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Tuskegee University police chief charged with DUI in metro Atlanta

A Tuskegee University police chief was charged with driving under the influence on New Year's Day, according to a university spokesperson.

Beyonce theft plea arraignment

Man pleads not guilty in theft of Beyoncé’s music in Atlanta

Kelvin Evans made a virtual court appearance in Fulton County from Sumter County Prison, where he is incarcerated after being convicted of unrelated crimes.

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Man kills adult daughter, himself in Cherokee County woods, officials say

Curtis and Emily Evans were found dead in the woods near Canton by a family member who said Curtis texted him the location, according to the sheriff’s office.

Georgia News
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Diet advisers weigh in on America’s new ‘real food’ approach

New guidelines shift the focus to protein and healthy fats, but nutrition experts urge moderation and balance. Georgia experts weigh in.

Aftermath on Sapelo Island

Gullah Geechee face new development, tax challenges on Sapelo Island

Sapelo Island’s Gullah Geechee residents face new obstacles to rein in development on their Georgia barrier island even as they hope to win a zoning referendum this month.

Aftermath on Sapelo Island

The Gullah Geechee of Sapelo Island: What to know

Sapelo Island’s Gullah Geechee residents, descendants of African slaves, are trying to stop construction of large homes on their Georgia barrier island. Here’s what to know.

Crime & Public Safety
Funeral home shooting
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1 dead, 1 injured in drive-by shooting at East Point funeral home, police say

One person was injured in a drive-by shooting Friday night during a wake at Gus Thornhill’s Funeral Home, according to East Point police.

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Fani Willis’ office misled court, delayed Young Thug’s assets, judge says

A judge told Fulton County prosecutors they have until 5 p.m. Friday to return the rapper’s stuff.

Rockdale shooting

2-year-old critically injured in deadly Rockdale shooting, deputies say

A 2-year-old child was critically injured and a man killed himself during a domestic incident in Rockdale County, the sheriff’s office said Friday.

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(From left) Fulton County Commissioners Mo Ivory and Marvin S. Arrington Jr. and Fulton County Chairman Robb Pitts. (AJC file photos)

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Atlanta protesters take to the streets after deadly ICE shooting

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Douglasville man shook 3-month-old daughter to death, police say

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