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Holster, then handcuff: Fatal DeKalb arrest defied most officer training

Law enforcement officers in Georgia are generally trained not to handle a firearm while they handcuff. A recent DeKalb officer’s arrest has sparked questions about procedure.

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Modern autos need different ‘flavors’ for their horns

Georgia drivers could benefit from cars with multiple horn sounds — from polite chirps to safety alerts — to reduce road rage and improve traffic flow.

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Apalachee shooting suspect to appear in Barrow County for plea, sentence hearing

Colt Gray is set to appear in court for a non-negotiated plea and sentencing hearing on July 24, indicating he may be changing that not guilty plea.

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Georgia Trust Acquisitions

2 of Georgia’s oldest newspapers acquired, will increase local coverage

The nonprofit buying The Macon Telegraph and the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer will invest in expanding local coverage in the publications.

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U.S. Senate runoff

Mike Collins under scrutiny for son-in-law’s antisemitic comments

U.S. Rep. Mike Collins, the Republican hoping to unseat Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff, points to his votes supporting Israel after news reports on his son-in-law’s social media.

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S. Georgia community worries as its second largest employer faces closure

Another immigrant detainee dies in ICE custody in Georgia

Jose Manuel Arenas-Silva from Venezuela is the fourth ICE detainee to have died in custody in Georgia under President Donald Trump’s second administration.

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Crime & Public Safety
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Suspect at large after woman killed in Hall County convenience store shooting

Investigators say they believe “the victim was specifically targeted,” according to the Hall County Sheriff’s Office.

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Georgia Rep. Kelley must face suit over friend’s fatal hit-and-run, judges say

State Rep. Trey Kelley must face claims he is liable for helping a friend cover up a fatal hit-and-run crash in 2019, the Georgia Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday.

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Grandmother charged after 2-year-old boy’s drowning death at Roswell pool

Axel Delgado's grandmother "failed to provide adequate supervision" at a Roswell apartment complex swimming pool, according to a warrant for the woman's arrest.

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CBS Atlanta adds noon newscast as it hits one year of operation

Secretary of Education Linda McMahon

Feds investigating 3 Ga. school systems for handling of sexual misconduct cases

Word Cup Fans : Argentina vs England

Who are the winners of Atlanta’s World Cup?

Uber Ahead Of Earnings Figures

Uber CEO must testify in sex trafficking suit, Gwinnett judge says

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Automotive company to expand near Atlanta. This one plans 160 jobs.

The Fulton County Commission is expected to consider and vote on a five-part plan aimed at lowering the county’s jail population.

Fulton commissioners opt out of Atlanta mayor’s tax extension plan

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World Cup Atlanta live updates: Argentina beats England in 2-1 comeback

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Here’s how hotels, short-term rentals in Atlanta fared during the World Cup

Northlake Mall sale

Emory Healthcare to lease bulk of Northlake Mall after $95M sale to foundation

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Home Depot’s Halloween lineup: Skelly, a giant mummy and a plant monster