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Hours after ‘senseless’ shooting of DeKalb 3-year-old, police make 3 arrests
The child who was shot was listed in critical condition and detectives used video technology to make arrests, DeKalb chief says.

What comes next for Venezuelans in Atlanta after Maduro’s capture?
Venezuelans in metro Atlanta had a mixed reaction to U.S. operation in their home country, many cheering a change in leadership with some wary of what lies ahead.
‘A city with a soul’: Local faith leaders tout Atlanta’s spiritual diversity
Local faith leaders gathered in Atlanta to celebrate Mayor Andre Dinkins' inclusivity efforts and wish him well in his second term.
Tech skills vital, but people skills still matter, says Atlanta real estate CEO
Harry Norman CEO Jenni Bonura was drawn to real estate in part because it combined working with people and technology. And, she could chart her own course.

Top Henry County official faces ethics complaint over relatives’ employment
An ethics complaint alleges Henry County’s top administrator violated nepotism rules after her husband and sister advanced in county roles.

What’s $3.7B and larger than 3 malls? Georgia’s next potential data center.
It took less than a week, but metro Atlanta has its first mammoth data center campus proposal of 2026.

Douglasville man shook 3-month-old daughter to death, police say
Warrants contend father’s actions caused child’s vomiting, bleeding of the brain.
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Trump seeks $6.2M from Fani Willis’ office for criminal defense
Taxpayers unfairly burdened by new state law, Fulton district attorney’s office says.

Tuskegee University police chief charged with DUI in metro Atlanta
A Tuskegee University police chief was charged with driving under the influence on New Year's Day, according to a university spokesperson.
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Trump seeks $6.2M from Fani Willis’ office for criminal defense
Taxpayers unfairly burdened by new state law, Fulton district attorney’s office says.
Man pleads not guilty in theft of Beyoncé’s music in Atlanta
Kelvin Evans made a virtual court appearance in Fulton County from Sumter County Prison, where he is incarcerated after being convicted of unrelated crimes.
Shutdown of CPB ‘cold dose of reality’ for Atlanta public media
The finality of the decision, which follows Congress rescinding more than $1 billion in funding for CPB this summer, makes permanent what had appeared likely for months.
New housing and retail could rise next to Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Development firm Carter is “studying potential opportunities” for roughly 8 acres directly south of the stadium in Castleberry Hill.
North Fulton cities want a say before county agency gives corporate tax cuts
Sandy Springs adopted a resolution requiring the Development Authority of Fulton County to get the mayor’s permission before voting on economic development deals.

Man kills adult daughter, himself in Cherokee County woods, officials say
Curtis and Emily Evans were found dead in the woods near Canton by a family member who said Curtis texted him the location, according to the sheriff’s office.
Georgia saw explosive growth in its Venezuelan population. What’s next?
Venezuelans in Georgia are cheering the Trump administration’s capture of Nicolás Maduro. Could they go back, or will the U.S. allow them to stay?

DeKalb study: Families living in hotels spend 77% of income on rent
Advocates and Georgia State University research shows some families are paying more than $2,000 a month for extended-stay hotel rooms.
Got a corporate jet? Wheels Up wants you to give it up.
The Delta-backed private jet company has yet to turn a profit, but leaders say their strategy is paying off.

Georgia resident claims record $983M Mega Millions jackpot
A Georgia resident has claimed the $983 million jackpot for the Mega Millions drawing Nov. 14. The winner selected the cash option worth about $453.6 million before taxes.






