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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.

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.

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.
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2h agoTrump official, Fortune 500 CEO linked to purchase of $30M Sea Island retreat
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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.
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.

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.

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.

Will measles outbreak spread to Georgia? With holiday travel, it could.
Georgia health experts recommend getting up to date on vaccinations before traveling for the holidays.
Rockdale parents call for change amid complaints of teachers assaulting kids
Rockdale County faces scrutiny as parents push for better safeguards after teachers allegedly harmed students.

Cox, international nonprofits team to save ‘most beautiful place on Earth’
The land sale protects an ecological gem often described as South America’s Yosemite.






