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Clayton County parents charged after baby found discarded in trash bag
Police say the parents of 6-month-old Nnakai Pratt tried to hide the body of their son after one of them killed him and discarded him in a trash bag.
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Some ‘No Kings’ protests may snarl traffic Saturday. Here’s how to get around.
"No Kings" protests are scheduled within metro Atlanta Saturday, and some have the potential to tie up traffic. Here's how to get around some of the larger ones.
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Relatives in Georgia, El Salvador devastated by I-85 crash that killed 8
Family members in Georgia, El Savador devastated by crash that killed 8 family members
Georgia News
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Strange seats bring colon cancer awareness to Georgia bars, coffee shops
Sculptural stools by an Atlanta artist are on display across Georgia bars and coffee shops to spark conversation and encourage screenings for colon cancer.
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Metro Atlanta to see rainy Sunday, but drought still ongoing
Rain is expected to last through the early afternoon, but totals won’t be enough to put a dent in Georgia’s drought, officials say.
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Delta fans line up to buy vintage airline merch at this monthly event
Delta is the only airline to hold a regular sale like this. People travel from all over to attend the "Surplus Sale" every month.
Crime & Public Safety
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DeKalb mom who left baby in hot car for 5 hours to serve 20 years in prison
A Georgia mother will spend 20 years in prison for leaving her 13-month-old in a hot car, killing her. She pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and making a false statement.
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6th person charged in baby’s shooting death at Cobb hotel, indictment shows
Nateemah Ware was charged with hindering the apprehension of a criminal.
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Man found dead on I-75 after road rage shootout, GSP says
Authorities say the man was struck by two other vehicles, including police car.
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OPINION
Gridlock Guy: Fixing roundabout confusion on N. Decatur Road in Druid Hills
A DeKalb County resident spots conflicting signage around the roundabout, reaches out to the county and gets results.
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DeKalb’s seniors take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ rally
Among the protesters along Clairmont Road in DeKalb County was 102-year-old Suzanne Goodell, as well as dozens of residents from a nearby senior living community.
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‘No Kings’ protest in Atlanta concludes after march to Capitol
As the march took off toward Liberty Plaza around 1 p.m., officers on motorcycles began blocking traffic along Ralph McGill Boulevard and Courtland Street.
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Empty pipe with wires caused I-75 shutdown in Cobb, police say
Drivers advised to avoid the area between Delk and Windy Hill roads, near Marietta.
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Clayton County parents charged after baby found discarded in trash bag
Police say the parents of 6-month-old Nnakai Pratt tried to hide the body of their son after one of them killed him and discarded him in a trash bag.
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Fired for Kirk posts, former Emory professor weighs cost of free speech
Anna Kenney, a professor at Atlanta's Emory University, was fired after social media posts about Charlie Kirk sparked outrage. Weeks later, she's still wrestling with fallout.
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Craig Miller, pioneer of Georgia’s film industry, dies at 69
Craig Miller had been a mainstay in Georgia’s film industry for four decades.
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Rapper NBA YoungBoy’s concert abruptly canceled at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena
The Louisiana rapper, recently pardoned by President Donald Trump, had performed at the arena Wednesday and was slated to return Saturday.
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A.M. ATL: Dialing in
Morning y’all. Your Oct. 17 update: 911 upgrades, budget priorities, “No Kings” protests, weekend plans and more.
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Lively races abound in metro Atlanta as early voting gets underway
Cities all over the state will be electing mayors and council members, though not every local seat is on the ballot.