The racial history behind MARTA’s limited reach in Atlanta
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Military ordnance removed from USPS building in South Fulton, police say
South Fulton police safely removed a military ordnance from a USPS facility Thursday. It was the second threat the facility has had in a month.
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Drought worsens over metro Atlanta as fire danger spikes, experts warn
Parts of Atlanta and the southern metro area entered extreme drought conditions Thursday, and the area is under high fire danger at least until 8 p.m.
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At 14, they were in gangs, police say. Now they’re charged in a 13-year-old’s killing.
The suspects accused in a deadly shooting are two 14-year-old gang members, the Georgia Attorney General says.
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Some might have forgotten ‘World’s Strongest Man.’ Not in this Georgia town.
Paul Anderson was celebrated as the world's strongest man. His hometown, Toccoa in Georgia, keeps his spirit alive, long after some have forgotten.
She’s the first female head drum major at FAMU, and she’s from metro Atlanta
As head drum major, Oluwamodupe “Dupe” Oloyede is something of a celebrity on FAMU’s campus. For the first time in its history, a woman leads the 340-member Marching 100.
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Georgia students flock to Turning Point USA after Charlie Kirk killing
Since Charlie Kirk’s Sept. 10 killing on a Utah college campus, Turning Point USA has seen a sharp rise in interest across the Peach State, according to chapter leaders.
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Cherokee deputies kill man, find mom’s body decaying in home
Deputies, who came to the home near Acworth for a wellness check, say the man who was killed was armed, though they did not state what prompted the gunfire.
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Roof collapses, firefighter hurt during blaze at Gwinnett business
A firefighter is treated for minor injuries and released from the hospital after assisting with the fire at BenchMark Physical Therapy on Nelson Brogdon Boulevard.
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Driver to serve 16 years for 100 mph racing crash that killed 5 teens
Five teenagers were killed on Labor Day in 2023. Emanuel Rene Esfahani, now 22, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for his involvement in the fatal racing crash.
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5 must-do activities for fall around Atlanta
Amid busy schedules, you and your fellow nurses deserve to have a little fun. That’s why Northside Hospital is sharing...
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Prevention and treatment of diabetes is a team effort at Kaiser Permanente
Getting medical care can be time-consuming, and finding the right health care providers and services can be so...
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Cape Cod in the smallest U.S. state? It’s possible
It’s true: big things come in small packages. And America’s tiniest state of Rhode Island, might be New England’s...
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Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern to file merger application by Dec. 1
Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena said he’s pushing to file the application to the Surface Transportation Board “before the first of December.”
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Metro Atlantans sour on housing affordability, pessimism is growing, poll says
The economy ranked as the top issue facing metro Atlanta last year, supplanting crime for the number one spot. This is the first year housing affordability has been an option.
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A.M. ATL: The color line
Morning, y’all. Your Oct. 24 update: No rain means higher fire risk, the Okefenokee gets examined, the golden heart of autumn is here and more.
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Here’s what attorneys are saying about Fani Willis’ use of RICO
Georgia attorneys say Fulton DA Fani Willis’ use of RICO law in Trump and Young Thug cases may have hurt her prosecutions.
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Fulton County’s RICO cases, by the numbers
Fulton County DA Fani Willis has obtained 14 RICO indictments since taking office in January 2021. She has used the statute more than almost any other state prosecutor.
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Fani Willis may use Georgia’s RICO law more than any other DA. At what cost?
Since taking office in 2021, Fani Willis has brought 14 RICO cases against 130 defendants, including popular rappers and President Donald Trump.
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Mother seeks damages a year after son was fatally shot by Atlanta officer
Devon Anderson's family contends Atlanta police routinely turn a blind eye to officers’ misconduct.
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See video police say shows ex-PSC candidate Durand take Georgia Power secrets
Patty Durand has long criticized Georgia Power for concealing information under the cloak of trade secret about various initiatives and requests of state regulators.
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Rivian layoffs to hit hundreds, but Georgia impacts expected to be small
The company is looking to reduce costs as it prepares to start production of its R2 crossover, which Rivian has said will eventually be built at its planned Georgia plant.
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DeKalb schools superintendent pleads not guilty to federal charges
Devon Horton has resigned from his role as DeKalb County superintendent, He has pleaded not guilty to federal charges stemming from his previous job in Illinois.