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Up to $5K reward offered in death of woman found in SW Atlanta storage area
Investigators seek clues in death of woman found inside a "storage space."
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Postage stamp honoring Jimmy Carter unveiled
The Forever stamp honoring former President Jimmy Carter will be available beginning in Atlanta on Oct. 1, which would've been Carter's 101st birthday.
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Kennesaw State alum, 25, drowns days before starting graduate school
A recent Kennesaw State graduate drowned in a northeast Georgia lake just before beginning his master’s program, according to his family.
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Clear launches new expedited ID check pilot at Atlanta airport
Atlanta’s Clear members are the first to get a taste of the future of security checkpoints, as the company envisions it.
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Georgia’s rural hospitals tighten budgets ahead of Medicaid, ACA changes
Georgia's rural hospitals are bracing for revenue shortfalls related to cuts in Medicaid and government-subsidized health care.
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In Savannah, ICE rides shotgun with local police to find and arrest immigrants
ICE agents riding in Georgia patrol vehicles marks a level of synergy between federal and local law enforcement agencies previously unheard-of, advocates say.
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Firefighter, resident injured as blaze rips through Gwinnett apartments
A firefighter and resident were injured in a blaze at The Oxford Apartments in Gwinnett County near Lawrenceville. About 10 units appeared to be damaged.
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Sweet 16 shooting killed 2 teens. Hometown roads ensure they’re not forgotten.
The U.S. 78 and Campbellton Street location is now called the Aj’anaye Hill Memorial Intersection, and the I-20 and Ga. 92 area is the Samuel Micah Moon Memorial Interchange.
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Carrollton teen charged with killing parents denied bond ahead of trial
Since her arrest just over 40 days ago, Sarah Grace Patrick has been one of the youngest inmates at the Carroll County jail, where a judge on Tuesday said she will remain.
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Nurses: Enter now to win a spa gift card for some R&R
Are you a nurse looking for some relaxation? This is the contest for you.
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Seafood and more culinary twists are in store in New Smyrna Beach
When it comes to laid-back fun, New Smyrna Beach overflows with activities that will keep you coming back again and...
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In Daytona Beach, summer never ends
Celebrated for its sunshine and laid-back vibe, Daytona Beach is the perfect place to keep the summer spirit alive long...
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Atlanta City Council moves to revamp blighted apartment complexes
The resolution targets multifamily properties where 10% or more of the property `has remained in a demonstrable state of blight for 10 or more consecutive years.’
Clear launches new expedited ID check pilot at Atlanta airport
Atlanta’s Clear members are the first to get a taste of the future of security checkpoints, as the company envisions it.
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A.M. ATL: ICE in Savannah
Morning, y'all! Your Aug. 19 update: ICE rides shotgun, Georgia's voter cancellation project, planning for football season and more.
Business leaders unite in Atlanta to accelerate the fight against cancer
The American Cancer Society teamed up with local business leaders to launch Georgia's chapter for CEOs Against Cancer, an initiative to reduce cancer risk statewide.
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Old Fourth Ward grocery store scuttled by closed hospital, developer says
Few places are hotter development targets than Old Fourth Ward, but the hulking shadow cast by the vacant Atlanta Medical Center is causing issues for neighboring projects.
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Lawsuits pile up as Fulton struggles to address jail conditions
Four new lawsuits have been filed against Fulton Sheriff Pat Labat and the county in recent days, alleging sheriff’s office staff fails to keep detainees safe inside the jail.
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Comedians’ airport search lawsuit isn’t over yet, appeals court rules
Clayton County can be sued over its police officers' search of two entertainers in jet bridges at Atlanta's airport, a federal appeals court has ruled.
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In Savannah, ICE rides shotgun with local police to find and arrest immigrants
ICE agents riding in Georgia patrol vehicles marks a level of synergy between federal and local law enforcement agencies previously unheard-of, advocates say.
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Milton police lieutenant fired after alleged hit-and-run kills trucker
A Milton police officer is charged with vehicular homicide and hit-and-run, both felonies, and was being held without bond Monday in the Cobb County jail.