Allstate Ranks Atlanta Low on Driver Safety List
Atlanta was ranked in the bottom quarter of American cities in driver safety by the insurance giant.
View ArticleGeorgia State Patrol Will Be Out in Force Over Labor Day Weekend
Friday night through midnight on Labor Day, state troopers and law enforcement officers from across Georgia to target impaired drivers.
View ArticleSave the Date: DeKalb County Walk of HEROES
The eighth annual 5K race benefits those struggling with mental illness, substance addictions and developmental disabilities.
View ArticleDeKalb County Announces Special Election to Replace Boyer
The county seeks to replace ex-commissioner Elaine Boyer after her resignation following fraud charges.
View ArticleGrandfather Protects Grandson, Shoots Back at Carjackers
A carjacker’s bullet grazed the top of a Lithonia man’s head while he was protecting his grandson.
View ArticleVictim Shoots Back, Labor Day Patrols, School Enrollment Climbs and Pets of...
Plus, Allstate is about as impressed with Atlanta drivers as you are.
View ArticleBBB Tips for Safe Driving Over The Labor Day Weekend
With the upcoming Labor Day weekend upon us, and millions of drivers taking to the road...
View ArticleDeal Apologizes for Assuming Student Was Ilegal Alien
During an exchange on immigration between a University of Georgia student and Gov. Nathan Deal he presumed the student was undocumented.
View ArticleBorn at Walmart, 1 Dead in Double Stabbing, Labor Day Weekend Plans, Deal's...
Also: Atlanta cop faces murder charge; Child left near dumpsters; Failing scores for restaurants.
View ArticleGeorgia's Banks Hire More Workers, Lend More Money
The state's banking industry is recovering from the Great Recession, which saw more banks fail in Georgia than any other state in the U.S.
View ArticleThree Days Left in Tail End of Summer Promotion and DeKalb County Animal...
You have three days left to adopt an animal for only $20 (dogs or puppies) or $10 (cats or kittens) and meet our pet of the week.
View ArticleBookworms Converge on Region for AJC Decatur Book Festival
Panels range from health cooking to a look at the Civil Rights struggle, from graphic novels to mystery writing. The festival is under way.
View ArticleDeKalb Police Nab Sheriff's Deputy in Sexting Case
The Henry County Sheriff's captain was fired after his arrest this week for attempting to meet an underage boy for sex.
View ArticleMurder/Suicide, Historic Building Arson, Decatur Book Festival, Labor Day...
Plus, the former City Hall East, now Ponce City Market, is open for business. Our top posts from the past 24 hours.
View ArticleGOOD NEWS! Patriotic Employer, Wheelchair Fundraiser, More Ice Bucket...
Plus, teachers honored, schools accept challenge for ALS fundraiser, business openings, + hometown heroes were among this week's best news.
View ArticleOMG Crime: Stolen Hair, Dead Dogs, Swallowed Pot, Quick-Thinking Tellers
Also: Grandfather shoots at carjackers; Opium sent through the U.S. Mail; Mistaken $100 was actually $1.
View ArticleKidnapping Leaves One Dead, One Wounded
The victims were ambushed and abducted before entering their home in DeKalb County. They were later found shot in northwest Atlanta.
View ArticleGa. WOW Houses: Kenny Rogers' Mansion, Decatur Bungalow, 'Picture Perfect'...
What are the asking prices on these exceptional homes in the Peach State?
View ArticleCop Charged in Craigslist Killing, Ice Bucket Challenges, Deal's Illegal...
Plus, fireball over Georgia. Did you see it? Top posts this week from our Georgia Patch sites.
View ArticleRanking the Most Exciting Towns in Georgia
In Case You Missed It: Movoto rankings in part based on nightclubs, restaurants, and young residents per capita, and Census data.
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