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Girl stabbed to death by mother found positioned in a recliner, warrants say
A Sandy Springs mother fatally stabbed her 11-year-old daughter, whose body police found cleaned and placed in a recliner, according to Fulton County court documents.
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Crash involving tractor-trailers caused delays on I-75 South in Clayton County
The wreck happened on the interstate at Forest Parkway, or Exit 237, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation.
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CVS employee killed outside store was beloved, known for upbeat personality
Kimberly Whaley was a licensed pharmacy technician who worked at the Loganville store for seven years.
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Mass grocery drive takes aim at food insecurity on Buford Highway
The annual event — in its third year — is a collaboration between the Latin American Association, the Atlanta Hawks and CareSource.
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Decaying public housing sits on prime Savannah real estate. Change is coming.
Yamacraw Village, a historic Savannah public housing project on 22 acres of prime real estate, faces demolition and redevelopment. Residents don’t know where they’ll move.
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Buddy Carter asks Trump administration to surge ICE officers in Atlanta
The St. Simons Island Republican praised the record-low numbers of apprehensions at the Mexican border but warned that “significant work remains, especially in Georgia.”
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UAB plays after 2 players stabbed hours before kickoff
UAB opted to go ahead with its scheduled 3 p.m. game against South Florida on Saturday just hours after a stabbing incident at the Blazers' football facility.
Atlanta church pastor fired after child cruelty arrest
In an online statement, 2819 Church leaders said they “immediately” suspended Kenneth McFarland after learning of the charge and that he “agreed to step down.”
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Man sentenced to life in slayings of Cherokee firefighter, wife
The deaths of Amber and Justin Hicks shocked their family and community. On Friday, Matthew Lanz was sentenced to life in prison.
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CareSource gives Atlanta military families, veterans a choice
Atlanta is a hub for cutting-edge medical care in the region, and home to one of the biggest groups of military...
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Daytona Beach wish list: Don’t leave without experiencing this
You may know Daytona Beach for the 23-mile stretch of sand, scenic trails and eclectic shopping. But did you know it’s...
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‘Purpose and people’: Christine Sintay on leading Humana differently
It’s been quite a journey for Christine Sintay, a former stay-at-home mom who took the leap into the insurance...
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In the market for a luxury vehicle? You might reconsider Lincoln.
The definition of “luxury” has shifted. It’s no longer just a softer ride with more chrome and gadgets; the real battle now is over experience. Lincoln is leaning in.
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A.M. ATL: Data dump
Morning, y'all. Your Nov. 21 update: New rules for data centers, a former police chief's arrest, weekend plans and more.
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Atlanta officials quietly rebrand city’s DEI office
The city of Atlanta office overseeing diversity, equity and inclusion is getting a rebrand amid assaults at the federal level on such initiatives.
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‘Worst nightmares come true.’ Atlanta confronts shift in homelessness funding.
Trump’s overhaul threatens permanent housing for an estimated 600 Atlanta households and 170,000 people nationwide, advocates warn.
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Clayton commissioners say chair possibly violated code of conduct
The resolution accuses the chair of attending awards events or other public events recognizing the county without letting fellow commissioners know about them ahead of time.
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Flying for Thanksgiving? Here are tips for navigating Atlanta’s airport
Here’s the AJC's guide to what’s under construction at the airport and what to watch for if you’re traveling this Thanksgiving holiday.
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Dave Hayward, who chronicled Atlanta’s LGBTQ history, dead at 76
When it comes to Atlanta LGBTQ history, few people knew as much as Dave Hayward, who died at the age of 76.
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Where to find free food this Thanksgiving — and how you can still help
Across metro Atlanta, there are several food giveaways to help feed as many families as possible ahead of Thanksgiving.
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Is the cost of Thanksgiving dinner going down? It’s complicated.
The wholesale price of turkey is up from 2024, but the retail price is dramatically down, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.
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Cumberland’s autonomous shuttle program to expand
The route will travel between Truist Park and the Battery, the Cobb Convention Center, the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre and Cumberland Mall.