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She wanted to get away from her ex. Police say he then shot her outside work.
Georgia woman, 21, was killed by the ex-boyfriend she was trying to leave, her family says.
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In disasters like Hurricane Helene, Amazon-Red Cross partnership proved key
In 2024, Hurricane Helene caused the first Flash Flood Emergency alert in Atlanta, and the disaster required private and nonprofit partners to collaborate on relief efforts.
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Atlanta traffic patterns are changing, report says. How it impacts your drive.
A recent study from Texas A&M University backs up what we're all seeing: Roads are clogged all day long, and by some metrics, traffic is busier than in 2019.
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Flight affected by FAA cuts? Here’s what to do.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, the busiest airport in the world, is on the list of airports affected — and will also likely see cancellations and delays.
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Solar giant Qcells to furlough and lay off workers, cites supply chain woes
The solar giant said it will furlough about 1,000 workers at two Georgia plants and lay off about 300 workers employed through staffing agencies.
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Georgia honors women in uniform amid debate over their roles in combat
Females in uniform like Amy Stevens are being recognized in Atlanta parade, history exhibit and Georgia hall of fame before Veterans Day as combat roles for women are debated.
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Cobb dad’s charges upgraded after tests show cocaine in toddler’s body
Devoneir Allen Hamilton ingested some of his father’s cocaine, states the latest indictment for Kenton Lydale Hamilton. He was already charged with second-degree homicide.
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I-85 in DeKalb reopens after gas spill from overturned tractor-trailer
A crash blocked several lanes of I-85 South in DeKalb County early Friday but they have reopened now.
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Legal aid enters new era as Georgia learns from other states
Georgia's legal community is recommending new ways to help low-income and rural litigants fighting civil court battles on their own, too poor or remote to hire a lawyer.
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3 school lunch recipes that will have your kids saying ‘more, please!’
Between school drop-offs, after-school activities, homework, and more, the busyness of the school year has already...
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Daytona Beach: the Festival Capital of Florida
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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Getting to undetectable: Why HIV resistance and adherence matter
Over the past four decades, advances in scientific research and medications for HIV have transformed the disease from a...
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Fulton County, sheriff nine months late on required jail implementation plan
The legal agreement with the DOJ mandates jail upgrades, but leaves the deadlines to the implementation schedule.
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Georgia honors women in uniform amid debate over their roles in combat
Females in uniform like Amy Stevens are being recognized in Atlanta parade, history exhibit and Georgia hall of fame before Veterans Day as combat roles for women are debated.
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Norfolk Southern got safer after Ohio crash. Unions warn of merger risk.
Some union leaders say they’re concerned about the safety implications of the proposed consolidation of Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific.
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UPS names pilots killed in Louisville plane crash
Captain Richard Wartenberg, First Officer Lee Truitt, and International Relief Officer Captain Dana Diamond were operating the flight that crashed, UPS announced.
Ex-Falcons star Jamal Anderson arrested after domestic incident, police say
Former Atlanta Falcons running back Jamal Anderson was arrested Wednesday in Los Angeles after he was reportedly involved in a domestic situation that turned physical.
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Atlanta among airports where FAA will cut flights due to shutdown
The U.S. Department of Transportation will cut flights by 10% across 40 of the nation’s busiest airports on Friday to alleviate pressure on air traffic controllers.
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Workers at some unionized Georgia Starbucks cafes could strike next week
Unionized Starbucks workers at 11 Georgia locations — including nine in metro Atlanta — could strike next week on a busy day for the Seattle coffee giant.
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What Georgia Democrats PSC wins will and won’t mean for your power bills
Two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission flipped from Republicans to Democrats. Here's what it could mean for your Georgia Power bills.
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Crews battle 2 apartment complex fires across Atlanta
A large fire displaced several people in southwest Atlanta, one of two blazes city fire crews battled early Thursday.
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1 dead, 2 injured after fight leads to shooting in Carrollton, police say
Police say the shooting early Sunday morning near 6th Street ends in the death of a 26-year-old woman, who died at the scene, and the hospitalization of two others.