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Armed shoplifting suspect killed by police at Cobb mall identified, GBI says

A shoplifting suspect at a Georgia mall died Wednesday after police said he produced a gun while running from an officer and the officer opened fire.

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‘Rinse and repeat’: More flooding likely as storms pour on Atlanta

Most of North Georgia, including all of metro Atlanta, is under a flood watch through Tuesday night.

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Bystander killed, 3 injured in Georgia State Patrol chase on Memorial Day

A woman was killed and two passengers were hospitalized after a Georgia State Patrol highway chase went awry Monday afternoon in Fulton County.

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Another stormy weekend, but drier days are on the way

The National Weather Service predicts up to an inch of rain through Monday in North Georgia and Middle Georgia, with isolated higher totals possible.

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Wedding night helicopter crash near Dawsonville leaves 2 dead, 1 alive

The crash near Dawsonville left two men dead and one woman who survived. Their identities have not been released.

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Georgia’s runoff candidates will spar in a series of live-streamed debates

The Atlanta Press Club and Georgia Public Broadcasting are hosting 13 debates starting Sunday featuring candidates for U.S. Senate, governor and Congress.

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Woman fatally stabbed on MARTA train identified, man arrested

A 66-year-old Atlanta woman was fatally stabbed on a MARTA train in what officials called a “senseless” incident. A 25-year-old was arrested.

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Feds seek Atlanta judge’s recusal amid sex affair inquiry

The U.S. wants a federal judge in Atlanta to recuse herself from an election-related lawsuit over worries she committed misconduct and is biased toward Democrats.

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Hank Aaron memorabilia going back to Braves, ending fight with former staffers

The home plate and bases from Hank Aaron’s historic 715th home run are being returned to the Atlanta Braves in a deal that ends a legal battle.

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Armed shoplifting suspect killed by police at Cobb mall identified, GBI says