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Duluth Man Arrested, USCP and FBI Investigating
ATLANTA — A Gwinnett County man has been charged in federal court after authorities say he made violent threats against two Republican U.S. senators, according to an indictment unsealed this week. Federal prosecutors allege that Robert Davis Forney, 25, of Duluth, left a series of voicemails in April and May targeting Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas and Sen. Deb Fischer of Nebraska. Both lawmakers are Republicans. The messages reportedly contained graphic threats of physical and sexua
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200 Pounds of Meth Seized in Cherokee County
CANTON, Ga. — Cherokee County deputies seized about 200 pounds of methamphetamine this week, the largest meth bust in county history. Investigators say the $500,000 shipment is tied to an international network with links to El Salvador, Mexico, and MS-13. Deputies found the drugs inside a Canton storage facility. The scope of the operation shows how deeply organized crime has penetrated Metro Atlanta’s suburban counties. A shipment this large represents a distribution pipelin
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6 hours ago1 min read
Atlanta Back in the Spotlight as New Prosecutor Takes Over Trump Election Case After Willis Removal
ATLANTA — Metro Atlanta is once again at the center of national attention as the state’s top prosecutorial oversight agency has assumed control of the long-running 2020 election-interference case—marking yet another dramatic turn in a saga that has repeatedly pulled Fulton County’s justice system into the national political arena. Pete Skandalakis, executive director of the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia, confirmed late Thursday that he will personally take over th
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New Atlanta Dispensary Marks Major Growth as Georgia Prepares for Medical Marijuana Expansion Debate
Georgia’s medical marijuana program is entering a new phase of growth as state regulators approve another dispensary in Metro Atlanta. The Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission has authorized FFD Georgia Holdings to open a new location in the city. This brings the statewide total to 19 dispensaries. Patient enrollment has already surpassed 33,000 and continues to climb. The state will be required to issue more licenses once the registry reaches 35,000 patients. Metro
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Democratic Socialist Kelsea Bond Wins Atlanta City Council District 2 in Landslide
In a stunning result that underscores the political shift taking place in parts of Atlanta, Democratic Socialist Kelsea Bond won the City Council District 2 race with an overwhelming 64% of the vote on November 4, 2025. Bond, a self-described community organizer and field director for Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign, defeated a crowded field of more traditional Democrats and one Republican challenger. Her margin of victory was so wide that no runoff was required—an un
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5 days ago1 min read
Rusty Paul in Mayoral Runoff
After failing to achieve 50% +1, three-term Sandy Springs Mayor Rusty Paul advances to runoff. Sandy Springs Mayor Rusty Paul is headed to a December 2, 2025 runoff after falling short of the majority needed to win outright in the November 4 municipal election. Paul, who has served as mayor since 2013, captured roughly 43 percent of the vote in a crowded field of challengers. Dontaye Carter, a community advocate and former city spokesperson, finished second with about 21 perc
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SPECIAL ELECTION: HD 23
The state has scheduled a special election to fill the vacancy in Georgia House District 23 following the passing of incumbent Representative Mandi Ballinger (R) in October. The general election will be held on December 9, 2025 , with early voting beginning November 17 . If no candidate secures more than 50 percent of the vote, a runoff will be held January 6, 2026 . District 23 is located in Cherokee County and includes parts of Canton, northern Holly Springs, and surroundin
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5 days ago1 min read
MetroMatters Launch: Why the Fight for Georgia Begins in the Metro
November 2025 changed everything. For years, conservatives treated metro Atlanta as a lost cause—ceded to the Left and written off as “too urban” or “too blue.” But November’s election was a wake-up call. The lesson was clear: the future of Georgia will be decided right here in the metro. If we lose Atlanta’s heartbeat, we lose Georgia’s future. That’s where MetroMatters comes in. This isn’t just another blog or newsletter. MetroMatters is a new platform for conservative vo
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