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UPDATE

3 apprehended in Cobb after deadly shooting at Buckhead apartments

The gunfire happened around 1:39 a.m. inside the parking deck of the Mezzo apartment homes in the 2100 block of Peachtree Road, police say.

Measles

3 new measles cases found at metro Atlanta daycare, Ga. health officials say

The newly confirmed measles cases bring the number to eight associated with the daycare, which has not been publicly identified.

Sgt. Chris Fisher

‘Losing one of your own’: Funeral set for Georgia officer killed in line of duty

The Warm Springs police chief described Sgt. Chris Fisher as a dedicated officer and father. Fisher's funeral is set for Tuesday in Fayetteville.

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PATRICIA MURPHY

Josh McKoon, Georgia GOP chair, is betting on the Republican base in 2026

Inside Georgia GOP Chair John McKoon’s plan to skip “mythical” undecided voters in favor of Trump die-hards to win in November.

APTOPIX March on Washington National Guard

One year later: More than 500 Georgia National Guard troops remain in D.C.

Gov. Brian Kemp deployed of Georgia National Guard members to Washington one year ago. Hundreds still remain.

Trump visits North Georgia today but has eyes on Atlanta

Republicans’ midterm convention is all about Trump

The Republican Party's first ever midterm convention begins Wednesday. Although candidates such as Mike Collins have speaking roles, the focus will be President Donald Trump.

Crime & Public Safety
Police presence Piedmont Park
UPDATE

No injuries after gunfire prompts ‘robust’ response at Piedmont Park, APD says

Atlanta police have detained two people after reports of shots fired inside Piedmont Park on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.

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Mother charged in son’s hot car death granted bond by Gwinnett judge

Mother charged in son’s hot car death granted bond by Gwinnett judge

Deja Coleman, who faces a second-degree murder charge in the death of her 1-year-old, has been in jail since late July but was granted bond Wednesday.

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Atlanta Mayor Dickens agrees to sell city detention center to Fulton County

Mayor Andre Dickens accepted the commission’s latest offer Tuesday, even though it doesn’t include funding for a future hospital on Atlanta’s Southside.

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DeKalb to vote on superintendent finalist almost 1 year after Horton ousted

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters in the Oval Office after ordering the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America, on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (Demetrius Freeman/The New York Times)

Trump aims to revoke tax-exemption from private schools that aid minorities

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85-year-old man charged with murder in wife’s death

Jada Phillips ferries an order to a table at the Waffle House on Peachtree Road in Brookhaven on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Waffle House rarely talks. A union push has it speaking out.

R3 Lithium ramps up battery material refining in Covington

Battery material recycling plant outside Atlanta to restart under new owners

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‘No toxic hazard’ in smoke from South Fulton warehouse fire, officials say

Busy Labor Day weekend to bring heat
UPDATE

Weekend heat advisory, storms expected to give way to milder Labor Day

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GRIDLOCK GUY

Give grace during busy Labor Day weekend traffic, even to selfish drivers

Automates License Plate System

2 metro Atlanta agencies promise new Flock rules amid misuse findings

buckhead fatal 0904
UPDATE

3 apprehended in Cobb after deadly shooting at Buckhead apartments