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Atlanta police shoot man who threatened Family Dollar customers, GBI says
An investigation is underway after Atlanta police shot a man in the Grove Park neighborhood, authorities said.
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Police shoot, kill man during sword attack on firefighter, officials say
A man approached a firefighter who was talking to a officer in his patrol car in front of a store. As the clock struck midnight, the man started slicing the firefighter.
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Persistent rain causing problems on slick metro Atlanta roads
Several crashes have popped up on interstates and highways, slowing the Monday commute.
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AI is changing how we work. The stakes are higher for women.
Here’s how women can leverage AI to make their work lives better, insulate themselves from downsizing and maybe even break the glass ceiling.
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Victim in deadly midnight boat crash recalls ‘terror … that doesn’t go away’
At a sentencing hearing Thursday in Macon for a man convicted in a boat crash that killed a Middle Georgia man and wounded six others, grieving victims and relatives spoke.
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Data centers give a jolt to Georgia Power parent company’s profits
Atlanta-based Southern Co., the parent of Georgia Power, saw profits climb 11.5% in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year.
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Atlanta’s Halloween traffic will be scary. Here’s how to make the best of it.
Metro Atlanta traffic will be heavy Friday afternoon as Halloween falls on a weekend. Expect delays and stay safe with these tips.
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Ex-Stonecrest mayor accused of lying about prison time to run for City Council
Jason Lary, who spent more than two years in prison after he admitted pocketing COVID relief money, allegedly claimed he was not a convicted felon in pre-election paperwork.
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Victim in deadly midnight boat crash recalls ‘terror … that doesn’t go away’
At a sentencing hearing Thursday in Macon for a man convicted in a boat crash that killed a Middle Georgia man and wounded six others, grieving victims and relatives spoke.
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3 school lunch recipes that will have your kids saying ‘more, please!’
Between school drop-offs, after-school activities, homework, and more, the busyness of the school year has already...
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Where you get treated for cancer matters. Choose Kaiser Permanente.
Receiving a cancer diagnosis is never easy. With all the questions and information that come next, it’s easy to lose...
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Daytona Beach: the Festival Capital of Florida
You may know Daytona Beach for the 23-mile stretch of sand, scenic trails and eclectic shopping. But did you know it’s...
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4-year-old’s remains found in woman’s trunk in Hall County, warrant says
Jessica Maria Motes, 36, was booked into the Hall County jail and remained there Wednesday without bond. She is facing a charge of felony concealing the death of another.
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A.M. ATL: Exciting developments
Morning y'all. Your Oct. 30 update: Flashy development projects, AI controversy in court, an unprecedented football-palooza and more.
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Hearing sheds light on mental health of Atlanta airport threat suspect
While Billy Joe Cagle's lawyers asked a federal judge to move him to house arrest or a mental health facility, prosecutors opposed, arguing his arrest prevented a “massacre.”
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For Indians in Georgia, Trump’s new $100K visa fee sows confusion, panic
The Indian community has grown to become Georgia’s second-biggest immigrant group. The H-1B visa program now targeted by President Donald Trump likely played a big role.
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‘We’ve got to perform’: World Cup stakes are global for Atlanta businesses
Atlanta and other 2026 World Cup host cities will have to prove they’re worthy of an international stage under the scrutiny of billions of onlookers.
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Fixing broken infrastructure one of city’s biggest challenges for next mayor
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and the City Council have promised to remake downtown ahead of next year's World Cup.
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Where should MARTA go? Draw your dream transit map and share it.
Take the map below and draw out where you’d like to see MARTA go.
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AI use in Georgia courts brings harsh consequences
Georgia lawyers and self-represented litigants have run into trouble with judges after using artificial intelligence to create legal arguments.
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Georgia lawyer sanctioned for AI use in comedian Katt Williams’ assault case
A Georgia lawyer in an assault case against comedian Katt Williams was sanctioned for relying on fake legal arguments created by artificial intelligence.
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CONCERT REVIEW
Faye Webster, ASO bring dreamy pop, special guests to sold-out show
Lil Yachty and Father join the Atlanta singer for the first of her two-night stop in the city.