Dwight Howard says ‘Thank you’ to Atlanta, teammates

After being traded on Tuesday night to the Charlotte Hornets, center Dwight Howard wrote a message thanking Atlanta, his family, friends and teammates.

Howard and the Atlanta Hawks' 31st overall selection in Thursday's NBA Draft were sent to Charlotte for Hornets Miles Plumlee and Marco Belinelli and the Hornets 41st overall pick in the 2017 Draft.

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‘Whole new ballgame’: Dream’s defense cools down Fever in Game 1 win

Second and fourth quarters prove to be the difference in first playoff win in seven years.

Dream’s mission continues: Defeat the Fever, avoid do-or-die Game 3

With semifinals within reach, Atlanta seeks to handle business Tuesday in Indiana instead of risking a winner-take-all game back home.

Howard, Gray help Dream open playoffs the right way

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Dream’s mission continues: Defeat the Fever, avoid do-or-die Game 3

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Fani Willis loses last chance to stay at the helm of Trump Georgia election interference case

Georgia's top court declines to hear Fani Willis appeal in Trump case, meaning she can no longer pursue the election interference case.

Investigator: Ex-APD officer raped woman on duty, returned when she called 911

Fulton County Magistrate Judge Todd Ashley ruled there was enough evidence for the case to proceed against former officer Muhammad Muhammad.

Cobb County agency green lights tax break for Home Depot’s $140M project

The Development Authority of Cobb County voted 6-0 to give initial approval for Home Depot's request Tuesday but didn't disclose the property tax savings the company sought.

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