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In the 21st Century, Georgians continue to dedicate years and their very lives to serving the country. Many who have served since 2000 signed up for military service after the terrorist attacks of 9/11/2001. Each has a story to tell about what they saw and how it changed their world. Here are four who agreed to share their experience on Veteran’s Day 2018.

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Nancy Badertscher

Soldier charged in Fort Stewart shooting scheduled for arraignment

Army Sgt. Quornelius S. Radford, accused of shooting and injuring soldiers at Georgia's Fort Stewart, is scheduled to appear at a military court Friday for his arraignment.

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Watch live: Fani Willis testifies before state Senate panel

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis will testify about her conduct before a Georgia Senate committee Wednesday. Follow along to watch the testimony live.

Atlanta’s Joe Beasley, international civil and human rights advocate, dies

Joe Beasley who was just two weeks shy of his 89th birthday, according to his family, was "a moral force in Atlanta."

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Soldier charged in Fort Stewart shooting scheduled for arraignment

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Watch live: Fani Willis testifies before state Senate panel

A.M. ATL: Willis lets it rip

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Fani Willis blasts Senate panel in contentious hearing

The Fulton County district attorney struck a defiant tone in early questioning before a Georgia Senate committee Wednesday.

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Atlanta’s SweetWater 420 Fest on the move again with a new venue for 2026

The SweetWater 420 Fest is moving to its fourth location in five years, finding a new home on the Westside of Atlanta.

Fatal mauling causes animal control changes in Fulton County

Horrific attack reveals weaknesses with LifeLine reporting incidents. County police will now field animal control calls.