Man shot, dog stolen during carjacking in downtown Atlanta

A man was shot and carjacked downtown Saturday, according to Channel 2 Action News.

He was shot in the neck when confronted by three gunmen on Baker Street, the television station reported.

His 2010 black Chevy suburban was stolen at gunpoint, with his pet Yorkshire terrier in the vehicle.

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North Atlanta High School student sent to hospital after scissors attack

The incident involved two students and happened Friday morning outside the cafeteria at the sprawling high school. One student is being treated at a local hospital.

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16-year-old was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital in critical condition but is expected to survive, according to authorities.

Arctic blast to bring bitter cold to metro Atlanta next week

Morning lows Friday around metro Atlanta are already cold. But lows in the teens and 20s are what’s in store Sunday and Monday mornings, the National Weather Service said.

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation. The autonomous vehicle company has issued a software recall.

Search for new MARTA chief hits snag

The search for a new leader for the regional transit authority is widely seen as one of the most important duties facing the Marta Board

Georgia high school coach arrested, accused of hitting, choking players

The Greene County High coach was charged with two counts of aggravated assault and one count of simple battery, according to investigators.

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