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Law enforcement respond to shooting near CDC and Emory University

Officer Killed, Shooter Dead in Emory Point Attack Near CDC

Aug. 9, 2025

Gunfire near CDC headquarters leaves DeKalb County Officer David Rose dead, 92 children evacuated from daycare, and multiple buildings on lockdown.

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Fire crews battle an overnight blaze in Ball Ground’s historic downtown

Overnight Blaze Guts Vacant Building in Ball Ground’s Historic Downtown

Aug. 10, 2025 | Ballground

Firefighters knocked down flames after a 3:30 a.m. call in Ball Ground’s historic district, closing Gilmer Ferry Rd. while investigators searched for the cause.

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Canton Council Approves $94.7M Budget, Cuts Millage Rate

Aug 10, 2025 | Canton

The Canton City Council approved its FY 2026 budget with historic low property tax rates and $42M in capital projects...

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KSU Art Instructor Charged With Aggravated Assault

Aug. 7, 2025 | Cobb County

Police say Christen Ericsson-Penfold, a part-time KSU art instructor, dragged a woman and juvenile with her vehicle in a Northeast Cobb neighborhood...

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Cherokee School Board Rejects Statewide Property Tax Cap

Feb 14, 2025 | Cherokee County

The Cherokee County School Board has voted to opt out of Georgia’s new statewide floating homestead exemption...

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Woodstock Greenlights Major Mixed-Use Development on Main Street

Feb 13, 2025 | Woodstock, Cherokee

Woodstock’s city council has approved a 14,300-square-foot mixed-use development at Dobbs Road and Main Street...

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Lawmakers Push to Ban Speed Cameras in School Zones

Feb. 14, 2025

HB 225 aims to eliminate automated speed enforcement in school zones, sparking debate over safety and government oversight across Georgia.

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