, 2020 0

If you are an Athens-Clarke County resident who has an opinion on the county board of elections' decision to stop using the...

Georgia Politics

Do you have to wait more than an hour to vote? Georgia wants to fix that

Thom Chandler - February 29, 2020 0

The Gist: Election Day could be more streamlined in Georgia in the near future if a new bill is passed that would...

Norcross will start streaming city council meetings over Facebook Live

Thom Chandler - April 6, 2020 0

NORCROSS -- If you live in Norcross, you can find out what decisions your local elected officials are making and debating without...

DeKalb County will provide snacks for students during spring break

Thom Chandler - April 6, 2020 0

While the state of Georgia is under a shelter-in-place order, it is still Spring Break in DeKalb County. The county's recreation and...

Lawrenceville is offering assistance paying utility bills for residents impacted by coronavirus

Thom Chandler - April 4, 2020 0

LAWRENCEVILLE -- The city of Lawrenceville has worked out several options for residents who may be struggling to pay their monthly utility...

Entertainment

Georgia-based podcast ranked #1 Gospel Music Podcast

The Georgia Sun - January 7, 2020 0

MARIETTA -- Southern Gospel News Podcast, the audible voice of gospel music, has been named as the "#1 Gospel Music Podcast you Must Follow...

Entertainment

Andretti Indoor Karting closes Roswell location

Thom Chandler - January 3, 2020 0

ROSWELL -- Andretti Indoor Karting and Games, a popular destination for kids and parents, abruptly closed its location in Roswell Jan. 1...

Entertainment

Georgia’s favorite Christmas song is about snow

Thom Chandler - December 24, 2019 0

Georgia's favorite Christmas song comes with a touch of wistfulness and irony. VerizonSpecials.com recently released its list of the most popular Christmas...

Special Features

Georgia People

Long-time Griffin Fire Chief to hang up his boots

The Georgia Sun - February 21, 2020 0

GRIFFIN -- City of Griffin Fire Chief Tommy Jones will retire after over 32 years of service to the community.

Georgia People

Meet Georgia’s new acting public safety commissioner

Thom Chandler - February 19, 2020 0

Former Tift County Sheriff Gary Vowell has been tapped to fill Georgia's public safety chief post after former public safety commissioner Col....

Georgia People

Meet the new dean of UGA’s Tifton Campus

Guest Author - February 14, 2020 0

Michael Toews has been named assistant dean of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences to oversee the Tifton...

Georgia Places

VIDEO: Here are the 5 most expensive homes on the market in Atlanta

The Georgia Sun - February 13, 2020 0

From a 1930s estate that could easily host one of The Great Gatsby's famous parties to a more modern mansion that Count...

Food

Lazy Llama is replacing HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern in Midtown Atlanta

Thom Chandler - February 11, 2020 0

ATLANTA -- The owner's aren't changing, but the restaurant is. Midtown's decade-old HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern is being replaced by Lazy Llama Cantina...

Food

Gerald’s Pig & Shrimp to host Valentine’s Day benefit dinner

The Georgia Sun - February 5, 2020 0

The Two Hundred Club of the Coastal Empire has partnered with Gerald’s Pig & Shrimp on Tybee Island for a Valentine’s Day benefit...

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