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Child, 2 others hospitalized after multivehicle wreck on I-20 in Douglas County
All I-20 east lanes were closed Monday afternoon by a crash in Douglas County.
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4 years after Piedmont Park killing, Katie Janness’ case remains unsolved
Katie Janness and her dog Bowie were found fatally stabbed multiple times just inside the park off the 10th Street entrance in 2021. The case is still open.
Man arrested after fatal weekend stabbing in College Park
Jorge Ortega was charged with malice murder in the killing of a man Saturday near I-285 and Riverdale Road in College Park.
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A new schmear in the South? Celeb-backed bagel chain plots Georgia expansion.
PopUp Bagels said Monday it has signed 300 franchise locations in 10 states, including Georgia.
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Tom Cousins, joyful developer who shaped lives and Atlanta’s skyline, dies
Tom Cousins, who reshaped Atlanta's skyline and brought pro basketball and hockey to the city, dies at 93. He was also a legendary philanthropist and political influencer.
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State alleges First Liberty-linked PAC ‘illegally influenced elections’
The State Ethics Commission alleges that a political action committee linked to failed lender First Liberty Building & Loan violated Georgia campaign finance law.
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APD officer charged with assault after Midtown bar fight
Officer previously faced charges for Rayshard Brooks shooting in 2020.
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A man’s body was found in a burning car. He was killed miles away, warrant says
DeKalb County deputies arrested a suspect in the December killing of a man whose body was discovered in northwest Atlanta.
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State alleges First Liberty-linked PAC ‘illegally influenced elections’
The State Ethics Commission alleges that a political action committee linked to failed lender First Liberty Building & Loan violated Georgia campaign finance law.
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In Daytona Beach, summer never ends
Celebrated for its sunshine and laid-back vibe, Daytona Beach is the perfect place to keep the summer spirit alive long...
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Be prepared for the new school year with these 5 essential items
Back-to-school season is rapidly approaching — do you have everything you need to start the year?
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Nurses: Enter now to win a spa gift card for some R&R
Are you a nurse looking for some relaxation? This is the contest for you.
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Inside this Atlanta area film studio, a new pro tennis league has risen
For six weeks this summer, Electric Owl Studios in Decatur is the home base of Intennse, a new team-based professional tennis league bending the rules of the sport.
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Georgia educators wait and see how federal cuts will hit schools
In first six months, Trump administration has issued sweeping cuts and directives that affect K-12 education across the country.
Atlanta hits 100 degrees for first time this year during Georgia heat surge
Heat advisories that cover nearly the entire state have been extended to 8 p.m. Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.
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Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific merger would form transcontinental railroad
If approved by shareholders and regulators, the deal would create a transcontinental railroad company, but cost Georgia a Fortune 500 headquarters.
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UPS profit and revenue dip as tariffs, trade war drive uncertainty
UPS CEO Carol Tomé said the company is operating in “what continues to be a dynamic and evolving trade environment.”
On Ciara Day, superstar singer opens new center for Atlanta youth
The Grammy-winning superstar hopes her new center can be an inspiration for Atlanta youth in the same way that the city continues to inspire her.
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Moe’s Southwest Grill eyes overseas expansion. Here’s where they’re headed.
Atlanta-based fast casual restaurant giant GoTo Foods is launching an international version of Moe’s Southwest Grill, a chain known for its “Welcome to Moe’s!” greeting.
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PGA Tour Superstore takes swing on new CEO with past ties to Arthur Blank
Troy Rice, chief executive at retail beverage chain Total Wine & More, will be the next CEO of Roswell-based PGA Tour Superstore.
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Atlanta-based lending startup gets more than $220 million in new capital
VIVA Finance, headquartered on the Beltline, is a lending platform that offers loans based on metrics like employment, rather than just credit history.
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A.M. ATL: Justice served, justice sought
Morning, y'all. Your July 29 update: Righting a 35-year injustice, an unsolved Midtown murder, concert lineups and more.