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Atlanta officer arrested, accused of sexual battery while off duty
Lt. Kyle Kleinhenz is accused of ‘inappropriately’ touching driver of ride he hailed, authorities say.
Family of girl killed at bus stop shares sorrow as driver pleads guilty
A woman accused of driving through a school bus stop and killing an 8-year-old girl in Henry County pleaded guilty.
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Buckle up for 3-5 major hurricanes this season, NOAA says
NOAA said Thursday that conditions are ripe once again for another active hurricane season in the Atlantic Basin.
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‘Hell Upon Earth’ Memorial: The story behind Georgia Civil War drawing
The story behind Thomas O’Dea's harrowing drawing of the Confederates' Andersonville Prison in Georgia. Memorial Day events will be held at the site this weekend.
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Identifying birds by their songs adds zest to birding
It is a joy to linger in bed for a few minutes on a spring morning and tell which birds are singing so jubilantly outside the bedroom window.
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Where can I find it: Naked Swim tea, wind chime repair, dining room table repair
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Crime & Public Safety
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2 juveniles charged with murder in 17-year-old’s death in Gwinnett
Andrew Gatlin, of Lilburn, was found with at least one gunshot wound and taken to Northside Hospital Gwinnett, where he was pronounced dead.
Girl, 14, needed stitches after assault by Cobb detention official, warrant says
The assistant director of programs at a Cobb County youth detention center resigned while under investigation and is jailed on a charge of first-degree cruelty to children.
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MARTA boss: Safety is a ‘north star’ focus as transit agency tries to attract more riders
Safety is part of a trifecta of factors CEO Collie Greenwood says is key, but incidents like the May 18 shooting on a train near the East Point station showcase the challenge.
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Lightning set Gwinnett house ablaze, 4 tornadoes formed during storms
A flash flood warning lingered until about 7:30 a.m. in central Cobb, northwest Douglas, central Fulton, southwest Gwinnett, southeast Paulding and northwest DeKalb counties.
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‘Here we are again’: Atlanta Jewish leaders remain vigilant after Washington attack
This was at least the eighth terrorist plot attacking or targeting Jews, Zionists or other Jewish institutions in the U.S. since July 2024.
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Potential sale of landmark Atlanta federal building could jolt downtown
If the Peachtree Summit Building were to be sold, its IRS, Social Security Administration and General Service Administration offices would likely move to the Sam Nunn center
Mom, stepdad arrested after 3-year-old found alone in underwear in SE Atlanta
Child was taken to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Hughes Spalding, where he remained Thursday.
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Atlanta officer arrested, accused of sexual battery while off duty
Lt. Kyle Kleinhenz is accused of ‘inappropriately’ touching driver of ride he hailed, authorities say.
Family of girl killed at bus stop shares sorrow as driver pleads guilty
A woman accused of driving through a school bus stop and killing an 8-year-old girl in Henry County pleaded guilty.
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Buckle up for 3-5 major hurricanes this season, NOAA says
NOAA said Thursday that conditions are ripe once again for another active hurricane season in the Atlantic Basin.
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Fulton County lays off HIV workers; state health leaders placed on leave
Fulton County's Board of Health laid off 17 workers without approval from the state. Now, senior leaders are on administrative leave. Here's what we know so far.
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9 Lake Lanier parks that were expected to close down will instead stay open
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said 11 parks on Lake Lanier will close, down from 20.
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A new group steps in to develop $17B ‘Project Sail’ data center near Atlanta
Prologis officials confirmed to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution that the San Francisco-based company is under contract to acquire the roughly 831-acre project site.