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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.
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.

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.

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.
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.
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.

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.

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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Want $60 FIFA World Cup tickets? It’s complicated.
FIFA announced a new $60 tier of tickets for teams’ most loyal supporters. But how exactly can people get those tickets?
Rivals call Norfolk Southern merger ‘anti-competitive’
The companies are in the early innings of what’s shaping up to be a long fight over the proposal.

Fulton Commissioners Ivory, Arrington to challenge Chair Robb Pitts
The election contests are taking shape for four seats on the Fulton County Board of Commissioners in 2026.

Is Trump’s proposed ban on investor-owned homes real?
Georgia’s Democratic senators welcome focus on housing affordability, but a ban on investors buying single-family homes could face legal challenges.
Anne Isenhower, respected public relations expert, has died
Anne Isenhower, a well-known public relations professional, died Jan. 1 in her Atlanta home, according to her close friend Danielle Gordon. Isenhower was 59.
Atlanta protesters take to the streets after deadly ICE shooting
More than 150 demonstrators marched through downtown Atlanta on Thursday night to protest the killing of a Minnesota woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.

New MARTA train cars delayed ... again
The futuristic, European-style cars won’t hit the tracks until early June, just days before World Cup games begin downtown.

Douglasville man shook 3-month-old daughter to death, police say
Warrants contend father’s actions caused child’s vomiting, bleeding of the brain.
What the $245M refinance of a Midtown office tower signals for Atlanta
While many lenders remain wary of the office sector after the COVID-19 pandemic’s disruptions, a flashy Midtown skyscraper was recently able to secure a massive new loan.
Where’s winter? High temperatures could break records again this week.
Across much of Georgia, temps are expected to climb into the 70s, about 15-25 degrees above normal and potentially tying or even setting record marks for those dates.




