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20-Year-Old Dies After Officer Uses Taser in DeKalb
A 20-year-old died from a self‑inflicted gunshot after being tasered by a DeKalb County officer, prompting an independent probe by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
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Georgia Communities Plan Veterans Day Parades and Ceremonies
Georgia towns are organizing parades, ceremonies and special offers on November 11, 2026 to honor veterans during the national Veterans Day holiday.
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Midtown Atlanta Gridlocked by G20, Halloween, Football Game
Midtown Atlanta faced severe congestion on Nov. 1, 2026 due to street closures for the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting, Halloween festivities, and a…
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Three Escape East Point House Fire, One Injured
A house fire on Washington Road in East Point forced three people to flee, with one sustaining injuries, and prompted a fire‑department response.
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Audi Mulls Expansion to 7,500 Jobs in Middle Georgia
Audi is considering a second phase that may increase its middle Georgia workforce to 7,500, potentially creating thousands of jobs in Peach, Houston and Bibb…
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Report Finds PFAS Contamination in Georgia Waterways
A new October 2026 report reveals PFAS contamination in Georgia's waterways, noting the chemicals' persistence and links to cancer, with similar findings…
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DeKalb County Police Take Barricaded Suspect Into Custody
Police in DeKalb County, Georgia, responded to a barricaded individual on November 2, 2026, and took the suspect into custody by mid‑morning.
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9-Year-Old Found Safe After Friday Night Disappearance in Atlanta
A 9-year-old boy missing Friday night in Atlanta was found safe on Saturday after a citywide search by police.
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12-Year-Old Missing in Atlanta Found Safe
Atlanta police found the missing 12-year-old boy unharmed after issuing a critical missing alert early Monday.
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Atlanta Schedules Community Meetings on TAD Extension
Invest Atlanta and the City of Atlanta will hold community meetings on Oct. 31 to discuss extending six Tax Allocation Districts through 2055 as part of a…
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Man Found Dead with Multiple Gunshot Wounds in Atlanta
A man was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds in Atlanta on November 2, 2026, and police are seeking to interview a family member as the investigation…
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Shootout in Downtown Atlanta Leaves One Injured, One Detained
A dispute between two men in downtown Atlanta sparked a shootout early Sunday, leaving one injured and the other detained.
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Georgia Farmers' Suicide Rates Climb Amid Debt and Isolation
Georgia farmers are experiencing higher suicide rates due to financial strain, debt and isolation, prompting more focus on mental health.
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Midtown Streets Shut for G20, Halloween, Football Game
Midtown Atlanta streets were closed on Oct. 31, 2026 for the G20 foreign ministers meeting, Halloween festivities and a Georgia‑Florida football game, causing…
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200+ Georgia Defendants Wait Over Two Months for Mental Health Exams
More than 200 Georgia defendants are waiting an average of 72 days for mandatory pre‑trial mental‑health and competency exams, and officials note the backlog…
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Man Killed in Shooting at Roswell Apartment Complex
A man was shot dead at a Roswell apartment complex on November 1, 2026, and the Roswell Police Department is investigating.
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Gunfire Wounds Man in Downtown Atlanta Parking Lot
An unidentified gunman shot a person multiple times in a downtown Atlanta parking lot on Nov. 1, 2026, wounding one individual after a violent dispute turned…
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Man Killed in Roswell Shooting on Halloween
A man was killed in a shooting in Roswell on Halloween, prompting a police investigation.
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Georgia Legislature Passes Bill for Year‑Round Daylight Saving
Georgia's legislature approved a bill to adopt permanent daylight saving time, but it requires U.S. congressional approval to become law.
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Police Tape Blocks Barnes Street in Atlanta Neighborhood
Police tape was used to block the 1000 block of Barnes Street on November 1, 2026, while the Atlanta Police Department investigates an incident there.
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Georgia's Largest County Shifts Eight Polling Sites Before Election
Eight polling sites in Georgia's largest county are being moved days before the November 3 election due to a recent change in ownership.
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Atlanta Bridge Closure Extended by One Week
The bridge closure in Atlanta has been extended by one week to facilitate preparation for repair work.
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Water Service Restored After Broken Main Fixed in DeKalb County
Water service returned to a DeKalb County neighborhood on Nov 1 after a broken main was repaired, ending a series of outages.
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One dead, two injured in post‑Halloween Atlanta shootings
A man was killed and two people injured in separate Atlanta shootings on Oct. 31, 2026, following Halloween festivities.