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She missed her own funeral: Wrong body laid in casket, lawsuit says
A metro Atlanta mortuary put the wrong body in the casket for a 95-year-old woman's funeral, a lawsuit states.
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Girl, 13, dies after tree falls on Atlanta home during heavy storms
A tree fell onto a home on Mims Street near Martin Luther King Jr. and Westview drives in southwest Atlanta on Saturday, according to a fire department spokesperson.
2 arrested after teen’s fatal stabbing at Zaxby’s in Powder Springs
Police said a group of young people went to the restaurant intending to fight.
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This mother and daughter are in business together. How they make it work
A mother-daughter duo at Merrill Lynch in Atlanta tell how they came to work together in an AJC Her+Story Q&A.
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Rivian shaken more by tariffs than DOE threats to pull $6B Georgia plant loan
Rivian CEO R.J. Scaringe told investors the automaker is bracing for new tariffs to increase production costs by a few thousand dollars per vehicle.
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Man pleads guilty in fatal shooting of Manchester High School football player
A man will spend decades in prison for fatally shooting a Georgia high school football player just days before his team played in the state championship game.
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He’s out: Man accused of trying to kidnap child at Cobb Walmart posts bail
A man accused of trying to snatch a 2-year-old boy from his mother’s arms at a busy Walmart was granted bond after spending 45 days in jail.
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Man accused of killing ex-girlfriend in DeKalb before calling 911, police say
Brian Bacon was booked into the DeKalb County Jail on charges of felony murder and aggravated assault. Roughly 10 hours earlier, he had called 911 to report a shooting.
Mistrial declared after jury awards $50M in landmark toxic gas case
A mistrial was declared Tuesday after jurors awarded a retired truck driver a total of $70 million in his lawsuit against the owner of a Covington sterilization facility.
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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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Multiple tornadoes touch down across Georgia during heavy weekend storms
One tornado developed over Lake Lanier and created a water spout that was caught on video.
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André 3000 drops new music, but with a new instrument
To highlight his latest project, "7 Piano Sketches," André 3000 wore a grand piano on his back as part of his Met Gala look.
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Police seek public’s help after 19-year-old killed in SW Atlanta shooting
Police are asking for the public’s help in locating Markius Gillepsie, who they said was wanted in connection with a Jan. 6 homicide in the city’s West End neighborhood.
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Aetna to exit Affordable Care Act insurance market
The move means 117,000 Georgians on the ACA marketplace, also known as Obamacare or Georgia Access in the state, will have to choose another carrier this fall.
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Trump wants to tariff foreign-made films. But how? Could it boost Georgia?
President Donald Trump's proposed 100% tariff on foreign-made films is certainly not what lawmakers, entertainment unions and activists have been calling for.
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A.M. ATL: He’s not running
Gov. Brian Kemp announced he will not run for U.S. Senate in 2026, putting a huge twist in fellow Republicans’ plans to mount a strong challenge to Sen. Jon Ossoff’s seat.
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If your kid hits teacher, you may go to jail under teachers union proposal
The Georgia Federation of Teachers is also proposing mandatory mental health screenings for students in sixth through ninth grade and de-escalataion training for staff.
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She missed her own funeral: Wrong body laid in casket, lawsuit says
A metro Atlanta mortuary put the wrong body in the casket for a 95-year-old woman's funeral, a lawsuit states.
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Headed to Kennesaw Mountain? Expect detours, delays near park through fall
Watch for detour signs if traveling to Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, as the road near the main entrance will have phased closings to repair a water pipe.
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They voted for Trump and now their son is in ICE detention
A green card holder from Argentina is detained in South Georgia’s Stewart Detention Center. His parents, who voted for President Trump, now regret their choice.