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Number of immigrant kids in Georgia foster care growing amid ICE crackdown

Georgia’s beleaguered child welfare system is facing increased demand for services from the children of deported immigrants at a time when the system is already strained.

Holster, then handcuff: Fatal DeKalb arrest defied most officer training

Law enforcement officers in Georgia are generally trained not to handle a firearm while they handcuff. A recent DeKalb officer’s arrest has sparked questions about procedure.

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Modern autos need different ‘flavors’ for their horns

Georgia drivers could benefit from cars with multiple horn sounds — from polite chirps to safety alerts — to reduce road rage and improve traffic flow.

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An off-duty officer shot her son. A year later, she’s still calling for justice

Mother seeks damages a year after son was fatally shot by Atlanta officer

An off-duty officer shot her son. A year later, she’s still calling for justice

No charges for off-duty Atlanta officer in deadly bar shooting

Cyclospora Outbreak

‘Explosive diarrhea’ cases are spreading. Here’s what you need to know.

57th running of the Peachtree Road Race

Peachtree Road Race updates: Victory lap

Ophelia, who was shot and killed Wednesday by a Cobb County Sheriff's deputy, is shown here in her service dog vest. (Courtesy of Healing4Heroes)

Dog shot and killed by Cobb County sheriff’s deputy

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The slow comeback of simpler cars

Federal Judge Misconduct

Federal judge won’t recuse in UPS race bias case amid misconduct inquiry

luxury vehicle

What year is it? These Georgia-made cars look classic, but only on the outside.

FBI raids Fulton County election office seeking ballots from Trump’s 2020 loss
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Foul Trump election probe slapped down by old-time conservative

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Georgia Aquarium plans to adopt two beluga whales in its largest rescue yet