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Stop those open burns, metro Atlanta. We have a summertime ban
May 1 marks the beginning of the burn ban in Georgia, which has seen 68% more fires in the first four months of 2025 compared to the five-year average.
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Family says slain Georgia deputy dedicated life to serve country, community
Deputy Brandon Sikes, a seven-year veteran of the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, was 31
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Man accused of killing Georgia deputy had been ordered to give up guns
James Montgomery’s estranged wife had a protective order, in which he was told to hand over all weapons.
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Don’t forget! Georgia residents must file state, federal taxes by Thursday
Georgians got an extra two weeks to pay taxes, thanks to Hurricane Helene. But the new deadline is coming up on May 1.
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Georgia woman wins $70M verdict after legs amputated
A Georgia jury has awarded $70 million to a Camilla woman who says she lost both her legs above the knee because doctors gave her a medication overdose and botched her care.
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House for sale becomes house of horrors after dead animals found in NW Georgia
The five people living in the Walker County home were arrested and charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty.
Crime & Public Safety
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Police ID woman found dead near Atlanta cemetery on Easter
A woman’s body was found just before 6 p.m. Sunday in the woods at 2000 Marietta Blvd., the address of Crest Lawn Memorial Park. Police are ask for help to identify her.
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Don’t forget! Georgia residents must file state, federal taxes by Thursday
Georgians got an extra two weeks to pay taxes, thanks to Hurricane Helene. But the new deadline is coming up on May 1.
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Georgia woman wins $70M verdict after legs amputated
A Georgia jury has awarded $70 million to a Camilla woman who says she lost both her legs above the knee because doctors gave her a medication overdose and botched her care.
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Cancer center combines leading-edge treatment with supportive services
Receiving a cancer diagnosis is an emotional and confusing time.
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Here are 10 activities you can do with your grandchildren
Each spring offers a new opportunity to bond with your family.
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Dive into the unique festivals of Daytona Beach this spring
Get ready for a unique experience that will leave you exhilarated and wanting more.
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Democrats win two seats on Cobb Board of Commissioners, ensuring majority
Former Georgia Rep. Erick Allen and incumbent Monique Sheffield, both Democrats, won Tuesday’s special election for the District 2 and District 4 seats on Cobb commission.
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From Toronto to Atlanta, SadBoi’s music brings the life to the party
Singer and rapper Sadboi will bring her first solo headlining tour to Atlanta’s Drunken Unicorn on Friday.
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Meet the nonprofit working to get more underrepresented women into tech
When Kristina Newton, a former tech consultant, founded HYPE in 2017 she hoped she’d be able to make an impact on girls’ lives.
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‘That is so ridiculous’: Justices question feds’ stance on Atlanta family raid
U.S. Supreme Court justices grappled Tuesday with an Atlanta family’s attempt to sue the government after a mistaken predawn raid on their home by armed FBI agents.
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DeKalb superintendent: Students who allegedly hit teacher ‘are not criminals’
The district has been working to teach students conflict resolution skills.
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Delta moves forward with pay raises despite trade uncertainty
The airline has also announced plans to cut flight capacity and shrink its headcount through attrition to respond to dampened consumer and corporate travel demand.
Atlanta police and firefighters will train together for first time in decades
Mayor Andre Dickens celebrates opening of training center after years of pushback
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Coca-Cola CEO says trade war dynamics ‘manageable.’ Here’s why
The trade war presents complex challenges for companies within the food and beverage industry, from small, independent bottlers to massive, multinationals like Coca-Cola.
