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Fight between dogs ends with homicide in Hall County park, police say
Man shoots and kills a man and his dog, according to sheriff’s office.
Man charged after shooting himself in arm at airport terminal, officials say
A Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport spokesperson said that police were called after a man was found shot in the South Terminal on Sunday afternoon.

Georgia man convicted on 67 counts of dogfighting, could get life, feds say
Abused dogs weren’t the only crimes. Inside the home, investigators said they found evidence that Dun Bradford used his kitchen to make crack cocaine, and he had firearms.
Nature’s sounds in winter may be louder and clearer
Nature resonates with distinct sounds during the cold season.
Who will replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress?
Now that U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced her plans to resign, attention turns to who might replace her in Georgia's 14th Congressional District.
How Savannah is building a stronger, smarter tomorrow with citizens and AI
Savannah is improving outcomes and quality of life for residents by focusing on community engagement and powering public safety solutions with artifiical intelligence.

Metro Atlanta’s worst times, days for traffic this holiday season
If you must travel on one of the busy days, consider leaving outside peak traffic hours.
2h ago3 escaped DeKalb inmates took Lyft ride to Florida, officials say
The three inmates who escaped from the DeKalb County jail are back in custody, the sheriff’s office said early Tuesday.

Georgia lottery player wins $1M as Powerball jackpot grows to $1.7B
A Georgia lottery player won big in Monday night’s drawing, even as the growing Powerball jackpot continues to remain elusive.
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What you could buy if you win tonight’s $1.6 billion Powerball drawing
With the Powerball jackpot reaching $1.6 billion ahead of tonight’s drawing, there are many ways a lucky winner could spend that seemingly endless cash.
Kenyan man sentenced after planning 9/11-style terrorist attack on Atlanta
Cholo Abdi Abdullah, 35, was found guilty in November 2024 on all six counts of conspiracy to hijack a U.S. airliner and crash it into the Bank of America Plaza in Atlanta.

Fight between dogs ends with homicide in Hall County park, police say
Man shoots and kills a man and his dog, according to sheriff’s office.
Man charged after shooting himself in arm at airport terminal, officials say
A Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport spokesperson said that police were called after a man was found shot in the South Terminal on Sunday afternoon.
Atlanta goes another year without completing citizen review of officer-involved deaths
Atlanta Citizen Review Board, tasked with investigating deaths and serious injuries in police custody, opened a handful of investigations in 2025 but still faces a backlog.

Unborn child killed in shooting on I-285; mother remains hospitalized
An 18-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man remain hospitalized after being found shot on the Cascade Road exit of I-285 in Southwest Atlanta.

Gridlock Guy: Getting a motorcycle for Christmas? Get some schooling.
Results of safety classes for rookie motorcyclists show up in statistics — educated motorcyclists are far less likely to die in a wreck.
Philanthropy helped shape Atlanta. Here’s how that legacy endures.
Philanthropy helped shape Atlanta. And foundation-giving has had huge ripple effects not only in the metro area, but far beyond Georgia.

Winter’s here, but warmer forecast means snow is far from certain
Despite recent frigid temperatures, this season might feel more like a typical late fall in the Peach State, making for slim chances to see any snow.

Hosea Helps supports merry Christmases amid financial strains
Hosea Helps, an Atlanta-based charity, served hundreds of children and their families for the holidays on Saturday.



