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Georgia Governor Candidates to Debate in Atlanta Oct 6
Rick Jackson and Keisha Lance Bottoms will hold the only in‑person gubernatorial debate in Atlanta on Oct. 6, 2026, aiming to help settle the election.
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Former Atlanta Bank Employee Charged Over $1 Million Crypto Theft
A former Atlanta bank worker has been charged with stealing about $1 million and moving it into cryptocurrency accounts owned by co‑conspirators.
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Atlanta Police Search for Man Who Robbed and Assaulted Dating App Match
Police are seeking a suspect who robbed and assaulted a man after they met on a dating app, after the victim reported a home invasion and theft.
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Dry Saturday morning, rain expected Sunday in North Georgia
North Georgia will experience dry weather Saturday morning, showers later in the day, and mostly rainy conditions on Sunday.
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Atlanta Beltline Secures Final Land to Complete 22‑Mile Loop
Beltline officials have obtained the final land parcels needed to finish Atlanta’s 22‑mile walking and biking loop, concluding a development effort that has…
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Artist Shanequa Gay Selected for Westside Beltline Monument
Shanequa Gay was selected to produce a major public artwork for the Westside Beltline Connector, honoring women and stories that shaped Atlanta. The work joins…
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Georgia Election Board Delays GOP Voting Software Fix
The Georgia State Election Board postponed adopting a GOP plan to patch a voting‑machine flaw that could associate voters with their ballots, despite the issue…
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Four Dead, Three Children Hurt in Georgia Highway Crash
A Georgia interstate crash on Oct. 2 killed four family members and seriously injured three children.
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Police Seek Public Help Identifying Gas Station Robbery Suspects
Police are seeking public tips to identify suspects seen in surveillance video of a September 18 robbery at a gas station on Fairburn Road in Atlanta.
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DeKalb County Sues Former Film Studio Over Unfulfilled Land‑Swap
DeKalb County sued a former film studio on October 2, 2026, claiming the studio failed to deliver $1.5 million in park upgrades and $100,000 for extra…
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Hundreds of Officers Raid Atlanta Massage Parlors in Human‑Trafficking Sweep
More than 100 officers raided four massage parlors and six residences in Atlanta on Thursday, targeting a suspected human‑trafficking operation.
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Kimley‑Horn Holds Tucker Residents Meeting on Northlake Redevelopment
Kimley‑Horn met Tucker residents on Oct. 1 to share survey findings and gather input for the One Northlake mixed‑use project.
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Atlanta Resident Charged Over $50,000 Elder Fraud
A local resident faces criminal charges for an alleged $50,000 fraud that targeted a 70‑year‑old in Atlanta.
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Driver Hits Police Escort, Two Injured Near Griffin
Two people were hospitalized after a driver struck the rear of a police escort, pushing it into a SWAT vehicle on a highway north of Griffin. State troopers…
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North Georgia Man Charged in Fatal Trailer Crash
A north Georgia man faces homicide by vehicle charges after a detached trailer killed an 87-year-old woman. State law permits such charges when a driver’s…
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Emory University Highlights 12,000-Item Children’s Book Collection
Emory University showcases a 12,000-item children's book collection across two libraries, featuring historic and contemporary works.
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Zoo Atlanta Zebra Imara Dies After New Pandas Arrive
Imara the zebra died at Zoo Atlanta soon after the arrival of new giant pandas.
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Atlanta Man Reports Assault and Robbery by Dating‑App Acquaintance
A man told police he was assaulted and robbed after a dating‑app meeting at his home, prompting an investigation by Atlanta authorities.
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Man Shot During Attempted Apartment Break-In on Friendly Heights Blvd
A man was shot while trying to break into apartments on Friendly Heights Boulevard, and DeKalb County Police are investigating the incident.
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Three Teens Arrested in DeKalb County Shooting of 17-Year-Old
Three teenage suspects were arrested by DeKalb County police in connection with the February 2026 shooting that killed a 17-year-old.
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Man killed in Atlanta shooting, suspect held in Lawrenceville
A 26-year-old man was killed in a shooting at an Atlanta food services site, and the suspect was taken into custody in Lawrenceville. Police are still…
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Brookhaven Council Reviews EV Program, Employee Insurance Plans
The Brookhaven City Council examined EV program reports and discussed modifications to the employee insurance plan during its September 28 meeting.
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Atlanta Police Sergeant Removed After Battery Arrest
Sgt. Maltbia-Burgess was dismissed from the Atlanta Police Department after being arrested for battery, after previously appearing in World Cup promotional…
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Georgia Election Board Approves Updated Voting Machine Software
On Oct. 1, 2026, Georgia’s election board approved new voting machine software to fix security patches and other issues, continuing its review of equipment…