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Systems restored after data breach in city of Acworth, officials say
A cybersecurity breach in the city of Acworth is still under investigation, but systems and services have been fully restored, officials said.
Atlanta man freed after two decades behind bars for crime he didn’t commit
Marquez Powell spent nearly 21 years in prison, but new DNA evidence proved his innocence, according to the Georgia Innocence Project.
Atlanta gets a win for World Cup traffic not being worse
Atlanta's first World Cup game brought heavy traffic to roads and MARTA stations during a commuting workday. Plans to accommodate the crush of fans largely held up.
Truett McConnell faces lawsuit from president it ousted in sex abuse scandal
Former president Emir Caner says he shouldn't have been fired from the Georgia Baptist college after a former student accused an administrator of pressuring her into sex.
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This tire recycle facility near the Beltline could soon become apartments
Wood Partners said its project, called Alta West Midtown, is contingent upon receiving a $3.9 million tax break
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Here’s how much metro Atlanta gas prices could fall by Fourth of July
Metro Atlanta motorists can expect gasoline prices to continue to fall for the Fourth of July holiday, a busy time for travel.
Retired UFC champion arrested after being blocked from Delta flight
APD says Dustin Poirier was charged with public intoxication after being denied boarding on a Delta flight. He also yelled profanities and threatened to fight an officer.
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V-103’s Big Tigger arrested on charge of aggravated battery against his wife
V-103 morning host Big Tigger was arrested on a charge of aggravated battery against his wife. He is now off the air.
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2-year-old dies after apparent drowning at Roswell apartment pool, police say
The boy died Monday after officials responded to a reported drowning the previous evening at a Roswell apartment complex swimming pool, officials said.
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