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Flock license plate readers

More Georgia officers arrested for Flock camera misuse, officials say

Multiple law enforcement departments across Georgia have announced arrests of officers on charges of misusing license-plate-reading cameras.

DeKalb double shooting

Police say gang involvement ‘likely’ in DeKalb sleepover shooting that killed 2

A man was arrested Tuesday, nearly a week after he allegedly fired multiple shots at a DeKalb County home where several boys were having a sleepover, officials say.

Big Tigger

Big Tigger’s wife arrested on kidnapping, child custody warrants, officials say

Big Tigger’s wife was arrested on kidnapping and child custody warrants, officials say, adding to the mounting controversy surrounding the radio show host’s personal life.

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Delta DASH

Delta sees record revenue on higher fares, but fuel costs cut into profit

Airlines have increased fares as demand for travel continues, particularly among high-income consumers, and amid decreased competition after the shutdown of Spirit Airlines.

Federal Judge Misconduct

Federal judge won’t recuse in UPS race bias case amid misconduct inquiry

Facing possible impeachment over misconduct, a federal judge in Atlanta has denied several associated requests for her recusal from criminal and civil cases.

Ethics trial Shermela Williams

Embattled ex-judge beats lawsuit by woman jailed over ‘daddy issues’

Former Fulton County Superior Court Judge Shermela Williams can't be sued by a young woman she jailed to address "daddy issues," a federal judge in Atlanta has ruled.

Crime & Public Safety
An off-duty officer shot her son. A year later, she’s still calling for justice

Mother seeks damages a year after son was fatally shot by Atlanta officer

Devon Anderson’s family contends Atlanta police routinely turn a blind eye to officers’ misconduct.

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An off-duty officer shot her son. A year later, she’s still calling for justice

No charges for off-duty Atlanta officer in deadly bar shooting

Prosecutors determined Melvin Potter was “justified in using deadly force” when the off-duty officer shot and killed 38-year-old Devon Anderson during a fight two years ago.

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Cyclospora Outbreak

‘Explosive diarrhea’ cases are spreading. Here’s what you need to know.

Georgia is one of the 31 states with cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal disease caused by microscopic parasites that can contaminate food and water. Summer is prime time.

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Georgia’s most valuable fruit isn’t the peach anymore

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Georgia Aquarium plans to adopt two beluga whales in its largest rescue yet

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Husband charged with murder after shooting wife and son, Cobb police say

Marietta police arrested three teenagers

3 arrested when squatting complaint in Marietta leads to trafficking charges

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UPDATE

DeKalb officer out on bond in teen’s ‘accidental’ fatal shooting during arrest

Clinkscales obit

Dr. Grady Clinkscales, noted hand surgeon, dies at 94

Mercedes-Benz campus

Mercedes-Benz opens $34M ‘playground for engineers’ in Atlanta

Argentina v Egypt: Round of 16 - FIFA World Cup 2026

Atlanta woman’s trash talk becomes one of the World Cup’s most viral clips

Lee Thomas

She helped ‘Black Panther’ and ‘Spider-Man’ film in Georgia. Now she’s retiring.

Suspended Towns County Sheriff Kenneth Henderson

Embattled Georgia sheriff faces new criminal charges, 2nd arrest in months

Ethics trial Shermela Williams

Embattled ex-judge beats lawsuit by woman jailed over ‘daddy issues’