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Third victim dies after fatal DeKalb shooting spree, police say
The DOJ added a federal firearm charge to the lengthy list that Olaolukitan Adon Abel is facing after a shooting spree on April 13.
Higher gas prices might be here to stay, energy secretary warns
Gas prices might not dip below $3 per gallon until 2027, secretary Chris Wright said, though Georgians are paying about 42 cents less per gallon than the national average.
A 911 call taker shares what helps — and hurts — in a crisis
For starters, know your location before you call in.
PHOTOS: Two Georgia wildfires destroy homes, ravage thousands of acres
The Pineland Road fire in Clinch County, between the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge and Valdosta, and the Highway 82 Fire in Brantley County, inland from Brunswick on Geo
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Federal prosecutors charge First Liberty founder in alleged $140M Ponzi scheme
Federal prosecutors charged the founder of Newnan-based First Liberty Building & Loan on Thursday, escalating a sprawling civil fraud case into a criminal prosecution.
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Georgia officials weigh triggering drought response plan to help save water
Almost 90% of Georgia faces drought conditions rated “severe” — the third level on the five-level drought intensity scale — or worse by the U.S. Drought Monitor.
What to know about Georgia wildfires: Code Orange alert issued in Atlanta
Smoke drifting north from wildfires in Georgia and Florida triggered a “Code Orange” air quality alert in metro Atlanta. Hazy skies could continue through Friday.
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R&B singer Brian McKnight sues son, ex-wife as public battle intensifies
R&B singer Brian McKnight is suing his son and ex-wife in federal court in Atlanta, claiming their public lies about him are harming his career and personal life.
Cobb police shoot, kill man wanted on murder charge related to scooter crash, GBI says
Damian Strozier, 31, was fatally shot by Cobb police after an hourslong search, the GBI said.
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