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Georgia started early voting on October 13, 2026, enabling citizens to vote ahead of the November election.
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Flex Lane on Georgia 400 to Close for Express Lanes
A 0.75‑mile flex lane on Georgia 400 will be permanently closed to facilitate the construction of express lanes on the State Route 400 corridor.
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Car windows shattered in West Midtown garage break-in
A break‑in at a West Midtown parking garage on Oct. 15, 2026 left multiple car windows smashed.
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Summerhill Residents Seek Traffic Safety Measures After Student Death
Summerhill residents are asking the city council for traffic safety measures after a Clark Atlanta University student died, with Councilman Jason Winston…
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Morehouse, Spelman, MSM Issue Joint Statement on Sexual Misconduct
Three Atlanta-based historically Black institutions issued a joint statement on Thursday to acknowledge and address sexual misconduct concerns.
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Little Five Points Halloween Festival Returns Oct. 17-18
The Little Five Points Halloween Festival returns on Oct. 17‑18, offering music, art, costumes, and a midday artist market as part of the neighborhood’s annual…
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Fulton County to Host Free Pretrial Resource Fair Oct. 28
A free pretrial resource fair organized by Fulton County will take place on Oct. 28 at the county's government center in Atlanta, offering public guidance on…
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MARTA CEO warns of budget gap after 17% overtime overspend
MARTA CEO Jonathan Hunt warned the city council that a 17% overtime overspend and train delivery delays have created a budget shortfall, as identified in a…
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Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Early‑Morning DeKalb County Crash
A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle at a busy DeKalb County intersection on the morning of Oct. 15, 2026, prompting a police…
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Atlanta Man Charged After Shooting at Car in Traffic Chase
A man accused of shooting at a vehicle during a traffic chase in Atlanta has been charged and is being held on several criminal counts.
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Atlanta Woman Defrauded of $2,500 in Midtown QR Code Scam
A Howard University graduate was scammed out of almost $2,500 by a fake QR code used to buy water in Midtown, part of a broader increase in QR‑code fraud in…
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Car-Free Afternoon Set for West End, Grant Park Oct. 18
Atlanta Streets Alive is hosting a free, car‑free afternoon in West End and Grant Park on Oct. 18, offering walking, biking, skating, dancing and more.
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Georgia Councilman Arrested for Alleged Child Porn Display
A Georgia councilman was arrested on October 14 for allegedly showing pornographic material to children while working for the school district. The accusations…
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Parents Question Fulton County School Consolidation Plan
Fulton County Schools is evaluating a merger of four elementary schools amid falling enrollment, and parents have raised concerns about the proposal.
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Man Charged After Speeding Crash Kills Student in Atlanta
A man faced criminal charges after speeding 94 mph through a 35 mph intersection in Atlanta, causing a crash that killed a student.
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Fulton County Keeps Property Tax Steady, School Board Eyes 3% Rise
Commissioners kept the property tax rate at 8.87 mills for the fifth year, while the school board tentatively approved a 3.08% tax increase for 2026.
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Tucker Council Approves US‑78 Safety Contracts, Henderson Park Grant
The Tucker City Council approved contracts for a US‑78 safety project and a grant application for Henderson Park upgrades on October 14, 2026.
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Atlanta High Schools Host Battle of the Bands to Honor Reiser
Atlanta high schools are holding a "Ramble at the Farm" Battle of the Bands with five student groups to honor Benjamin Reiser.
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Dunwoody Council Considers GID’s Revised High Street Plan
The council reviewed GID Development Group’s suggestion to swap Block 6 apartments for a greenspace and upscale shops to break up the project’s wall effect.…
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DeKalb High School Switches to Online Classes After Water Main Break
DeKalb High School will conduct online classes from October 14 to 18 due to water problems caused by a nearby water main break, according to the district.
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MARTA to Begin Construction on Southside Bus Rapid Transit Line
MARTA will start building a new bus rapid transit line on Cleveland Avenue/Metropolitan Parkway for the Southside/East Point area. The line is part of a…
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Atlanta Ends Boil Water Advisory for South Fulton
The boil water advisory for South Fulton was removed after tests showed the water is safe, ending the earlier precaution.
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Police Investigate Atlanta Apartment Shooting, Victim Undergoes Surgery
Police are probing a Tuesday night shooting at an Atlanta apartment complex that left a 20-year-old male victim in need of surgery.
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Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash on Hank Aaron Drive
Two vehicles collided on Hank Aaron Drive in southeast Atlanta after 11:00 p.m. on Oct. 13, resulting in a fatal crash.