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Christian school football coach faces new charge for child sexual abuse image
Georgia authorities say a private school teacher also took “inappropriate and surreptitious photos or videos of minor children during the course of normal school activities.”

Woman killed, grandson injured when vehicle fleeing police hit them, DeKalb officials say
A grandmother was killed and her 14-year-old grandson were hit by a stolen vehicle fleeing police, killing the woman, DeKalb authorities say.

Woman killed in DeKalb shooting spree was a federal employee, DHS says
Lauren Bullis was walking her dog in a residential area off Flat Shoals Road just north of I-285 when she was fatally shot and stabbed Monday, DeKalb police said.
Insurers argue they shouldn’t have to pay for Sapelo Island gangway collapse lawsuit
With $35 million at stake, two insurers of the architect for the Sapelo Island gangway that fatally collapsed in 2024 are trying to avoid paying coverage.

Former NFL players face their health head-on at Atlanta event
Retired NFL players turn to free screenings in Atlanta to catch lingering injuries and health issues that surface long after their playing days end.

GSP troopers fired after alleged scheme to profit off police chases
A Georgia State Patrol internal investigation revealed scheme where officers used insurance claims to profit off of vehicle chases.

Long Cobb search over for man wanted on murder charge related to a scooter crash
The search for a man Cobb County police had described as "armed and dangerous" ended late Tuesday with authorities saying the man was located.
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Former Braves minor leaguer arrested in Florida on vehicular homicide charge
Former Atlanta Braves minor leaguer Jonathan Matos Morales is charged with vehicular homicide and leaving the scene of a crash involving death, Florida Highway Patrol says.
Insurers argue they shouldn’t have to pay for Sapelo Island gangway collapse lawsuit
With $35 million at stake, two insurers of the architect for the Sapelo Island gangway that fatally collapsed in 2024 are trying to avoid paying coverage.
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Cardi B says near-canceled Atlanta show is her ‘last time’ at State Farm Arena
The rapper threatened not to perform and took jabs at Atlanta Police during the final night of her "Little Miss Drama Tour."

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Christian school football coach faces new charge for child sexual abuse image
Georgia authorities say a private school teacher also took “inappropriate and surreptitious photos or videos of minor children during the course of normal school activities.”

Woman killed, grandson injured when vehicle fleeing police hit them, DeKalb officials say
A grandmother was killed and her 14-year-old grandson were hit by a stolen vehicle fleeing police, killing the woman, DeKalb authorities say.




