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EF1 tornado touches down in Hall County during heavy storms
The tornado developed over Lake Lanier and reached maximum sustained winds of 90 mph, but it did not damage any structures when it touched down in Hall County
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Gridlock Guy: Lessons learned as commuters in the Azores
Gridlock Guy took a vacation to Sao Miguel in the Azores and marveled at the 'steady and chill' pace of motorists.
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Arrested Manchester player starred in title game after teammate’s killing
Qua’vion Jakwon Cooper is charged with murder in the death of Brandon Smith.
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‘We have to stop’: Atlanta Council urges state patrol to curb high-speed chases
A resolution approved unanimously by the Atlanta City Council urges the state to amend GSP's pursuit policy restricting chases to specific cases.
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Kemp’s announcement has a domino effect in national politics
Potential Republicans candidates for the U.S. Senate seat on the ballot in Georgia next year wish Gov. Brian Kemp well as he bows out of the race.
Crime & Public Safety
Atlanta restarts homeless encampment sweeps after pause caused by death
Mayor Andre Dickens said the city has a "moral obligation" to clear homeless camps. However, one homeless advocate said of machinery destroying tents: "Does this look moral?"
2 arrested after teen’s fatal stabbing at Zaxby’s in Powder Springs
Police said a group of young people went to the restaurant intending to fight.
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Here are 10 activities you can do with your grandchildren
Each spring offers a new opportunity to bond with your family.
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The importance of arts is crucial. That’s why there’s Fox Gives
It’s the actors and vocalists who are quite literally in the spotlight, so it’s understandable why Adrianna...
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‘It’s been so rewarding’: Inside Northside Hospital’s externships
Stacy Bucknor was tired of working in the service industry. She was taking her classes and clinicals as a student in...
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Global shipping is slowing a month after President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” escalation of the trade war. Georgia companies, workers and consumers could soon feel it.
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Georgia man arrested as ‘unauthorized alien’ calls police encounter traumatic
A Georgia native was caught up in Florida’s immigration crackdown. His family is still feeling the consequences.
Why Hollywood didn’t publicly fight Georgia’s ‘religious liberty’ bill
The film and television industry of today is very different than the one that existed when Gov. Deal vetoed the religious liberty measure in 2016.
Man shot while trying to run from being robbed in NW Atlanta, police say
Atlanta police responded to a call about a person shot on Detroit Avenue and found a 43-year-old bleeding from a gunshot wound to the neck. The investigation is ongoing.
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Gridlock Guy: Lessons learned as commuters in the Azores
Gridlock Guy took a vacation to Sao Miguel in the Azores and marveled at the 'steady and chill' pace of motorists.
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Wheelchairs, walkers won’t stop these seniors from taking stand against Trump
Every other Saturday, several dozen seniors gear up along a sidewalk, holding up handmade signs that read, “Down with this reign of cruelty” and “No kings in America."
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Opinion: $160K BMW showed me combustion is essential to a performance car experience
In the BMW XM, once the 31 miles of electric range runs out, the gasoline engine is even more impressive than any electronic sound, gadget or software could ever be.
$20M verdict awarded to retired truck driver in landmark trial
The owner and operator of a sterilization facility in Covington was hit Friday with a $20 million verdict in a landmark toxic exposure trial.
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4 injured after roof collapses at Forsyth business during storms
The state’s far northwest corner is under a Level 3 of 5 risk for severe weather on Friday afternoon and evening.