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FOX 5 Atlanta Live Blog Tracks Hurricane Isaias in Georgia
On October 9, 2026, FOX 5 Atlanta launched a live blog to report forecasts, alerts, and county updates as Hurricane Isaias affected Georgia.
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A Stone Mountain man was charged with stealing $356,000 in online romance scams by using fake identities to solicit thousands of dollars. Federal prosecutors…
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Appeals Court Allows Atlanta Family to Sue FBI Over 2017 Raid
The U.S. Court of Appeals has ruled that the Atlanta family may pursue a constitutional lawsuit against the FBI agent responsible for the erroneous 2017 raid…
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Georgia Power says Plant Scherer will stay open indefinitely to meet rising data‑center electricity demand, even as nearby residents worry about water use and…
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Suspect Arrested After Shooting Injures Two Teens in Atlanta
A suspect was taken into custody after a shooting wounded two teenagers near a charter school in northwest Atlanta.
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MARTA Audit Shows 17% Budget Overrun
MARTA’s audit uncovered a nearly 17% budget overrun, driven by overtime, reduced fare revenue and issues with the Breeze 2.0 faregate upgrade.
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Downtown Atlanta Welcomes Wave of New Restaurants and Bars
A wave of new restaurants and bars is opening in downtown Atlanta during 2026‑2027, reflecting the area’s broader development boom.
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Downtown Atlanta Intersection Reopens After Fatal Bus Crash
The downtown Atlanta intersection reopened on Oct. 8, 2026, after a fatal bus crash forced its closure and a traffic alert was issued.
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Tucker Council votes to end city manager contract, hires new consulting firm
Tucker City Council declined to renew City Manager John McHenry's contract and selected Civic Forward Strategies as a new consulting firm.
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Sandy Springs Keeps Property Tax at 4.731 Mills, Plans Hearings
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Two Dead After Residential Fire Engulfs Atlanta Home
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Metro Atlanta Events Canceled Ahead of Hurricane Isaias Remnants
Several metro Atlanta events were canceled due to hazardous weather expected from Hurricane Isaias remnants on October 10, 2026.
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Carter, Ford Break 20‑Year TV Debate Drought
Carter and Ford revived televised presidential debates in 1976 after a twenty‑year gap, creating a prime‑time election tradition.
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Former DeKalb Superintendent Devon Horton Pleads Guilty to Fraud
Former DeKalb County Schools superintendent Devon Horton pleaded guilty to three counts of wire fraud, embezzlement and tax evasion for kickbacks on contracts…
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Two Suspects Arrested in North Georgia Meth Bust
Two people were arrested in north Georgia on October 5 after a two‑month probe into methamphetamine sales.
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Hunter Rescued from North Georgia Ravine via Nighttime Hoist
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DeKalb County Schools Names New Permanent Superintendent
The school board selected Dr. Norman Sauce III as permanent superintendent by a 4-1 vote, replacing the interim head.
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North Georgia Family Farm Ends Pumpkin Sales This Fall
The north Georgia family farm will stop selling pumpkins this fall, ending a decades‑long seasonal practice.
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Fallen Tree Blocks Atlanta Road, Cuts Power to 200
A tree collapse on Monday blocked an Atlanta road and cut power to about 200 homes, with repairs slated for later that day.
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Two Killed, 35 Injured in Dooly County Homecoming Shooting
A homecoming block party in Dooly County turned deadly on Oct. 4, 2026, killing two and wounding 35, prompting a joint investigation by local and state…
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Decatur Commission to Consider Private Management of Homelessness Task Force
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Mayor’s 5K Attracts Thousands, Highlights Youth Scholarships
Thousands ran the Mayor’s 5K in Atlanta on October 5, highlighting the city’s youth scholarship program, with student Jay’Elle Brown among the participants.