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Gridlock Guy: Atlanta’s loose zebra had a worse ending than Ed did in Tennessee
The recent viral story about a zebra named “Ed” and his weeklong adventure in Tennessee harkens to Atlanta’s own striped galloper getting loose on the Downtown Connector.
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Tensions rise during DeKalb immigration protest with use of tear gas
The events are taking place on the same day as a military parade in Washington celebrating the Army’s 250th anniversary, which coincides with Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.
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Teen arrested after 12-year-old killed in drive-by shooting in SW Atlanta
One person is in custody after a 12-year-old was killed in a drive-by shooting in southwest Atlanta, according to police.
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Atlanta’s 4th tallest tower is getting a glow-up — and maybe a new name
One of Atlanta’s tallest towers could soon be renamed for the first time since it marked the city’s skyline 33 years ago.
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‘No Kings’ Georgia protests: Dispatches from Macon, Savannah and Athens
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution had reporters on the ground at “No Kings” rallies in Georgia in Macon, Savannah and Athens
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Tensions rise during DeKalb immigration protest with use of tear gas
The events are taking place on the same day as a military parade in Washington celebrating the Army’s 250th anniversary, which coincides with Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.
Crime & Public Safety
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2 teens arrested after shooting at Briscoe Park in Snellville
One teen faces five counts as a party to the crime of aggravated assault, and the other was charged with four counts of aggravated assault.
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27-year-old drowns in Lake Lanier amid birthday celebration
27-year-old Ramon Diaz-Soria drowned in Lake Lanier when he jumped into the water with his unsecured life jacket. He didn't resurface.
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Child struck in Father’s Day shootout between 2 vehicles, Smyrna police say
Witnesses told police that gunfire had erupted between two vehicles, Smyrna police say. The child was in one of the vehicles.
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Juneteenth: What will be closed in Atlanta and who has the day off?
While Juneteenth is recognized as a state and federal holiday, private businesses don't have to close or offer the day off. Here's what some Atlanta businesses have planned.
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Route changes for metro Atlanta Xpress commuter buses start Monday
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Gridlock Guy: Atlanta’s loose zebra had a worse ending than Ed did in Tennessee - Clone
The recent viral story about a zebra named “Ed” and his weeklong adventure in Tennessee harkens to Atlanta’s own striped galloper getting loose on the Downtown Connector.
Gridlock Guy: Atlanta’s loose zebra had a worse ending than Ed did in Tennessee
The recent viral story about a zebra named “Ed” and his weeklong adventure in Tennessee harkens to Atlanta’s own striped galloper getting loose on the Downtown Connector.
Credit: Arvin Temkar/AJC
Influential Hispanic reporter who tracks ICE agents arrested at protest
DeKalb County police charged Spanish-language immigration reporter Mario Guevara with obstruction of law enforcement officers and pedestrian walking on or along a roadway.
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Before the World Cup arrives, Atlanta pushes to house homeless people
Atlanta officials broke ground Friday on additional housing constructed for homeless people, part of a wider $212 million initiative Atlanta is racing to complete before hosti
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Teen arrested after 12-year-old killed in drive-by shooting in SW Atlanta
One person is in custody after a 12-year-old was killed in a drive-by shooting in southwest Atlanta, according to police.
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Rainy weather across metro Atlanta could keep some Trump protesters home
A rainy forecast and chance for storms could disrupt rallies against immigration enforcement and the Trump administration and keep some demonstrators at home.
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Man arrested after woman, 7-year-old shot to death at DeKalb apartments
A manhunt was underway Friday after a woman and a young girl were shot to death at a DeKalb County apartment complex, according to police.