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Bystander killed, 3 injured in Georgia State Patrol chase on Memorial Day
A woman was killed and two passengers were hospitalized after a Georgia State Patrol highway chase went awry Monday afternoon in Fulton County.

Former ‘Chrisley Knows Best’ star arrested on DUI charge in metro Atlanta
Lindsie Chrisley was arrested in metro Atlanta over Memorial Day weekend after being accused of driving under the influence and trying to elude law enforcement.

Memorial Day weekend’s storms prelude soggy week to come for metro Atlanta
Daily rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to extend beyond Memorial Day for North and Middle Georgia this week, the National Weather Service says.

Hank Aaron memorabilia going back to Braves, ending fight with former staffers
The home plate and bases from Hank Aaron’s historic 715th home run are being returned to the Atlanta Braves in a deal that ends a legal battle.
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Once ‘a monster,’ Georgia wildfires are mostly contained but still not out
Despite recent rain, twin South Georgia wildfires continue to burn more than a month after they began consuming tens of thousands of acres between Valdosta and Atlantic coast.
Woman fatally stabbed on MARTA train, person arrested
A woman was fatally stabbed Saturday on a MARTA train in what officials called a “senseless” incident.
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Hank Aaron memorabilia going back to Braves, ending fight with former staffers
The home plate and bases from Hank Aaron’s historic 715th home run are being returned to the Atlanta Braves in a deal that ends a legal battle.

Atlanta police investigate sex affair involving judge and high-ranking officer
Atlanta police are investigating whether a high-ranking officer had an affair with a federal judge involving courthouse sex.
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Atlanta police investigate sex affair involving judge and high-ranking officer
Atlanta police are investigating whether a high-ranking officer had an affair with a federal judge involving courthouse sex.

Regulators accept Norfolk Southern rail merger application — with a catch
The Surface Transportation Board said it won't move forward with the process until the railroads send further information.

World Cup a ‘no-drone zone’ around Mercedes-Benz Stadium, FBI warns
The FBI offered the first glimpse Thursday into how feds plan to keep fans, players and visitors safe when the World Cup comes to Atlanta.

Three new measles cases in metro Atlanta confirmed by state
Officials with the Georgia Department of Public Health say the family traveled internationally and was unvaccinated.

Waymo resumes robotaxi service in Atlanta after flash flood pause
Waymo suspended rideshare services in Atlanta after flash flooding on May 20.

Interim DA takes over in Statesboro area after predecessor’s sudden death
Jillian Gibson is taking over as the acting district attorney in the Ogeechee Judicial District after the elected official overseeing the office died late last week.
Apalachee shooting suspect’s trial moving out of Barrow County
The murder trial of Apalachee High School shooting suspect Colt Gray will be moved out of Barrow County and could take place this fall near Augusta, a judge said Thursday.

Armed shoplifting suspect killed by police at Cobb mall identified, GBI says
A shoplifting suspect at a Georgia mall died Wednesday after police said he produced a gun while running from an officer and the officer opened fire.

Atlanta looks to partner with Morehouse School of Medicine on future hospital
While funding for the project remains in limbo, city leaders revealed that the hospital would be built just south of I-20, filling a healthcare gap on the southside.
Fulton sheriff plans to turn away some misdemeanor arrestees from jail
It is unclear to what extent the policy change would improve conditions within the Rice Street jail.




