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Police ID woman found dead near Atlanta cemetery on Easter
A woman’s body was found just before 6 p.m. Sunday in the woods at 2000 Marietta Blvd., the address of Crest Lawn Memorial Park. Police are ask for help to identify her.
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Don’t forget! Georgia residents must file state, federal taxes by Thursday
Georgians received an extra two weeks to pay taxes, thanks to Hurricane Helene. But the new deadline is coming up on May 1.
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House for sale becomes house of horrors after dead animals found in NW Georgia
The five people living in the Walker County home were arrested and charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty.
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Arrested Manchester player starred in title game after teammate’s killing
Qua’vion Jakwon Cooper is charged with murder in the death of Brandon Smith.
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CDC Foundation hit by layoffs
Independent nonprofit founded by Congress works with outside groups to bolster CDC work.
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As Atlanta’s new tree protection rules take shape, home builders push back
Atlanta officials indicated Thursday they are ready to move forward with a revamp of Atlanta’s tree protection rules, but developers are not pleased with the proposals.
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$20M verdict awarded to retired truck driver in landmark trial
The owner and operator of a sterilization facility in Covington was hit Friday with a $20 million verdict in a landmark toxic exposure trial.
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Arrested Manchester player starred in title game after teammate’s killing
Qua’vion Jakwon Cooper is charged with murder in the death of Brandon Smith.
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WATCH: Atlanta police dance to viral ‘Boots on the Ground’ to boost recruitment
Atlanta police officers sporting cowboy hats and waving fans joined a viral social media trend in a new video posted online Thursday.
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Post Malone, Robert Glasper among Atlanta concert highlights in May
Shows you should see this month include Post Malone, Xscape, Ivan Cornejo, Robert Glasper and a gospel extravaganza featuring the Manns, Karen Clark-Sheard and Tye Tribbett.
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Atlanta’s National Black Arts Festival to have new leader, after 2 key resignations
Leatrice Ellzy Wright, who served as program director for the National Black Arts Festival from 2002-2012, will become its CEO July 1, 2025.
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Two men found guilty in 2022 murder of man near Atlanta Beltline
Brandon Williams and Demetrice Ross were found guilty by a Fulton County jury in the death of Thomas Arnold, who was shot the night of Feb. 25, 2022.
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2 dead, 3 injured after shooting in DeKalb home, police say
An early-morning shooting at a DeKalb County home left two people dead and sent three to the hospital Monday.
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Police ID woman found dead near Atlanta cemetery on Easter
A woman’s body was found just before 6 p.m. Sunday in the woods at 2000 Marietta Blvd., the address of Crest Lawn Memorial Park. Police are ask for help to identify her.
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Don’t forget! Georgia residents must file state, federal taxes by Thursday
Georgians received an extra two weeks to pay taxes, thanks to Hurricane Helene. But the new deadline is coming up on May 1.
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Volunteers needed for AJC Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta
Jobs range from greeters to setup and breakdown at 56th running of ‘world’s largest 10K race.’
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Police ID woman found dead in Gwinnett home after child calls 911
Officers, K-9 units search for suspect, who fled the scene.