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Shots fired prompt lockdown at Fort Stewart; no injuries
Fort Stewart gunman was quickly apprehended, and there were no injuries reported, officials said.

Todd and Julie Chrisley file $25M lawsuit against Atlanta lawyer
Todd and Julie Chrisley filed a $25M lawsuit in Atlanta against one of their former defense lawyers, claiming his malpractice led to their convictions and prison sentences.
Drug deal turns deadly at College Park apartment complex, police say
A suspected drug deal at a College Park apartment complex escalated into violence Saturday night, leaving one man dead and another injured, police said.
Kemp appoints Fulton judge to appeals court after her election loss
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker's appointment to the Georgia Court of Appeals could void last month's election result for her county seat.
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Neighbors say petting zoo animals terrorized them. Would a judge listen?
A family took their complaint to a magistrate court after run-ins with animals, including an alleged bull, that got loose from a petting farm in North Georgia’s Fannin County.
Atlanta’s famed nightlife scene gets ready to entertain World Cup revelers
Atlanta’s nightlife reputation is renowned. The World Cup is its next stage.

2 face federal charges in attack on Atlanta police training center contractor
Two people face federal charges for their alleged involvement in the attack on Brasfield & Gorrie construction company, which the fed says damaged the firm's property.
1h agoKemp appoints Fulton judge to appeals court after her election loss
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker's appointment to the Georgia Court of Appeals could void last month's election result for her county seat.
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Sheriff’s deputy settles landmark transgender rights case against Georgia county
A transgender sheriff's deputy in central Georgia has settled her landmark health insurance case against Houston County and its sheriff after almost seven years in court.
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Decatur WatchFest, celebrating World Cup, starts today. Here’s what to know.
Here’s what to expect if you plan to catch the Decatur WatchFest, which will coincide with FIFA World Cup and feature acts like Big Boi and Indigo Girls.

Georgia hospitals test ‘game-changer’ pancreatic cancer drugs
Clinical trials at Emory and Piedmont are signaling a potential breakthrough in treating pancreatic cancer, one of the nation’s deadliest diseases.

Bus hijacking death was Gwinnett’s, driver’s fault, lawsuit says
The daughter of a 2024 bus hijacking victim's lawsuit against the bus driver, bus company and city says the shooter’s strange behavior should have been noticed in advance.
After tweaks, mayor’s tax extension plan headed to council for final vote
Mayor Andre Dickens’ widely debated Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative hinges on extending six of Atlanta’s eight tax allocation districts for 30 years.

South Downtown dodged foreclosure. Now it’s central to Atlanta urban revival.
The first phase of South Downtown is a $140 million investment in some of the earliest commercial buildings in Atlanta. Developers say there's much more to come.

Equinox luxury fitness center picks Buckhead for first Georgia location
Equinox, the fitness concept popular with celebrities, has selected a location in Buckhead with an expected opening in 2027.
Atlanta school board members seem skeptical of mayor’s tax extension plan
Mayor Andre Dickens made an emotional appeal to City Council members during an hourslong presentation.

At historically pricey World Cup, Atlanta tickets are cheaper, but not a bargain
Thousands of sports fans are facing a dilemma, trying to decide whether the chance to see the world’s best soccer stars take the pitch in downtown Atlanta is worth the price.

Norfolk Southern doesn’t have the crews to keep trains moving, union says
Norfolk Southern blamed a few months of tough winter weather, as well as unexpected freight demand for slower train speeds. A key union said staffing is the problem.
AI can’t smell. But Atlanta perfumery uses it to make you smell good.
Buckhead perfume store Indiehouse Modern Fragrances has a partnership with an AI company that allows customers to create their own custom fragrance.






