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‘Dirty soda’ is all the rage. Swig bets Coca-Cola’s hometown will love it.
The soda fountain chain popularized on TikTok and "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" aims to open two stores in metro Atlanta, home of Coca-Cola.
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GDOT: Daily wear led to pothole that closed I-75 North in Clayton for hours
Normal wear and tear caused a hole to open on I-75 North, officials said, triggering miles of backed up traffic at the top of Clayton County’s morning commute Wednesday.
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Officers recount moments leading up to man’s arrest at Atlanta airport
Suspect will face federal charges, according to Atlanta police, after allegedly threatening to ‘shoot up’ Hartsfield-Jackson.
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Some might have forgotten ‘World’s Strongest Man.’ Not in this Georgia town.
Paul Anderson was celebrated as the world's strongest man. His hometown, Toccoa in Georgia, keeps his spirit alive, long after some have forgotten.
She’s the first female head drum major at FAMU, and she’s from metro Atlanta
As head drum major, Oluwamodupe “Dupe” Oloyede is something of a celebrity on FAMU’s campus. For the first time in its history, a woman leads the 340-member Marching 100.
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Georgia students flock to Turning Point USA after Charlie Kirk killing
Since Charlie Kirk’s Sept. 10 killing on a Utah college campus, Turning Point USA has seen a sharp rise in interest across the Peach State, according to chapter leaders.
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Driver to serve 16 years for 100 mph racing crash that killed 5 teens
Five teenagers were killed on Labor Day in 2023. Emanuel Rene Esfahani, now 22, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for his involvement in the fatal racing crash.
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Shaquille O’Neal’s custom Range Rover takes detour, vanishes in Atlanta
As Shaquille O’Neal’s new and customized Range Rover made its journey from North Georgia to its final destination, the luxury SUV mysteriously vanished somewhere in Atlanta.
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Man kills self when Smyrna traffic stop leads to gunfire, police say
A person is dead and the GBI is investigating after a traffic stop turned fatal in Smyrna on Friday morning, according to police.
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5 must-do activities for fall around Atlanta
Amid busy schedules, you and your fellow nurses deserve to have a little fun. That’s why Northside Hospital is sharing...
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Prevention and treatment of diabetes is a team effort at Kaiser Permanente
Getting medical care can be time-consuming, and finding the right health care providers and services can be so...
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Cape Cod in the smallest U.S. state? It’s possible
It’s true: big things come in small packages. And America’s tiniest state of Rhode Island, might be New England’s...
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Here’s what attorneys are saying about Fani Willis’ use of RICO
Georgia attorneys say Fulton DA Fani Willis’ use of RICO law in Trump and Young Thug cases may have hurt her prosecutions.
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Fani Willis may use Georgia’s RICO law more than any other DA. At what cost?
Since taking office in 2021, Fani Willis has brought 14 RICO cases against 130 defendants, including popular rappers and President Donald Trump.
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Mother seeks damages a year after son was fatally shot by Atlanta officer
Devon Anderson's family contends Atlanta police routinely turn a blind eye to officers’ misconduct.
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See video police say shows ex-PSC candidate Durand take Georgia Power secrets
Patty Durand has long criticized Georgia Power for concealing information under the cloak of trade secret about various initiatives and requests of state regulators.
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Rivian layoffs to hit hundreds, but Georgia impacts expected to be small
The company is looking to reduce costs as it prepares to start production of its R2 crossover, which Rivian has said will eventually be built at its planned Georgia plant.
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DeKalb schools superintendent pleads not guilty to federal charges
Devon Horton has resigned from his role as DeKalb County superintendent, He has pleaded not guilty to federal charges stemming from his previous job in Illinois.
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Military ordnance removed from USPS building in South Fulton, police say
South Fulton police safely removed a military ordnance from a USPS facility Thursday. It was the second threat the facility has had in a month.
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Drought worsens over metro Atlanta as fire danger spikes, experts warn
Parts of Atlanta and the southern metro area entered extreme drought conditions Thursday, and the area is under high fire danger at least until 8 p.m.
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Money, drugs at core of Atlanta businessman’s fraud trial
An Atlanta dietary supplement entrepreneur is on trial, accused by federal prosecutors of fraud, money laundering and selling misbranded drugs.
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Discount grocer Lidl opens new store in West Midtown
A German grocer has launched its most urban location yet in metro Atlanta, taking a spot at a popular mixed-use development.