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Atlanta homicides drop in 2025 to under 100

Atlanta homicides on the decline, drop below 100 for first time since 2019

Atlanta had 98 homicides in 2025, down from 126 the previous year. It was the first year Atlanta had fewer than 100 homicides since 2019.

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New DeKalb firefighter lost leg in on-duty crash. Her grit remains unbroken.

DeKalb County firefighter Eboni Kennedy lost her leg in a December crash. Now she’s focused on therapy and independence after weeks at Grady hospital and Shepherd Center.

PHOTOS: Georgia's first snowfall of the year

Atlanta spared, but arctic blast coats swath of Georgia with dusting of snow

Atlanta was spared from snow, but a winter storm blanketed parts of Middle Georgia in about an inch of snow early Sunday.

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PHOTOS: Snow storm hits Atlanta

Metro Atlanta now under winter storm watch as Kemp declares state of emergency

Forecasts are starting to paint a clearer picture of what North Georgians can expect this weekend when winter’s icy wrath bears down.

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Safety Tips for Driving on Black Ice and Slippery Conditions

Black ice: What Georgia drivers need to know to stay safe

Black ice can be one of the most dangerous hazards for drivers. Here's how to prepare for it.

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Budget hearings

Hurricane Helene relief for Georgia governments finally flowing

State leaders expressed frustration over the release of emergency aid from the federal government.

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Everyone’s nostalgic for 2016. Here are 6 very Atlanta moments from that year.

As nostalgia for 2016 surges, let's revisit six major Atlanta moments — from Migos’ rise to the Braves leaving Turner Field and Prince’s last concert.

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Americus attorney seeks return of law license.

Georgia high court wants tougher discipline for lawyer who took part in Jan. 6

The Georgia Supreme Court said attorney William McCall Calhoun — who participated in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot — should be disbarred.

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Meet the lawyer defending Georgia’s abortion law, voting rules and more

Just six months after moving to Atlanta with global law firm Jones Day, attorney John Henry Thompson has become Georgia’s top appellate lawyer.

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Fulton County Jail plan

Fulton commission rejects staff tax hike proposal for jail improvements

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Scratch-off lottery ticket leads to $4M prize in Griffin

Anxiety abounds during first day of FAA flight cuts at Hartsfield-Jackson

Delta, other airlines urge travel changes to avoid winter storm disruption

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Atlanta officer grazed by bullet while nabbing murder suspect

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Netflix might end up with TCM, Ted Turner’s ‘passion project’

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‘Stranger Things’ doc goes behind the scenes of the hit show filmed in Georgia

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How profitable is CNN? New filing shares details for first time in years.

Atlanta homicides drop in 2025 to under 100

Atlanta homicides on the decline, drop below 100 for first time since 2019

TSA will soon require Real ID to fly. What you need to know

Flying without Real ID will soon cost you. What it means for Atlanta travelers.

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Developer of Medley in Johns Creek lands big name to develop luxury hotel