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‘A horrific, rare event’: Six Flags incident may trigger lawsuits over safety
The death of a roller coaster rider at Six Flags Over Georgia remains under investigation.

Douglas DA will not pursue charges in 12-year-old’s death after student fight
The Douglas County District Attorney will not pursue charges in the death of Jada West, a 12-year-old who died after a fight with another student after getting off the bus.

Infant killed in Georgia State Patrol chase, officials say
A 7-month old girl was killed and others were injured in a weekend crash impacting 10 vehicles at the end of a high-speed Georgia State Patrol chase, officials say.
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5 things to know about the planned tolls on I-285
Here are some things to know about the record-breaking deal to add toll lanes on some sections of I-285.

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure unites Atlanta breast cancer survivors
Atlanta-area participants in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure share how their breast cancer experiences inspire them to help others facing the disease.

Average monthly premium for Georgia Access plans will soar to $932 next year
This marks the second year with significant, double-digit increases as enrollment continues to fall.
Crime & Public Safety
Six Flags to reopen Friday amid ongoing roller coaster death investigation
The Goliath roller coaster will remain closed as Six Flags Over Georgia reopens for the first time since Monday's deadly incident.
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Third man arrested in Florida after Norfolk Southern contractor killed in Cobb
A third suspect has been arrested in Florida after a contractor with Norfolk Southern was shot and killed last month at the company’s facility in Austell, officials say.

More arrests in Georgia mass shooting. One suspect left prison in June.
Two Middle Georgia men were arrested in connection with a mass shooting in rural Vienna, bringing the number of arrested to three since two people were killed and 35 injured.
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Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure unites Atlanta breast cancer survivors
Atlanta-area participants in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure share how their breast cancer experiences inspire them to help others facing the disease.

Average monthly premium for Georgia Access plans will soar to $932 next year
This marks the second year with significant, double-digit increases as enrollment continues to fall.

Deadly incident clouds Six Flags’ goal to improve performance
This is the first fatal incident reported at Six Flags Over Georgia since Six Flags merged with Ohio-based attractions company Cedar Fair.

CNN signs AI partnership with Google to license its content
Through the agreement, CNN will be compensated in exchange for providing Google expanded rights to its content.

GDOT picks team to build I-285 toll lanes in record-setting bid
Under a public-private deal, the contractor will build and operate toll lanes on the eastern top of I-285 for 50 years.

Georgia government tower was to be remade as apartments. Now it will be razed.
A glass 18-story office tower in Chamblee that was briefly evaluated as a potential residential conversion will soon become a detention pond.

Georgia can limit minors’ social media accounts, judges say
Georgia can enforce its new law requiring social media platforms to verify the age of account holders and restrict use by minors, a panel of federal judges ruled Thursday.

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GBI probing Gwinnett solicitor’s program involving charity donations
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