MORE: Marietta man gets 6 years for threatening Mexican eatery workers, copsMORE: Drug deal at the Big Chicken goes afoul, Cobb cops run down kidnappersMore StoriesThe LatestCredit: Miguel Martinez-JimenezSheriff showdown: Georgia lawmen’s lawsuits latest salvo in budget fight27-year-old drowns in Lake Lanier amid birthday celebrationChild struck in Father’s Day shootout between 2 vehicles, Smyrna police sayFeaturedCredit: Miguel Martinez-JimenezCorporate pullback from LGBTQ groups leaves Atlanta organizations in the lurchSome Atlanta LGBTQ groups are reevaluating their programming and staffing in light of the reduced support.Atlanta mayor: Property tax hike needed to keep up with population growthAndre Dickens said a property tax hike is almost unavoidable, as Atlanta’s leaders work to keep up with population growth that brings increased demand for city services.GDOT’s roadside helpers return to 24/7 serviceThe highway helpers who patrol metro Atlanta’s interstates will return to 24/7 service on Tuesday, just in time for the busy holiday weekend.
