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Infant killed in Georgia State Patrol chase, officials say
A 7-month old girl was killed and others were injured in a weekend crash impacting 10 vehicles at the end of a high-speed Georgia State Patrol chase, officials say.
Warm, dry week ahead as Georgia recovers from weekend storm impacts
As Georgia recovers from Isaias's high winds and heavy rain that pummeled the state over the weekend, a reprieve appears to be ahead.

Waymo makes case for robotaxi safety citing its data, including in Atlanta
Driverless vehicles can be unnerving, but Waymo's research says its cars have a better safety record than human drivers.
Georgia News

Average Obamacare monthly premium in Georgia will soar to $932 next year
This marks the second year with significant, double-digit increases as enrollment continues to fall.

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure unites Atlanta breast cancer survivors
Atlanta-area participants in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure share how their breast cancer experiences inspire them to help others facing the disease.
Savannah Bananas to play in Mexico and Canada in 2027
The Savannah Bananas plan to play baseball in Mexico and Canada in 2027, as well as at 23 of 30 major league baseball stadiums.
Crime & Public Safety

Third man arrested in Florida after Norfolk Southern contractor killed in Cobb
A third suspect has been arrested in Florida after a contractor with Norfolk Southern was shot and killed last month at the company’s facility in Austell, officials say.
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More arrests in Georgia mass shooting. One suspect left prison in June.
Two Middle Georgia men were arrested in connection with a mass shooting in rural Vienna, bringing the number of arrested to three since two people were killed and 35 injured.

Georgia can limit minors’ social media accounts, judges say
Georgia can enforce its new law requiring social media platforms to verify the age of account holders and restrict use by minors, a panel of federal judges ruled Thursday.
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Georgia can limit minors’ social media accounts, judges say
Georgia can enforce its new law requiring social media platforms to verify the age of account holders and restrict use by minors, a panel of federal judges ruled Thursday.

A.M. ATL: Up the chain
Morning, y'all. Your Oct. 15 update: a Fulton County election board battle, a new "Flagship" episode, statewide drinking trends and more.

GBI probing Gwinnett solicitor’s program involving charity donations
The Gwinnett County District Attorney’s Office requested the investigation, according to a GBI spokesperson.
DeKalb lawyer disbarred over case running as court mulls wider problem
A Decatur lawyer charged with illegally soliciting clients using accident information stolen from DeKalb County police has been disbarred by the Georgia Supreme Court.

Belly Gang Kushington to headline Hawks’ halftime show amid breakout year
The game will be Oct. 24 at State Farm Arena, hours after the Atlanta Dream play in the WNBA Finals there.
Outkast sued a rapper for having a ‘nearly identical’ name. Was it necessary?
When Atlanta rap legends Outkast sued a rising California rapper-producer over his stage name last month, fellow West Coast emcee Vince Staples had a three-word response....
Dunwoody High pivoting to remote learning because of plumbing problems
The DeKalb County school is working to repair the issues that caused discolored water and HVAC problems.

Atlanta school ‘devastated’ after educator falls from Six Flags roller coaster
An Atlanta charter school educator died this week when he was ejected from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, which officials said is scheduled to reopen Friday.

5 face murder charges in DeKalb jail attack as victim’s family seeks answers
An inmate was killed after he was in the jail for roughly one day and had been granted bond, records show. GBI investigators said 5 inmates attacked him in one of the cells.

‘A horrific, rare event’: Six Flags incident may trigger lawsuits over safety
The death of a roller coaster rider at Six Flags Over Georgia remains under investigation.





