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Clayton County deputy injured in high-speed pursuit on I-75
A Clayton County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been hospitalized after authorities said a high-speed pursuit led to a crash on I-75 late Wednesday.
Man pleads guilty in 2020 death of Secoriea Turner
One of two men charged in the 2020 shooting of 8-year-old Secoriea Turner pleaded guilty Wednesday, avoiding a jury trial that was scheduled to begin next week.
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Procession crosses county lines to honor fallen DeKalb firefighter
The procession for Preston Fant will go to the medical examiner’s office and eventually make its way across several county lines before ending at the West Cobb Funeral Home.
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In days after Hyundai raid, ‘overwhelming’ fear seizes immigrants
The ICE operation in Georgia has left confusion and fear in its wake.
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Georgia judge rules Rivian plant critics should not pay state’s legal fees
The pursuit of legal fees by the state and a local development authority raised questions about what constitutes frivolous lawsuits and First Amendment rights.
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Long before Hyundai site raid, Korean firms have struggled to get visas
Korean companies have faced persistent issues getting visas for workers with technical knowledge who are vital to getting the facilities up and running, experts say.
Crime & Public Safety
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Alleged killer confesses in 2011 homicide of Coweta high school student
Scotty Smith has been charged with murder in 2011 killing of Blake Tyler Chappell, Newnan police say.
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Funeral to be held at Truist Park for fallen DeKalb firefighter
The veteran firefighter died Monday while trying to save his colleague as they battled a blaze at the Digital Thunderdome warehouse on South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road.
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Four decades after her body was found in Cobb woods, she finally has a name
Officials say the death of Veronica Jane Miller is being investigated as a homicide after she was identified through DNA and forensic genetic genealogy.
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Cape Cod in the smallest U.S. state? It’s possible
It’s true: big things come in small packages. And America’s tiniest state of Rhode Island, might be New England’s...
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Learn why Sevierville, TN, is a must-visit for mountain views
Nestled in the midst of the Great Smoky Mountains, Sevierville, Tennessee, harbors a rich history and modern...
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Get off the beaten path in Daytona Beach this season
Getting away from the daily grind is easy in Daytona Beach. With 23 miles of sandy beaches and plenty of coastal charm...
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For the first time in 145 years, you can reserve a spot at Oakland Cemetery
For the first time since 1880, Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta is offering public burial spaces through a new columbarium project near East Hill.
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Ex-Stonecrest mayor who embezzled federal COVID funds is off November ballot
Jason Lary cannot run for Stonecrest City Council or vote, the DeKalb County elections board ruled.
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It’s not your imagination. Flying this summer was worse, Delta execs say.
Delta this summer saw a higher percentage of operations affected by weather than in the recent past.
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Interim MARTA GM: Time to rebuild trust
Jonathan Hunt, interim CEO, said ensuring MARTA’s success is personal to him as a longtime Atlanta resident.
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Training center protesters claim ‘legal victory’ in RICO case
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Kevin Farmer said this week he was leaning toward tossing charges under the state’s RICO law against training center protesters
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Report: Paramount preparing bid for CNN parent Warner Bros. Discovery
If completed, the deal will unite two of Hollywood’s most influential media and entertainment conglomerates.
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Delta sees ‘steady improvement’ in high-end travel this fall
While Delta’s target demographic — households making more than $100,000 — seems to be spending on air travel once again, lower-income consumers are not.
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Football coach charged with ‘slamming’ boy, 12, during practice, warrants say
A volunteer youth football coach is facing charges after a 12-year-old boy was injured when the coach allegedly slammed him to the ground, South Fulton authorities said.
Man charged with murder after argument turns deadly, DeKalb police say
A man is dead and another faces murder charges after the two got into an argument at a DeKalb County home near Stone Mountain, according to police.
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ATM fees in metro Atlanta are still the nation’s highest, Bankrate says
Average fees remain above $5 for out-of-network withdrawals, according to new survey.