Metro Atlanta
Funeral for Atlanta Police Officer Gail Thomas
Hundreds of officers gather for funeral Monday of Atlanta Police Officer Gail Thomas, who was killed in the line of duty last week, at Elizabeth Baptist Church on Cascade Road in Atlanta.
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Major Christopher Leighty (left), Lt. Jeff Cantin and officers from Zone 5 presented a signed portrait and a framed uniform of Officer Thomas to the family.
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PHOTOS: School starts for Decatur students
Students across Decatur and Henry County started school on Thursday. The majority of metro schools will begin their school year Monday.
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PHOTOS: Georgia State hits field for opening practice
High temperatures can’t slow energy at Georgia State’s opening practice. The Panthers have plenty of new players on the team this season.
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PHOTOS: Georgia Bulldogs hold first fall football practice July 31
The Georgia Bulldogs held their first fall practice of the football season on Thursday, July 31.
PHOTOS: New Fulton school prepares for school year
Briar Hills Elementary School is a new school in Fulton County. It was built to replace Conley Hills Elementary near Woodland Middle School in East Point.