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MARTA stabbing suspect may face death penalty in federal case

A man accused of fatally stabbing a 66-year-old woman on a MARTA train has been indicted by a federal grand jury on a charge that carries the death penalty.

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Flash flooding and winds could disrupt some North Georgia commutes

Atlanta could see 50 mph winds and heavy rain starting at 7 p.m. and going throughout the night, according to the National Weather Service.

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Riverdale police hunt suspect in shooting of pregnant woman

A pregnant woman was hospitalized Saturday after Riverdale police said she was shot during a domestic dispute at Brooks Crossing Apartments.

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Cobb County moves to dismiss suit over fatal PIT maneuver

Cobb County is asking a judge to toss a lawsuit alleging it is liable for the death of a driver fleeing a county police officer who used a PIT maneuver to end the chase.

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‘Spectacular’ arena between Atlanta and Savannah is part of city’s $1B ‘flex’

New $350 million, 10,000-plus-capacity venue to replace nearly 60-year-old Macon Coliseum in city that spawned Little Richard, Otis Redding and other famous Georgia musicians.

Federal Prison Drone Bust

Feds: Drone-flying prison smugglers used old daycare center as storehouse

Feds allege Georgia-based smuggling ring used drones to airdrop drugs, cellphones, escape tools and other contraband into 10 federal prisons across eight states.

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Walton County man accused of fatally shooting wife, daughter

Ralph Mincey, 57, is charged with two counts of murder in the Wednesday night incident at his home north of Oxford.

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Officer involved shooting Cobb County Bradley Avenue

Cobb County moves to dismiss suit over fatal PIT maneuver

Cobb County is asking a judge to toss a lawsuit alleging it is liable for the death of a driver fleeing a county police officer who used a PIT maneuver to end the chase.

Federal Prison Drone Bust

Feds: Drone-flying prison smugglers used old daycare center as storehouse

Feds allege Georgia-based smuggling ring used drones to airdrop drugs, cellphones, escape tools and other contraband into 10 federal prisons across eight states.

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First responders treated the 2-year-old boy before transporting him to a hospital. He died Monday. (Charles Rondeau/Pixabay)

2-year-old dies after apparent drowning at Roswell apartment pool, police say

Retired UFC champion Dustin Poirier challenged an Atlanta police officer to a fight after he was denied boarding a Delta flight this weekend. (Courtesy of Atlanta Police Department)

Retired UFC champion arrested after being blocked from Delta flight