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Atlanta Police Seek Suspect in Murder and Arson on Howell Mill Road
Atlanta police have sought a suspect in a September 2026 case involving a fatal shooting and a car fire on Howell Mill Road NW, issuing murder and arson…
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Park Pride Grants Over $20,000 to Nine Local Park Projects
Park Pride provided over $20,000 to nine park projects in Atlanta and DeKalb County via its Small Change Grants Program.
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Georgia AG Announces Convictions in PPP Loan Fraud Case
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr disclosed that 17 residents were convicted of fraudulently securing about $500,000 in PPP loans using fake businesses and…
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Uber Settles Georgia Teen Sex‑Trafficking Lawsuit
Uber settled a lawsuit in Metro Atlanta alleging it enabled a teen's sex‑trafficking after she used its service, adding to previous claims against the platform.
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Fulton County Holds First Public Hearing on Tax Increase
Fulton County started the first of three public hearings on September 30 to collect resident input on a proposed property tax hike, as officials assess a…
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Fire Evacuates Seven Families from Southwest Atlanta Apartment
An overnight fire on September 30 forced seven families, about 20 people, to vacate a southwest Atlanta apartment, leaving many residents homeless.
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Student Hospitalized After Reported Vape Use at Atlanta High School
A student was hospitalized after a vape‑related medical emergency at an Atlanta high school, with officials noting the incident amid a rise in vaping cases in…
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Woman Shot in Foot on Spring Street, Two Women Arrested
A woman suffered a foot gunshot during a morning argument on Spring Street, and police arrested two women linked to the incident.
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Peach Pit Gym Starts Adult Gymnastics Classes
Peach Pit Gym in Atlanta introduced adult gymnastics classes for beginners and former athletes, offering a new fitness option for adults.
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Atlanta Police Sergeant Removed After Battery Arrest
Sgt. Maltbia-Burgess was taken off duty following a battery arrest, with the department citing the arrest as the cause. He had previously appeared in APD…
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Atlanta crime down 13% amid resident worries
Atlanta police reported a 13% drop in crime and shootings, while Martin Luther King Jr. corridor residents voiced concerns. The decline was discussed in a…
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Superintendent Uses Bonus to Cover Seniors' College Application Fees
Superintendent Grant Rivera will allocate his performance bonus to cover college application costs for all seniors in Marietta Schools, addressing a known…
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Light the Night Walk Returns to Piedmont Park Oct 3
The Light the Night walk will be held Oct. 3 at Piedmont Park, honoring blood‑cancer journeys and raising research funds as the finale of Blood Cancer…
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Atlanta Gas Station Patron Wins $1 Million Lottery Scratch‑Off
A customer at an Atlanta gas station won a $1 million prize from a Georgia Lottery scratch‑off ticket, which can pay up to that amount.
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Cobb County Man Charged in North Carolina Crash Killing College Swimmer
A Cobb County man was charged after a North Carolina crash killed a college swimmer and injured another person.
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21-Year-Old Killed in Second Atlanta Apartment Shooting
A 21-year-old was found dead in a southwest Atlanta apartment complex early Tuesday, the second fatal shooting at the location within three days after a man…
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Meriwether County Man Arrested on Multiple Child Molestation Charges
A Meriwether County man was arrested on nearly twelve child molestation charges, with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation handling the case.
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Atlanta Committee Approves $68M Detention Center Sale
The Atlanta Public Safety Committee approved a $68 million sale of the city detention center to Fulton County, concluding a negotiated transfer tied to…
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DeKalb County greenlights $53.3 M hotel tower apartment plan
DeKalb County approved a $53.3 M permit for Aramar Investments to turn the empty 14‑story former Presidential Hotel into 282 apartments.
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Two Men Sentenced for $300K Multi‑State Walmart Theft
Two men received sentences for a multi‑state Walmart theft that exceeded $300,000 in total losses, including $15,000 from Georgia stores.
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Sunny Tuesday Heats Up, Weekend Rain Forecast for Atlanta
Clear skies give way to a hotter Tuesday afternoon, with rain anticipated by the weekend, potentially impacting the Braves' 2 p.m. game at Truist Park.
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Georgia Sets Voter Registration Cutoff for Oct. 5
Georgia voters have until Oct. 5, 2026 to register for the November 2026 general election, as required by state law.
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Olympic Torch Relay to Begin in Atlanta for 2028 Games
The 2028 Olympic torch relay will launch in Atlanta and travel across the United States, serving as the traditional pre‑Games ceremony.
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Georgia Introduces New 'I Voted' Sticker for 2026 Election
Georgia officials introduced an 'I Voted' sticker for voters to display after the November 3, 2026 election, offering a new method to indicate participation.