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Early Voting Begins Across Georgia for 2026 Midterms
Georgia has started early voting for the 2026 midterm elections, letting voters submit ballots ahead of Election Day as the races attract national attention.
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Bostwick and Campbell to Join ASO for Rocky Horror Tribute
Barry Bostwick and Nell Campbell will join the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra for a Rocky Horror screening and Q&A on Oct. 18, marking the film’s 50‑year…
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Students Pull Birthday Prank with Fake Cafeteria Fight
Students staged a fake cafeteria fight at Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe to surprise principal Bobby Davis on his birthday, providing a playful contrast to his usual…
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Starfish Seafood Trio Pulled from Shelves Over Listeria Risk
Starfish Seafood withdrew its Seafood Trio from stores in six states on Oct. 12, 2026 due to a potential listeria threat.
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Atlanta Issues Boil Water Advisories for South Fulton County and Canton
On October 12, 2026, Atlanta's Watershed Management department issued boil water alerts for parts of south Fulton County and Canton due to suspected…
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Georgia gas price steadies at $3.81 per gallon
Georgia’s average gas price held at $3.81 per gallon, 94 cents higher than a year ago, per AAA Georgia.
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Survivors Perform Drag at Atlanta Gala to Fund Breast Cancer
Five breast cancer survivors performed drag at the Pretty in Pink Gala on Oct. 6, 2026, raising money for the EmpowHer and Him Breast Cancer Foundation. The…
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Trump to campaign in Georgia with Rep. Mike Collins
Donald Trump is traveling to Georgia later this week for campaign events with Rep. Mike Collins and Rick Jackson ahead of upcoming elections.
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East Atlanta Nature Sanctuary to Hold First Fall Fest
The sanctuary will hold its first Fall Fest on Oct. 17, featuring a pumpkin patch and other activities to raise funds and engage the community.
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Georgia Resident Arrested in Connection to 2022 Ohio Murder
A Georgia man was arrested on Oct. 12, 2026 for a suspected role in a 2022 Ohio alley murder after investigators connected him to the case.
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Atlanta Issues Boil Water Advisory for Southwest Neighborhoods
A boil water advisory was issued on Oct. 11, 2026 for southwest Atlanta and nearby cities after a supply interruption at the Chattahoochee Water Treatment…
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Georgia sheriff's office employee arrested after threat investigation
A Georgia sheriff's office employee was arrested following a probe into reported threats, prompting the sheriff to assert that no one is above the law.
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Unseasonably Warm Spell Hits Atlanta Before Cool Down
Metro Atlanta will experience an unseasonably warm stretch from Oct. 12‑15, driven by high pressure, before cooler weather follows.
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Atlanta Holds Inaugural Climate Week
Atlanta launched its first Climate Week on October 10, 2026, focusing on climate issues.
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Two Killed in Wrong‑Way Head‑On Crash on Hwy 17
Two people died after a 2013 Ford Escape entered the opposite lane on Georgia Highway 17 and collided head‑on with a 2021 Mazda 3.
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Female suspect arrested after vehicle ramming three people in Decatur
A female suspect was arrested after deliberately driving her vehicle into three people inside a Decatur venue, injuring them. Detectives confirmed the act was…
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Tractor-trailer fire closes Cobb County lanes, reopened after hours
A tractor‑trailer fire blocked Cobb County highway lanes on October 10, 2026, but the Georgia Department of Transportation reopened them after crews…
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Georgia Early Voting Begins Oct. 13 for Statewide Races
Early voting started on Oct. 13 in Georgia, giving voters two weeks to vote ahead of the November 2026 general election for governor, U.S. Senate and other…
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Georgia Power Restores Power to Over 80,000 After Storm
Georgia Power restored service to over 80,000 customers on Oct. 10 after storm Isaias knocked trees onto power lines, causing widespread outages.
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DeKalb County to Hold Free Voter Info Town Halls in October
DeKalb County will host free voter‑information town halls throughout October 2026 to assist residents in preparing for the November 3 general election.
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Two Charged in Atlanta Shooting After Police Use Video, Phone Data
Two people were charged with a fatal Atlanta shooting after police used surveillance video, phone‑tower data and a tip from a suspect's mother to identify them.
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Infant and Driver Die After Police Chase Ends in I‑20 Crash
A police chase on I‑20 ended in a fatal multi‑vehicle crash on the Wesley Chapel Road ramp, killing the driver and a 7‑month‑old infant on October 11, 2026.
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Dog Tied to Sign in Dunwoody, Police Seek Owner
Police found a dog tied to a sign in Dunwoody and are seeking its owner, noting that locating missing pets is a regular police activity in the area.
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Cloudy, Breezy Day Follows Atlanta Storms
After earlier storms, Metro Atlanta woke to overcast skies and light breezes on October 11.