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A four-day festival at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds packed the grounds with 80+ food vendors, K‑pop, cosplay and family attractions over Memorial Day weekend.
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Cloudy and muggy Sunday morning. Heavy afternoon storms and spot flooding possible through Memorial Day.
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A Douglas County deputy was clocked at 172 mph as Memorial Day travel began. The sheriff's office posted a blunt warning urging drivers to slow down and buckle up.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A Friday-night shooting in Ellenwood’s Grant Forest Park left one person dead. Investigators blocked the roadway and are reviewing doorbell-camera footage as the probe continues.
A Cobb County teen was arrested after a realistic toy rifle was pointed from a car during a 'Senior Assassin' game. Police warn realistic-looking blasters can lead to deadly mistakes.
A DeKalb County jury convicted Kentavious Hardnett of felony murder and first-degree cruelty to children in the January 2021 death of a 19-month-old; sentencing is pending.
Politics & Govt in ...
Residents near a massive data center say tap water turned brown and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio‑Cortez brought jars of the water to Congress. The EPA has pledged to review the complaints.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A $28.9 million Publix‑anchored center at Candler and Glenwood will break ground June 11, promising affordable retail for local businesses, transit upgrades and new jobs. Initial occupancy is expected in October 2027.
Bentley Hudgins won the Democratic primary in House District 90 and could become Georgia’s first openly transgender, nonbinary state lawmaker.
A former Atlanta Housing executive was sentenced this week after prosecutors say she funneled Section 8 and pandemic-relief dollars to herself and relatives. The case raises oversight questions for the voucher program.
The Paulding County School Board voted May 19 to form a district police department for the 2026‑27 school year, shifting SROs from the sheriff’s office and promising one officer per campus.
A construction worker was killed during overnight work on GA‑400 in Sandy Springs. Police arrested a driver who faces homicide-by-vehicle, Move Over and speeding charges.
Former state investigator Josh Waites says the AG’s office pushed a malicious prosecution that cost him jobs and reputation after his 2020 firing.
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