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A 14-year-old boy, Jordan Alvin Simon, was found shot and killed in Meriwether County; an investigation is ongoing, with law enforcement seeking community assistance.
An 18-person drug trafficking ring in Southwest Georgia has been busted with several arrests; however, some suspects are still at large. The operation seized significant amounts of meth and marijuana.
Community & Society in ...
DeKalb County adjusts waste collection schedule ahead of Hurricane Helene, shifting Thursday services to Saturday and suspending Beautification Unit operations.
Roswell has rescheduled garbage and recycling pickup due to weather, with recycling moved to Saturday, September 28 and garbage to Monday, September 30. The city apologizes for any inconvenience.
Milton prepares for Storm Helene by closing City Hall and public buildings early Thursday, while essential services like police and fire departments remain operational.
Georgia's swift water rescue teams gear up as Hurricane Helene advances, with preparations for potential flooding in places like Gwinnett and DeKalb counties, including prepositioned boats and trained rescue personnel.
Weather & Environment in ...
The article provides a detailed weather forecast for Atlanta, anticipating a shift from stormy conditions to clear skies, with temperature variations and chances of precipitation throughout the week.
A man was shot while walking in Atlanta and is receiving medical treatment; the suspect remains unidentified and at large, with police investigating the case.
Carroll County has delayed the opening of its solid waste convenience centers to 12 noon on Friday, September 27. Regular hours will resume on Saturday.
Two men were shot at 109 Victor Cir. NW in Atlanta; one is critically injured. Police responded at 1:03 p.m. and the investigation is ongoing, with no arrests made yet.
Politics & Govt in ...
Mayor Andre Dickens and The Atlanta Women's Foundation showcased new investments to aid women and girls in Atlanta during the city's Community Investment Celebration.
The City of Winder and Barrow County have reached an agreement on Service Delivery Strategy to improve local government services and prevent overlapping. The details are yet to be made public.
Fulton County election staff have earned the Certified Elections/Registration Administrator designation, indicating high expertise in election administration.
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