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Man Hospitalized After Late-Night Shooting in Northwest Atlanta
A 24-year-old man was shot on Rockmart Drive NW late on October 5 and hospitalized. Police are investigating the dispute that escalated into gunfire.
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One Minor Injury Reported in Cherokee County House Fire
A house fire in Cherokee County on Oct. 3 caused a minor injury to one person, and the fire department quickly responded and provided medical assistance.
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UGA Researchers Test Jellyfish to Eliminate Food Plastics
University of Georgia scientists are exploring jellyfish to remove plastic from foods, aiming to reduce contamination discovered in many processed products.
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Georgia Governor Race Tight, Senate Poll Shows Ossoff Leads
Polls show Georgia’s governor’s race is nearly tied and Jon Ossoff leads Mike Collins in the Senate race as early voting begins.
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Two Dead, Thirty‑Five Injured in Vienna Homecoming Shooting
A shooting at a Vienna, Georgia homecoming party on Oct. 4 resulted in two fatalities and thirty‑five injuries, according to local officials.
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Georgia Voter Registration Deadline Set for Oct. 5 Ahead of Midterms
Georgia’s voter registration deadline is October 5, 2026, the final day to register for the November midterm elections.
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Omari Crawford Appointed DeKalb County Chief of Strategic Initiatives
Omari Crawford was named DeKalb County's Chief of Strategic Initiatives on October 1, 2026, in an appointment by CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson.
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Lincolnton Business Owner Arrested for Card Fraud
A Lincolnton business owner surrendered and was arrested on card fraud charges, reflecting continued state police investigations into such crimes.
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Atlanta Police Seek Public Help to Identify Midtown Robbery Suspect
Atlanta police are seeking public assistance to identify a suspect in a Midtown robbery and assault that occurred on October 4, 2026.
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Man Killed in Shooting at Southwest Atlanta Apartment Complex
A man died after being shot at a southwest Atlanta apartment complex on Saturday, prompting police to launch an investigation.
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Police Seek Two Men After Gas Station Gaming Machine Robbery
Two men robbed a gas station gaming machine in Atlanta, threatening an employee with a hammer, and police are seeking public assistance to find them.
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Atlanta News First to Host Georgia Senate, Governor Debates Oct 4-5
Atlanta News First is hosting televised debates for Georgia's Senate and governor races on Oct. 4‑5 to inform voters before the registration deadline.
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Flash Flood Risk Remains as Rain Lingers in Metro Atlanta
Scattered showers across metro Atlanta on Oct. 4 keep flash‑flood danger elevated, with lingering rain potentially causing localized flooding.
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Atlanta Police Arrest Two Wanted Suspects After I‑20 Chase
Two wanted suspects, including a Tennessee attempted murder suspect, were arrested after an Atlanta police PIT maneuver on I‑20 on September 29, 2026.
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Stone Mountain Man Pleads Guilty to Lilburn Store Shooting
A Stone Mountain man pleaded guilty to killing his former sister‑in‑law and shooting her brother in a Lilburn store in April 2024.
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Police Find Human Skeleton Near Georgia Vacation Spot
Police discovered a human skeleton near a popular Georgia vacation spot, prompting an investigation by authorities.
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Convicted Felon Charged with Murder After Atlanta Apartment Arson
A convicted felon was charged with murder after igniting a fire at a southwest Atlanta apartment complex. The arson caused extensive damage and led to a murder…
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Fulton County Starts Deputy‑Clinician Crisis Teams
Fulton County has launched joint deputy‑clinician teams to handle mental‑health crises, aiming to avoid incarceration and link affected individuals to proper…
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Motorcyclist Killed in Dunwoody Intersection Crash
A 21-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a collision at a Dunwoody intersection on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
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207 Peachtree Unveils New Grand Ballroom
A new Grand Ballroom opened at 207 Peachtree in downtown Atlanta, adding to a 45,000‑square‑foot complex in a historic 1920s building.
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Georgia Man Wins $2 Million on $20 Scratch‑Off Ticket
A Georgia man won $2 million from a $20 scratch‑off ticket bought during a weekend with his parents. The win highlights the high‑value prizes offered by the…
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Man Shot in Southwest Atlanta, Police Open Investigation
A man was shot in southwest Atlanta on Oct. 3, 2026, leading police to launch an investigation, while details on motive and his condition remain undisclosed.
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Five Sibling Cases Raise Georgia Measles Total to 21
Five sibling measles cases were added to Georgia's 2026 total, raising it to 21, which is over twice last year's count.