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DeKalb County prepares for its Doggie Splash Pawlooza, a festive event at Midway Park Pool on September 14th, featuring games, a dog swimsuit contest, and pool fun for dogs.
Politics & Govt in ...
Georgia's 2025 fiscal year begins with a 2.7% increase in July's net tax revenues totaling $2.56 billion, despite a slight drop in individual income tax collections.
The Georgia Senate has created a committee to study safe firearm storage, with its first meeting scheduled to discuss potential legislative solutions.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A former Walton County jailer, Jeffrey Sean Day, was arrested for injuring a restrained inmate, prompting an investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigations.
Community & Society in ...
The Sandy Springs Connects! career expo will be held on September 12, offering job seekers opportunities to meet with local businesses at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center.
The Clayton County Police are searching for three missing residents, including two women last seen in early August on Upper Riverdale Road and a man with mental health conditions last seen on August 1.
Karanji Reese's hearing for the Elleven45 Lounge shooting is delayed until September. The club, tied to the deadly incident, may be closed permanently as a public nuisance.
Shelby Cox, 45, died after being hit at a bus stop in Athens; Jeffery Tate, 58, with whom she had a relationship, was charged with murder, suggesting the act was intentional.
Rockdale County, Georgia receives FEMA approval for its updated hazard mitigation plan aimed at enhancing disaster preparedness and resilience in collaboration with the City of Conyers.
The GBI arrested former jailer Jeffrey Sean Day on charges including Aggravated Battery and Cruelty to Inmates. He allegedly harmed a handcuffed inmate.
The family of army veteran Christon Collins, who died in DeKalb County custody, has hired attorney Ben Crump for justice after Collins received no immediate aid in jail.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Atlanta's I-75/85 southbound lanes were closed due to a person threatening self-harm, causing traffic delays. Authorities later resolved the incident and reopened the lanes.
A woman was hospitalized after being shot on I-285 near exit 166. Atlanta Police are investigating the early morning incident and seeking information from witnesses.
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