Businesses along Cheshire Bridge Road are grappling with a decrease in foot traffic due to repeated closures prompted by fires near homeless encampments. This situation has led concerned business owners to urgently call for solutions, emphasizing the pressing need for support from local authorities.
On Christmas Day, U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) revealed that she was the victim of a swatting attempt when a false emergency call led police to her Georgia residence. In a subsequent post, Greene disclosed that later in the week, another family member had been subjected to a similar swatting attempt. She emphasized the necessity for legislation designed to streamline prosecution processes.
Atlanta Public Schools (APS) recently came under fire for their initial plan to incorporate the state bonus for teachers into a holiday retention bonus. However, following backlash and concerns raised by State Superintendent Richard Woods, APS is now awaiting guidance on the correct distribution method. This development comes in the wake of Governor Kemp's pledge to award $1,000 bonuses to education employees.
A former Fulton County Superior Court Judge candidate was convicted of fraudulently obtaining more than $7 million worth of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, using the funds to purchase luxury items, including a 10-carat diamond ring.
Shelitha Robertson, a former Atlanta police officer turned attorney, has been convicted for fraudulently obtaining $7 million through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The charges were levied after she was found to have used false information on loan applications to purchase luxury items, including a 10-carat diamond ring and a Rolls-Royce.
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has urged the General Assembly in Georgia to promptly enact a constitutional amendment prohibiting noncitizens from voting. His call is based on concerns about potential foreign interference and ongoing legal disputes that jeopardize citizenship verification in the state's elections. Additionally, he advocated for measures to prevent liberal groups from challenging this security provision through the courts.
Atlanta-based Moncrief Heating and Air Conditioning announced in August that they would be acquired by Ace Hardware. Moncrief officials stated that they are excited to continue to support their local community together with Ace.
During a United Nations climate change conference in Dubai, State Representative Mesha Mainor (R-Atlanta) underscored the economic and environmental significance of Georgia's electric vehicle industry amid global discussions on sustainable practices. Mainor emphasized the state's success in striking a balance between environmental progress and economic growth.
There were six inmates sentenced to life in prison who were incarcerated at State Board Of Pardons And Paroles in Fulton County in the third quarter of 2023, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections.
There were five inmates sentenced to life in prison who were incarcerated at Metro Transitional Center in DeKalb County in the third quarter of 2023, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections.
There were 28 inmates sentenced to life in prison who were incarcerated at Metro Reentry Facility in Dekalb County in the third quarter of 2023, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections.
There were seven inmates sentenced to life in prison who were incarcerated at Fulton County Jail in Fulton County in the third quarter of 2023, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections.