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Why humidity makes Atlanta’s heat feel even hotter
It's not just the heat. Learn why Georgia's humidity makes summer feel more intense and how it affects your body's natural cooling system.
Missing Clayton County boy found dead in pond
A few hours after the search continued early Monday morning, dive teams located the boy’s body just after 9 a.m. in a pond in Riverdale.

Veteran’s widow gets $6 million after alleging typo led to fatal surgery
In her lawsuit, Glenda Yarbrough alleged her husband shouldn't have been cleared for colon surgery because of problems with his heart, and the medical letter contained a typo.

Centennial Yards’ next tower to include affordable apartments, shops
An early-stage plan for roughly 280 apartments and several retail shops was unveiled in documents filed with the city. It aims to address the "Tuesday afternoon problem."
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Atlanta officer must pay $21M in excessive force case, federal court rules
An Atlanta police officer can't escape a $21 million judgment against him in an excessive force case over a panhandler's fatal injuries, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday.
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Georgia’s first data center ‘pop-up’ power plant is breaking rules, groups say
Environmental groups argue a data center in Covington and a 90-megawatt "off-grid" power plant under construction to serve it are violating state and federal pollution laws.

Former Atlanta lawyer is set to run his 50th Peachtree Road Race
Greg Gates, a 77-year-old former attorney and certified public accountant, says the Peachtree Road Race has been the one constant in his life.
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Atlanta officer must pay $21M in excessive force case, federal court rules
An Atlanta police officer can't escape a $21 million judgment against him in an excessive force case over a panhandler's fatal injuries, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday.
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NFL player’s mom dead, brother charged in Buckhead killing, officials say
The brother of a former Falcons player is facing charges, including murder, and accused of fatally cutting his mother's neck Tuesday at a Buckhead home, officials said.
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Peachtree Road Race updates: Cool, calm and collected
We're days away from the Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race on July 4th in Atlanta.

‘Nothing in our playbook’: HIV advocates brace for funding instability
Some HIV prevention grants have been reduced under Trump, and some Atlanta advocates say they have already seen delays in funds arriving.

How Atlanta commuters, employers are navigating World Cup traffic
Some employers have encouraged remote work. Others said employees should come into the office and experience the festivities.

Summer fun for all ages: 6 activities for grandparents in July
From patriotic celebrations to hands-on crafts and family outings, here are six ways grandparents and grandkids can enjoy July around metro Atlanta.

Shooting leads to ‘large-scale manhunt’ in Forsyth County, officials say
After a dispute broke out in gunfire in a Forsyth County neighborhood, neighbors called 911 when stray bullets entered a child’s bedroom in a nearby house, officials said.

Here are best times to beat holiday traffic this Independence Day weekend
Over the Fourth of July weekend, about 2.4 million Georgians are expected to go at least 50 miles from home, with the vast majority opting for a road trip.

Georgia stakeholders cheer Supreme Court upholding birthright citizenship
Analysts say a Supreme Court decision in favor of the Trump administration's order ending birthright citizenship could have upended Georgia’s economy.

Porsche sports cars inspired by ‘Toy Story 5′ net millions for charity
Described as a Porsche collector and philanthropist, the buyer will donate $1 million each to three nonprofits.

Children’s Healthcare drives $6 billion economic impact, new report finds
A new Georgia Tech report highlights Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta's economic impact and its role as a regional hub for complex pediatric care.

What flies beneath your seat on Delta might surprise you
The belly of almost every Delta Air Lines plane doesn’t just hold passenger baggage. It also holds some of the most urgent shipments you can send in the U.S.




