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Social media celeb who flaunted lavish life indicted on $4M Georgia SNAP fraud
An Atlanta social media celebrity with millions of followers was federally indicted for fraudulently obtaining more than $4 million in SNAP benefits, authorities say.

Smyrna teen charged in dismemberment case had photo of body, detective says
An escort ad led Kingston Bradley to contact the woman whose remains were found last month at his Cobb County apartment complex, according to court testimony Friday.
Dagmar Midcap is officially gone from CBS Atlanta
Dagmar Midcap has left CBS Atlanta without explanation 16 years after she last left the market working at the previous CBS station.
Georgia News

Georgia House candidate accused of double voting can stay on ballot
A state judge decided the eligibility of a Georgia House candidate accused of voting in primary elections in both Nevada and Georgia earlier this year.
Apalachee High School shooter loses attempt to appeal sentence
The Georgia Supreme Court will not review the life-without-parole sentence of the 16-year-old who pleaded guilty in the Apalachee High School shooting.
Harris turns her 2024 defeat into a rallying cry for Georgia Democrats
Georgia Republicans and Democrats are making all-out pushes for votes in the final days preceding midterm elections.
Crime & Public Safety
Apalachee High School shooter loses attempt to appeal sentence
The Georgia Supreme Court will not review the life-without-parole sentence of the 16-year-old who pleaded guilty in the Apalachee High School shooting.
Boy, 4, found dead in Atlanta suffered injuries, past abuse, warrant says
Two women are charged with murder after a 4-year-old boy’s body was found under a pile of clothes at an Atlanta home, arrest warrants say.

Transgender book got Georgia library manager fired, suit says
A Southeast Georgia county and library system fired a library manager because she allowed a book about a transgender child to be displayed, her lawsuit alleges.
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Atlanta’s Star Bar, a Little Five Points staple, to close after 35 years
Atlanta's Star Community Bar, a longtime Atlanta live music venue, will close at the end of 2026, with Red Light Cafe taking over the space.

Medley opens in Johns Creek
The first phase of the $560 million Medley at Johns Creek project opens on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, an anchor for the suburban city's new downtown.

Medley opens in Johns Creek, marking new era for north Fulton city
The first phase of the $560 million Medley at Johns Creek project opened Thursday.

A.M. ATL: Price lines
Morning, y'all. Your Oct. 29 update: The FTC's Delta inquiry, Obama in Georgia, MARTA vandalism and more.
Delta, other firms ordered by FTC to share how they use personal data
This comes as consumer anxiety mounts amid the rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence.
DeKalb County releases new proposals to deal with overcrowded schools
DeKalb is asking for more community feedback on its plan to address overcrowded schools.

Transgender book got Georgia library manager fired, suit says
A Southeast Georgia county and library system fired a library manager because she allowed a book about a transgender child to be displayed, her lawsuit alleges.

An unwanted paint job: New MARTA trains target of recent rail yard vandalism
Photos posted to social media document masked trespassers painting graffiti on train cars.

3 arrested for school shooting plans had set date, made checklist, warrants say
Three people are accused of planning a school shooting attack to take place August 20, 2027, at Cherokee High School, Canton police said Tuesday.
Cause of death released after 4-year-old boy found dead in SW Atlanta
A woman has been arrested after a child was found dead Monday evening as police conducted a wellness check at a southwest Atlanta residence, officials say.




