Metro area town parts ways with longtime manager, manager ‘disappointed’ after 28 years of...
Braselton Town Manager Jennifer Scott was a government employee for 28 years.
Metro Atlanta leaders break ground on new transportation service headquarters
The cold didn’t deter Cherokee County leaders from celebrating the start of construction for a new transit service home, an effort being helped by $1 million of state funds.
Georgia diaper banks say they need state funding to keep up with need
They are asking for $950,000 to be added to the state budget to double the number of people they can help.
Snellville high-speed chase ends with suspect flipping car into pole, nearly crashing into homes
The crash knocked out power for hours and came within feet of a home on Scenic Highway.
Matthews Negotiates Sale of 24,674-Square-Foot Retail Center in Metro Atlanta
Alpharetta, Ga. — Matthews has negotiated the sale of the final retail parcel at East Village, a recently completed, 268,000-square-foot mixed-use redevelopment located in Alpharetta, a northern suburb of Atlanta. Jeff Enck, Pierce Mayson, Kyle Stonis and Boris Shilkrot of Matthews represented the seller, The Ardent...
Winter Storm First Alert: Weekend Weather Could Turn Icy
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Saturday and Sunday are First Alert Weather Days as a winter storm system moves into north Georgia with the potential to bring icy conditions and travel impacts. The weekend forecast is complex. While we’re confident precipitation will arrive, the exact timing and intensity...
Two people arrested following stolen vehicle chase in Kentucky
KENTUCKY — Two people are facing charges following a reported pursuit involving a stolen vehicle in Christian County on Monday, according to the Hopkinsville Police Department. Police said officers attempted to stop a vehicle on West Ninth Street that had been reported stolen. The driver, identified as 21-year-old...
Evolving Firefighter Culture in Modern Fire Departments
In this episode of Generation Engine, Mike Rumsey reflects on his 34-year firefighting career spanning Georgia’s Cherokee County and the city of Atlanta. He contrasts “the good old days,” shaped by smaller crews and blue-collar roots, with today’s fast-paced, data-driven fire service. The discussion explores the ways...
Sweet News: The Duluth Dessert Festival is Coming
Get ready to satisfy your sweet tooth because the Duluth Dessert Festival is rolling into town for a delicious day of indulgence on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Hosted by POP-UP FESTIVALS LLC, this free, family-friendly event promises to be a sugary celebration right in the heart of Gwinnett County. It’s also one of...
Man Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting Outside Chamblee Walmart
CHAMBLEE, Ga. – A 29-year-old man was shot and killed Thursday afternoon during an officer-involved shooting outside a Walmart in Chamblee, prompting an investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The incident occurred around 3:45 p.m. on January 15 at the Walmart located at 1871 Chamblee Tucker Road....

















