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Tim Fleming and Vernon Jones will face off in a June 16 runoff for Georgia secretary of state. The winner will help shape election rules and 2028 maps.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Forensic teams and cadaver dogs searched woods behind Spivey Junction in Stockbridge as investigators probe whether Dennis Lane may have additional victims.
Food & Drinks in ...
Toastique will open at 3005 Old Alabama Road this summer under local owners Steve and Randi Rubin, who are staging a mural contest and plan additional area locations.
A DeKalb County school bus carrying five special‑needs students ran into a ditch in Stonecrest; two adults were treated for minor injuries while the children were unhurt.
A Gwinnett judge granted a request to delay a retrial hearing for David Booker; the next court date is scheduled for Oct. 1, 2026.
A person was shot near 607 Thurmond St. NW and a section of Joseph E. Boone Blvd was closed Monday night; investigators say the probe is ongoing.
A three‑way Democratic primary in Fulton County pits longtime Chair Robb Pitts against two fellow commissioners over jail conditions and health‑care gaps. Voters decide Tuesday.
A heavy police presence descended on Jerome Road early Tuesday after neighbors reported gunfire.
Real Estate & Development in ...
26th Street Partners paid $17.3M for two Virginia‑Highland retail strips, folding the Highland Avenue Market and the VA‑HI corner into its portfolio. Neighbors and tenants are watching for changes.
A Sumter County detention officer was arrested after a jail search turned up cellphones, cigarettes and handmade weapons. The sheriff says the investigation is ongoing and more arrests are expected.
Decatur's City Commission will present the FY 2026‑27 budget Monday and consider a tentative millage rate; public hearings are scheduled in June. Key capital items are also on the agenda.
A Sunday night fire at the Perimeter 5550 complex in Sandy Springs displaced about 15 units; no injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.
Beyond Juicery + Eatery held a grand opening in East Cobb on Saturday, offering free smoothies, tumblers and prize giveaways. The new Marietta location opened at Providence Square.
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