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NW Georgia students sickened after eating kratom gummies, officials say
A group of North Georgia middle school students got sick Wednesday after eating what was later determined to be kratom gummies, according to officials.
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Ex-Stonecrest mayor accused of lying about prison time to run for City Council
Jason Lary, who spent more than two years in prison after he admitted pocketing COVID relief money, allegedly claimed he was not a convicted felon in pre-election paperwork.
4-year-old’s remains found in woman’s trunk in Hall County, warrant says
Jessica Maria Motes, 36, was booked into the Hall County jail and remained there Wednesday without bond. She is facing a charge of felony concealing the death of another.
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‘Everything happened so fast’: Firefighter’s hand reattached after sword attack
Wrightsville first responder says a lifelong friend saved his life when he was assaulted by a stranger.
Man kills woman in murder-suicide witnessed by child, Hall deputies say
After the shooting occurred, the 9-year-old girl hid in a closet and used FaceTime to call a friend, whose parents called the police, the Hall County sheriff's office said.
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Georgia parks raise parking fees — and more price hikes could be on the way
Georgia will boost state park entrance fees in January, and an audit suggests more price hikes could be coming.
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‘Everything happened so fast’: Firefighter’s hand reattached after sword attack
Wrightsville first responder says a lifelong friend saved his life when he was assaulted by a stranger.
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1 dead, 2 injured after fight leads to shooting in Carrollton, police say
Police say the shooting early Sunday morning near 6th Street ends in the death of a 26-year-old woman, who died at the scene, and the hospitalization of two others.
Man kills woman in murder-suicide witnessed by child, Hall deputies say
After the shooting occurred, the 9-year-old girl hid in a closet and used FaceTime to call a friend, whose parents called the police, the Hall County sheriff's office said.
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3 school lunch recipes that will have your kids saying ‘more, please!’
Between school drop-offs, after-school activities, homework, and more, the busyness of the school year has already...
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Where you get treated for cancer matters. Choose Kaiser Permanente.
Receiving a cancer diagnosis is never easy. With all the questions and information that come next, it’s easy to lose...
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Daytona Beach: the Festival Capital of Florida
You may know Daytona Beach for the 23-mile stretch of sand, scenic trails and eclectic shopping. But did you know it’s...
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Mr. Pibb is back. Coca-Cola revives spicy cherry soda after nearly 25 years.
Coca-Cola said it is bringing back Mr. Pibb, a brand it originally launched in 1972 to compete with Dr. Pepper.
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Atlanta’s Halloween traffic will be scary. Here’s how to make the best of it.
Metro Atlanta traffic will be heavy Friday afternoon as Halloween falls on a weekend. Expect delays and stay safe with these tips.
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Stinkhorn mushrooms earn their name
Georgia gardener Walter Reeves answers questions about stinkhorn mushrooms, beetle damage in Japanese maples and dying azalea branches.
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These FAA employees working without pay are keeping the skies open
As the shutdown continues, FAA employees in Atlanta say they’re working unpaid to keep air travel safe — and asking leaders to end the stalemate.
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A year ago, Young Thug was released from jail. His new era is complex.
Young Thug’s journey since his release from jail reveals ego, grief and a conflicted return to Atlanta’s rap scene.
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A.M. ATL: Sun spots
Morning, y’all. Solar energy is in the news, and it's good news for Georgia. Plus, with the government shutdown ongoing, local efforts are underway to help those most in need.
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Ex-Stonecrest mayor accused of lying about prison time to run for City Council
Jason Lary, who spent more than two years in prison after he admitted pocketing COVID relief money, allegedly claimed he was not a convicted felon in pre-election paperwork.
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‘Roswell is open for business’: How two projects could reshape the suburb.
The growing Atlanta suburb is trying to create vibrant gathering spaces beyond its historic Canton Street’s downtown.
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Unearthing Atlanta’s long forgotten cemetery
Once hailed as a grand ‘City of the Dead,’ the 70-acre Hollywood Cemetery has sat abandoned for decades until efforts by its new caretakers to recover it.
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MARTA and Beltline rail two big transportation items on mayor’s agenda
While reaffirming his commitment to building light rail along the Beltline, Mayor Dickens says the first segment should go where transportation needs are greatest: SW Atlanta.