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Georgian wins $1 million as Powerball jackpot climbs to game’s 7th largest
A Powerball ticket bought online in Covington claimed a $1 million prize Monday, but no one won the big prize, which is expected to reach $815 million by Wednesday's drawing.
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His passion was cyclist safety in metro Atlanta. He died after a bike crash.
Avid cyclist and lawyer Ken Rosskopf, 85, collided with a truck while cycling Thursday in Decatur and died the following day. Police have not said if charges will be filed.
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Teen indicted in deadly Albany State homecoming weekend shooting
Officials think the 18-year-old suspect was part of a gang.
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Kemp’s South American trip aims to bear fruit for Georgia agriculture
Gov. Brian Kemp is visiting Brazil and Argentina to champion Georgia’s agriculture sector and try to recruit new investment and trade with South America’s largest markets.
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ICE arrests in Georgia region among the nation’s highest
Just four other ICE field offices nationwide have posted larger arrest numbers than Atlanta.
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Congressman David Scott faces a new wave of Georgia challengers
Despite the concerns about his health and age as well as facing another tough primary contest, U.S. Rep. David Scott said he will seek another term in the House.
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Dragon Con, Labor Day weekend: What to know about Atlanta traffic and weather
Dragon Con, college football and festivals will pack Atlanta this Labor Day weekend. Here's how to navigate the city during potential rain and plenty of traffic.
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ICE arrests in Georgia region among the nation’s highest
Just four other ICE field offices nationwide have posted larger arrest numbers than Atlanta.
Small town mayor convicted in crash that killed two Georgia teens
Buchanan Mayor Anthony "AJ" Scott has been convicted in a Carroll County crash that killed two South Paulding High students and injured two others in 2015.
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Cape Cod in the smallest U.S. state? It’s possible
It’s true: big things come in small packages. And America’s tiniest state of Rhode Island, might be New England’s...
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Stay ahead with Kaiser Permanente: Why mammograms matter
An emphasis on responsiveness, expedient care, and coordination made Elesha Nurridin’s care experience after a...
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Food, music and more festivities are in store this fall in Columbia, SC
When you’re ready to book your next fall getaway, do you dream of escaping to a food-lover’s paradise? What about a...
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A.M. ATL: Something’s fishy
Morning, y'all! Your Aug. 27 update: Scientists ID 2 new Georgia bass types, global Chick-fil-A, introducing "It's UATL" and more.
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Spelman College to build new 670-bed dorm on Atlanta campus
Spelman College cleared a hurdle Tuesday to finance its first new residence hall in nearly two decades.
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Most buildings within Atlanta icon Peachtree Center listed for sale
Six Peachtree Center office towers and the mall are now being listed for sale, a 2.5 million square-foot-offering that aims to reposition the iconic buildings.
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Like ‘em or not, skybridges are a defining element of Atlanta’s cityscape
When you’re on a skybridge, downtown Atlanta feels like watching a TV show of city life rather than being part of it. The web of bridges is part of Atlanta’s identity.
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20 years after Katrina, Atlanta is no longer the top haven for evacuees
Columnist Nedra Rhone learned that for some evacuees who stayed in Atlanta, the wounds of Hurricane Katrina still run deep.
NBCUniversal wants to change Georgia law to escape $500K judgment
NBCUniversal Media wants to change a Georgia law to avoid paying a $500,000 court judgment in a sexual harassment lawsuit against Atlanta actor Faizon Love.
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New Bad Bunny class debuting at Emory this semester
The class will focus on Bad Bunny’s musical output, as well as the political and socioeconomic forces that shaped the artist’s development in Puerto Rico, according to Emory.
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Fulton sheriff: ‘People will continue to die’ if city ends jail lease
Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat, who has long advocated for a new county jail, predicts the Rice Street jail renovation will be overbudget and take too long.
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Amid production slowdown, Atlanta soundstage pioneers look to pull back
Times are tough for operators of TV and film production campuses after years of a Hollywood boom in Georgia.
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Man accused in June killing arrested at State Farm Arena, police say
Suspect has lengthy arrest history in Atlanta, online records show.