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Social media celeb who flaunted lavish life indicted on $4M Georgia SNAP fraud

An Atlanta social media celebrity with millions of followers was federally indicted for fraudulently obtaining more than $4 million in SNAP benefits, authorities say.

Smyrna teen charged in dismemberment case had photo of body, detective says

An escort ad led Kingston Bradley to contact the woman whose remains were found last month at his Cobb County apartment complex, according to court testimony Friday.

Dagmar Midcap is officially gone from CBS Atlanta

Dagmar Midcap has left CBS Atlanta without explanation 16 years after she last left the market working at the previous CBS station.

Georgia News

Georgia House candidate accused of double voting can stay on ballot

A state judge decided the eligibility of a Georgia House candidate accused of voting in primary elections in both Nevada and Georgia earlier this year.

Apalachee High School shooter loses attempt to appeal sentence

The Georgia Supreme Court will not review the life-without-parole sentence of the 16-year-old who pleaded guilty in the Apalachee High School shooting.

Harris turns her 2024 defeat into a rallying cry for Georgia Democrats

Georgia Republicans and Democrats are making all-out pushes for votes in the final days preceding midterm elections.

Crime & Public Safety

Apalachee High School shooter loses attempt to appeal sentence

The Georgia Supreme Court will not review the life-without-parole sentence of the 16-year-old who pleaded guilty in the Apalachee High School shooting.

UPDATE

Boy, 4, found dead in Atlanta suffered injuries, past abuse, warrant says

Two women are charged with murder after a 4-year-old boy’s body was found under a pile of clothes at an Atlanta home, arrest warrants say.

Transgender book got Georgia library manager fired, suit says

A Southeast Georgia county and library system fired a library manager because she allowed a book about a transgender child to be displayed, her lawsuit alleges.

More Metro News

EXCLUSIVE

Atlanta’s Star Bar, a Little Five Points staple, to close after 35 years

Medley opens in Johns Creek

Medley opens in Johns Creek, marking new era for north Fulton city

A.M. ATL: Price lines

Delta, other firms ordered by FTC to share how they use personal data

DeKalb County releases new proposals to deal with overcrowded schools

Transgender book got Georgia library manager fired, suit says

EXCLUSIVE

An unwanted paint job: New MARTA trains target of recent rail yard vandalism

3 arrested for school shooting plans had set date, made checklist, warrants say

UPDATE

Cause of death released after 4-year-old boy found dead in SW Atlanta