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Ex-Georgia Police Academy instructor pleads guilty to child molestation
A former Georgia Police Academy instructor was sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to molesting a 14-year-old girl.
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Details emerge after mother’s arrest in shooting death of Atlanta 2-year-old
In April, parents told police the boy died when the gun fell out of a bag and fired. Evidence disputes that account, authorities say.
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Firefighter, resident injured as blaze rips through Gwinnett apartments
A firefighter and resident were injured in a blaze at The Oxford Apartments in Gwinnett County near Lawrenceville. About 10 units appeared to be damaged.
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Man’s body found off Georgia island, Coast Guard says
An empty sailboat was found Tuesday after a call was received Monday about a man struggling to retrieve his anchor, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources said.
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International Paper to close Savannah-area mills, affecting 1,100 workers
The closures are part of a broader initiative to reduce International Paper’s annual containerboard capacity by 1 million tons. One mill is nearly 90 years old.
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Run or hide? Coastal Georgia’s newest hurricane preparedness quandary
Coastal Georgians evacuate inland to avoid winds and flooding from Atlantic hurricanes. Powerful storms crossing overland from the Gulf complicate that old playbook.
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1 burglary suspect in custody after police shooting near Perimeter Mall
One person was taken into custody near Dunwoody’s Perimeter Mall after an early morning chase and confrontation, according to officials. Two suspects remain at large.
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Heavy rain leads to flooding at Fulton County Jail
Officials confirmed around 10:20 p.m. that the jail on Rice Street was taking on water due to heavy rain, though the extent of the flooding was not immediately disclosed.
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Officers canvass NW Atlanta complex looking for answers in 2018 killing
Officers and Deonta Wallace’s family returned to the scene of his 2018 killing in northwest Atlanta, hoping new tips will help solve the unsolved homicide.
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Get off the beaten path in Daytona Beach this season
Getting away from the daily grind is easy in Daytona Beach. With 23 miles of sandy beaches and plenty of coastal charm...
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Where you get treated for cancer matters. Choose Kaiser Permanente.
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Seafood and more culinary twists are in store in New Smyrna Beach
When it comes to laid-back fun, New Smyrna Beach overflows with activities that will keep you coming back again and...
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Details emerge after mother’s arrest in shooting death of Atlanta 2-year-old
In April, parents told police the boy died when the gun fell out of a bag and fired. Evidence disputes that account, authorities say.
Metro Atlanta schools report few teacher vacancies, but shortage isn’t over
It’s a big difference from the start of the school year in recent years. But some positions remain persistently difficult to fill.
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Hundreds of CDC and other health workers call on RFK Jr. for ‘protection’
The letter comes on the heels of the Aug. 8 shooting at the CDC, in which a gunman shot nearly 500 rounds at the CDC headquarters on Clifton Road in Atlanta.
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A.M. ATL: Old suit has new legs
Morning, y'all. Your Aug. 20 update: A high-profile lawsuit partially revived, rural Georgia hospitals brace for more pain and more.
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Emory Healthcare hit with lawsuit over mass layoffs
Emory Healthcare just fired around 540 full-time finance workers in violation of federal law, one of them alleges in a proposed class action lawsuit.
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Six months since Delta Connection crash, lawsuits question pilots
The cause of the Delta Connection crash in Toronto is still not known. Passenger lawsuits blame pilot error. One former Endeavor captain says the company had safety issues.
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Firefighter, resident injured as blaze rips through Gwinnett apartments
A firefighter and resident were injured in a blaze at The Oxford Apartments in Gwinnett County near Lawrenceville. About 10 units appeared to be damaged.
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Sweet 16 shooting killed 2 teens. Hometown roads ensure they’re not forgotten.
The U.S. 78 and Campbellton Street location is now called the Aj’anaye Hill Memorial Intersection, and the I-20 and Ga. 92 area is the Samuel Micah Moon Memorial Interchange.
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Carrollton teen charged with killing parents denied bond ahead of trial
Since her arrest just over 40 days ago, Sarah Grace Patrick has been one of the youngest inmates at the Carroll County jail, where a judge on Tuesday said she will remain.
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Atlanta’s 11Alive will soon have a new owner as TV giants consolidate
The deal signifies major changes the broadcasting industry has undergone since President Donald Trump was elected in November, and promised to lower regulation.