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Former Atlanta Lawyer is set to run his 50th Peachtree Road Race

Former Atlanta lawyer is set to run his 50th Peachtree Road Race

Greg Gates, a 77-year-old former attorney and certified public accountant, says the Peachtree Road Race has been the one constant in his life.

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NFL player’s mom dead, brother charged in Buckhead killing, officials say

The brother of a former Falcons player is facing charges, including murder, and accused of fatally cutting his mother's neck Tuesday at a Buckhead home, officials said.

Fifa preps in downtown Atlanta, Georgia

How Atlanta commuters, employers are navigating World Cup traffic

Some employers have encouraged remote work. Others said employees should come into the office and experience the festivities.

Georgia News
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WILD GEORGIA

Fourth of July marks the turning point of the natural year

Fourth of July is used as a rule-of-thumb date to mark the turning point — the high noon — of the natural year.

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Yes, that’s a bald eagle on your Delta flight

On a flight from Atlanta to Philadelphia on the eve of the nation's 250th anniversary, Delta passengers had an unexpected travel companion: a bald eagle.

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Michelle Mickens settled her lawsuit against the Oglethorpe County School District for nearly $300,000. (Courtesy of the Southern Poverty Law Center)

Ga. teacher gets nearly $300K in settlement over Charlie Kirk social media post

The teacher accused the school system of violating her First Amendment rights.

Crime & Public Safety
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V-103 host Francesca Amiker sues Big Tigger’s wife, claiming defamation

Alicia Brown, wife of V-103 morning host Big Tigger, accused Tigger's co-host, Francesca Amiker, of an inappropriate relationship with Tigger.

DeKalb double shooting

2 victims identified, including 13-year-old, after shots fired into DeKalb home

A 13-year-old and a man died after shots were fired into a DeKalb County home early Thursday morning, police said.

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Tiffany Haddish DUI trial set for August after Ga. judge refuses to end case

Comedian and actor Tiffany Haddish is set to go to trial next month in Fayette County on DUI charges after a judge refused her recent request to end the case.

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American Mosaic Collage

American mosaic: A photo essay

DeKalb double shooting

2 victims identified, including 13-year-old, after shots fired into DeKalb home

CA: The Daily Front Row's 10th Annual Fashion Los Angeles Aw

Tiffany Haddish DUI trial set for August after Ga. judge refuses to end case

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STATIONSOCCER

New soccer field at Holmes MARTA station is World Cup legacy project

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Centennial Yards’ next tower to include affordable apartments, shops

PHOTOS then and now: Hartsfield-Jackson at 100

Delta could acquire rights to Spirit Airlines’ old Hartsfield-Jackson gates

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Atlanta officer must pay $21M in excessive force case, federal court rules

Atlanta is investigating a new fish kill on a different metro area river

Atlanta is investigating a new fish kill on a different metro area river

Buckhead eldery dead
UPDATE

NFL player’s mom dead, brother charged in Buckhead killing, officials say