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Canadian wildfire smoke sends light haze over Georgia skies
Atlanta's air quality reading is 'moderate' Friday as Canadian wildfires bring a light haze to North and central Georgia.
New traffic pattern? Bike barriers elevate safety, and some drivers’ tires
Protected bike lane barriers on Atlanta's Cherokee Avenue have been struck at least three times, while advocates say the design improves cyclist safety.
‘She forgot’: Lawrenceville police charge mother after baby’s hot car death
The 1-year-old boy was in the car for roughly nine hours while his mother was working at the hospital, Lawrenceville police said.
ICE detention in Georgia grew 90% under Trump. Advocates suing for records.
Georgia has the fourth-largest number of immigrant detainees in the nation.
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A magnolia falls in Atlanta, and a piece of baseball history fades
A giant magnolia tree that long stood sentry in the outfield of the legendary Atlanta Crackers baseball team's Ponce de Leon Park has finally toppled.
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Under fire, City Council tells mayor’s office to craft extreme heat plan
City Council unanimously passed the resolution Monday, which calls on Mayor Andre Dickens' office and other city departments to craft a multi-pronged heat safety plan.
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World’s largest law firm beefs up politics team in Atlanta ahead of elections
Dentons is bolstering its deeply rooted government affairs practice in Atlanta as economic development surges in the Southeast and Georgia prepares to elect new leaders.
Attorney says mother in Lawrenceville hot car death made ‘good faith’ mistake
Deja Coleman, who is accused in her baby's death after he was left in a car outside her workplace, was described by her attorney as a sleep-deprived, single mother of three.
Arrest made months after teen’s death at Piedmont Park on 404 Day
Nearly four months after a 16-year-old girl was fatally shot at Piedmont Park following 404 Day festivities, Atlanta police announced an arrest connected to the case.
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