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Big Tigger’s wife arrested on kidnapping, child custody warrants, officials say
Big Tigger’s wife was arrested on kidnapping and child custody warrants, officials say, adding to the mounting controversy surrounding the radio show host’s personal life.

It’s looking hot and windy for World Cup game in Atlanta
Wind and high temperatures could both be at play today. The National Weather Service announcec unconventional game day weather as Argentina takes on Egypt.
Atlanta’s most popular World Cup souvenir is free, if you’re willing to wait
Fans have spent hours in hot lines at Centennial Olympic Park to get Bank of America’s customizable bracelets. Some are flipping them online in a booming resale market.

Federal judge won’t recuse in UPS race bias case amid misconduct inquiry
Facing possible impeachment over misconduct, a federal judge in Atlanta has denied several associated requests for her recusal from criminal and civil cases.
1h agoEx-chief justice leaves law firm for custom education role
Former Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Harold Melton has left global law firm Troutman Pepper Locke for a new role at Georgia State University College of Law.
UGA weighs African American studies major; engineering school gets record gift
The University of Georgia is reviewing its African American studies program. Georgia beings its Workforce Pell Grant Initiative.

Federal judge won’t recuse in UPS race bias case amid misconduct inquiry
Facing possible impeachment over misconduct, a federal judge in Atlanta has denied several associated requests for her recusal from criminal and civil cases.
1h agoNo charges for off-duty Atlanta officer in deadly bar shooting
Prosecutors determined Melvin Potter was “justified in using deadly force” when the off-duty officer shot and killed 38-year-old Devon Anderson during a fight two years ago.
1h agoGeorgia Aquarium plans to adopt two beluga whales in its largest rescue yet
The Georgia Aquarium adopted two beluga whales from a Canadian zoo with a complicated legacy.
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Embattled ex-judge beats lawsuit by woman jailed over ‘daddy issues’
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Big Tigger’s wife arrested on kidnapping, child custody warrants, officials say
Big Tigger’s wife was arrested on kidnapping and child custody warrants, officials say, adding to the mounting controversy surrounding the radio show host’s personal life.

