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Man accused of killing Georgia deputy had been ordered to give up guns
James Montgomery’s estranged wife had a protective order, in which he was told to hand over all weapons.
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Atlanta man abducted by Taliban was reportedly beaten, told to renounce faith
Atlanta Catholic George Glezmann said the Taliban constantly tried to get him to convert to Islam through physical abuse and promises of freedom during his 2-year detainment.
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Georgia woman wins $70M verdict after legs amputated
A Georgia jury has awarded $70 million to a Camilla woman who says she lost both her legs above the knee because doctors gave her a medication overdose and botched her care.
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House for sale becomes house of horrors after dead animals found in NW Georgia
The five people living in the Walker County home were arrested and charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty.
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Former Georgia governor urges Trump administration to support Okefenokee UNESCO bid
University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue is urging President Donald Trump to support the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge's bid for World Heritage listing.
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Georgia woman wins $70M verdict after legs amputated
A Georgia jury has awarded $70 million to a Camilla woman who says she lost both her legs above the knee because doctors gave her a medication overdose and botched her care.
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House for sale becomes house of horrors after dead animals found in NW Georgia
The five people living in the Walker County home were arrested and charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty.
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Cancer center combines leading-edge treatment with supportive services
Receiving a cancer diagnosis is an emotional and confusing time.
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Here are 10 activities you can do with your grandchildren
Each spring offers a new opportunity to bond with your family.
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Dive into the unique festivals of Daytona Beach this spring
Get ready for a unique experience that will leave you exhilarated and wanting more.
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Meet the nonprofit working to get more underrepresented women into tech
When Kristina Newton, a former tech consultant, founded HYPE in 2017 she hoped she’d be able to make an impact on girls’ lives.
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‘That is so ridiculous’: Justices question feds’ stance on Atlanta family raid
U.S. Supreme Court justices grappled Tuesday with an Atlanta family’s attempt to sue the government after a mistaken predawn raid on their home by armed FBI agents.
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DeKalb superintendent: Students who allegedly hit teacher ‘are not criminals’
The district has been working to teach students conflict resolution skills.
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Delta moves forward with pay raises despite trade uncertainty
The airline has also announced plans to cut flight capacity and shrink its headcount through attrition to respond to dampened consumer and corporate travel demand.
Atlanta police and firefighters will train together for first time in decades
Mayor Andre Dickens celebrates opening of training center after years of pushback
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Coca-Cola CEO says trade war dynamics ‘manageable.’ Here’s why
The trade war presents complex challenges for companies within the food and beverage industry, from small, independent bottlers to massive, multinationals like Coca-Cola.
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Beltline advances affordable housing plan for 31 acres in Bankhead
Atlanta Beltline officials are looking for proposals to build affordable single-family housing in Bankhead.
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UPS to cut 20K jobs as Amazon deal shrinks; customers face ‘uncertainty’
The wind down of the relationship will also mean facility closures.
