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Todd and Julie Chrisley file $25M lawsuit against Atlanta lawyer

Todd and Julie Chrisley filed a $25M lawsuit in Atlanta against one of their former defense lawyers, claiming his malpractice led to their convictions and prison sentences.

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Drug deal turns deadly at College Park apartment complex, police say

A suspected drug deal at a College Park apartment complex escalated into violence Saturday night, leaving one man dead and another injured, police said.

Retired drag racer Doug Herbert's hands-on B.R.A.K.E.S. classes trains young drivers and their parents on many high-stress moves and skills that can dramatically decrease their chances of causing a wreck. (Courtesy of B.R.A.K.E.S.)
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A drag racer’s sons died in a crash. Now he runs teen driver safety classes.

Former drag racer Doug Herbert tragically lost both of his sons in a car accident. Now, Herbert's B.R.A.K.E.S. teen driving safety sources seek to save young lives.

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Neighbors say petting zoo animals terrorized them. Would a judge listen?

A family took their complaint to a magistrate court after run-ins with animals including a bull that got loose from a petting farm in North Georgia’s Fannin County.

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Atlanta’s famed nightlife scene gets ready to entertain World Cup revelers

Atlanta’s nightlife reputation is renowned. The World Cup is its next stage.

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First Liberty founder’s wife seeks to keep her company out of receivership

An attorney for Krista Frost and her company submitted a filing to the court challenging a move to add them to the receivership.

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Sheriff’s deputy settles landmark transgender rights case against Georgia county

A transgender sheriff's deputy in central Georgia has settled her landmark health insurance case against Houston County and its sheriff after almost seven years in court.

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Bus hijacking death was Gwinnett’s, driver’s fault, lawsuit says

The daughter of a 2024 bus hijacking victim's lawsuit against the bus driver, bus company and city says the shooter’s strange behavior should have been noticed in advance.

South Fulton shooting presser for 2 teens killed

Lawsuit: South Fulton ex-detective punished for probing alleged corruption

A former South Fulton detective alleges city officials retaliated after he investigated corruption and theft, naming the city and its public safety director in a lawsuit.

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South Downtown dodged foreclosure. Now it’s central to Atlanta urban revival.

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As Atlanta expands AP classes, more students earn college credit

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At historically pricey World Cup, Atlanta tickets are cheaper, but not a bargain

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Norfolk Southern doesn’t have the crews to keep trains moving, union says

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World Cup plan: Watch parties, ticket giveaways and a free Ludacris show

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Lawsuit: South Fulton ex-detective punished for probing alleged corruption

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Random attacks heighten scrutiny of public safety ahead of World Cup