State Senate committee approves new Georgia congressional map

Sandy Springs Reporter 12/4 10:47A Dave Williams | Capitol Beat

A Republican-dominated legislative committee approved a new congressional map for Georgia Monday over objections that it doesn’t comply with a federal court order that found the current map violates the Voting Rights Act. The proposed map,...

Kemp wants to accelerate state income tax cuts

Sandy Springs Reporter 12/4 8:39A Dave Williams | Capitol Beat

Gov. Brian Kemp said Monday he will ask Georgia lawmakers to provide additional tax relief during the upcoming legislative session by accelerating a state income tax cut lawmakers adopted last year. House Bill 1437 set in place a reduction in the...

Homeowner defending family fatally shoots home invasion suspect

Sandy Springs Reporter 12/4 6:18A Bob Pepalis

A Spalding Drive home invasion suspect died from gunshot wounds suffered when the homeowner defended himself early Sunday morning, according to Sandy Springs Police. An unknown male entered the...

‘Tis The Season! December is chock full of holiday activities and events

Buckhead Reporter 12/4 4:33A Rough Draft

December is chockful of holiday events and activities for all interests. We’ve rounded up a list of some not to miss but be sure to check out our HowDoYouAtlanta.com calendar and follow us on...

Northside ICA plans annual St. Patrick’s Parade & Festival in Sandy Springs

Sandy Springs Reporter 12/4 2:00A Bob Pepalis

The Honor Guard of the Metropolitan Atlanta Police Emerald Society (MAPES), marched in the 2023 parade after which they presented the colors on stage during the anthems. (Northside ICA). Northside...

Trump lawyers claim 2024 Fulton trial would amount to ‘election interference’ in RICO case

Sandy Springs Reporter 12/3 2:42P Stanley Dunlap | Georgia Recorde

A lawyer representing Donald Trump in the sweeping Fulton County election interference probe says that if the trial begins in August as requested by prosecutors, it would be one of the most egregious examples of election interference in United...

Georgia Audubon going the way of the dodo as bird enthusiasts distance themselves from enslaver’s...

Sandy Springs Reporter 12/2 2:00A Ross Williams | Georgia Recorder

A red-headed Woodpecker like the one featured in the logo for Birds Georgia, which announced a name change from Georgia Audubon on Nov. 30. Photo by Steve Rushing via Birds Georgia The birds that call...

FBI sting thwarts robbery of Dunwoody jewelry store

Sandy Springs Reporter 12/1 8:46A Cathy Cobbs

A picture posted on Facebook s Dunwoody Area Community Forum, a public page, shows the aftermath of the sting operation. (Photo: Dunwoody Area Community Forum) The FBI, assisted by both Sandy Springs...

Georgia Restaurant Association announces GRACE Award winners

Sandy Springs Reporter 12/1 8:25A Sammie Purcell

The Painted Pin won a GRACE Award for Best Entertainment Experience. Pictured are Painted Pin owners Justin Amick, left, and William Stallworth. (Special) This year’s Georgia Restaurant Association...

Women + Wine: A Few of Our Favorite Things

Sandy Springs Reporter 12/1 4:47A Sarah Pierre and Katie Rice

Looking for the perfect gift for the oenophile in your life? We’ve rounded up a gift guide for this holiday season with a few of our favorite wine-related things. The New French Wine [Two-Book Boxed...

In conversation with Georgia casting director Shay Bentley Griffin

Sandy Springs Reporter 12/1 3:00A Sammie Purcell

Shay Bentley Griffin, CEO of Chez Studios and a longtime casting director, was honored with a new award called “The Shay at this year s Rome International Film Festival. When you think about the work...

Rainier Treviño leads ‘Annie’ national tour at the Fox

Sandy Springs Reporter 12/1 2:14A Sammie Purcell

Rainier “Rainey” Treviño and Georgie in the North American tour of Annie. (Photo by Evan Zimmerman). Rainier “Rainey” Treviño is ready for the sun to come out. Treviño is starring in the National...

‘White Christmas’ to play City Springs Dec. 8-24

Sandy Springs Reporter 12/1 2:08A Sammie Purcell

The cast of City Springs Theatre s production of White Christmas. No need to just dream of a White Christmas this year. The musical version of the holiday classic is coming to City Springs Theatre...

Sandy Springs to host Martin Luther King Jr. Art & Film Celebration

Sandy Springs Reporter 12/1 1:50A Bob Pepalis

The art and film celebration will be held on Jan. 15, 2024. (Sandy Springs) Sandy Springs will host he Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Art & Film Celebration on Jan. 15, 2024. The art and film event begins...

Film Review: ‘Dream Scenario’ and the plight of fame

Sandy Springs Reporter 11/30 11:00P Sammie Purcell

Nicolas Cage in Dream Scenario. (A24) Running into an ex is never easy. It’s a little more complicated when they tell you that you ve been in their dreams lately.  For Paul Matthews, it’s the content...