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18-year-old shot, killed at troubled SW Atlanta apartment complex
The apartments are among 272 of the metro area’s persistently dangerous complexes, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s “Dangerous Dwellings” investigation.
1h agoTeen arrested in 16-year-old’s fatal shooting outside Brookhaven McDonald’s
Enrique Mendoza, 18, was taken into custody Monday and is being held in the DeKalb County Jail on charges that include murder. Additional arrests are possible, police say.
2h agoCobb County officer smokes The Freeze in epic fashion at Truist Park
Ameerah Hardy-Dozier outstepped The Freeze in front of an excited crowd at Truist Park, leaving the Atlanta Braves’ speed demon in the warning track dust.
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Senate GOP passes budget bill Democrats describe as ‘a disaster’
Republicans in the U.S. Senate have passed the “big, beautiful bill” championed by President Donald Trump, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tiebreaking vote.
State Farm Arena top 5 globally in box office — behind only Sphere, MSG in U.S.
State Farm Arena brought in about $76.2 million across 60 events.
At a store that never closes, an armed comedian keeps the midnight watch
At JJ Food Mart on the west side of Atlanta, an armed comedian keeps the midnight watch. If you misbehave, Connell Daniels Jr. might put you on Instagram.