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Georgia MATCH Enters Fourth Cycle to Boost College Access
Georgia MATCH, launched by Governor Kemp in 2023, begins its fourth cycle as a major state-run effort to simplify college admission for K‑12 students. The…
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Records Reveal 27‑Mile Toxic Plume From 2024 BioLab Blast
State records confirm a 27‑mile toxic plume spread across metro Atlanta following the September 2024 BioLab explosion, exposing dozens of residents. The data,…
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Supreme Court Keeps Mail‑In Voting Open for Georgia Midterms
The Supreme Court stopped a proposed restriction, keeping mail‑in voting open for Georgia's 2026 midterms. State officials reminded voters to adhere to current…
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Jai’Len Josey Interviews and Performs on ATL Live
Jai’Len Josey was interviewed and performed live on ATL Live, highlighting her Broadway roots and recent record deal.
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DeKalb County greenlights $53.3M hotel tower redevelopment
DeKalb County approved a $53.3 million permit for Aramar Investments to transform the long‑vacant 14‑story former Presidential Hotel into 282 residential units.
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Public Safety Committee to Review Surveillance Guardrails
A second‑reading hearing on stricter surveillance rules, covering Flock cameras, is scheduled for Monday, marking another step in Atlanta’s effort to regulate…
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Atlanta Ranks Sixth Nationwide for Hazardous Driving Weather
Atlanta ranked sixth in a national study of weather-related driving hazards.
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Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang arrive at Zoo Atlanta
Ping Ping and Fu Shuang reached Zoo Atlanta after a 16‑hour flight, arriving as part of a wildlife exchange program.
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Atlanta Gas Prices Up About 20 Cents in One Week
Atlanta saw gasoline prices rise by nearly 20 cents in a week, while the national average fell slightly.
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Police Cruiser Towed, Firefighters Extinguish Northwest Atlanta Apartment Fire
Police towed a cruiser and firefighters put out an apartment fire in northwest Atlanta early on September 28.
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Hope Atlanta to Feed Women and Children in Hunger Action Month
Hope Atlanta and the Atlanta Community Food Bank will deliver food assistance to women and children in October 2026 as part of Hunger Action Month, targeting…
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Atlanta Jail, Roswell Taxes, Utility Bills Up for Vote
Metro Atlanta officials are set to decide on the Atlanta jail's future, Roswell property tax rates, and utility billing policies on September 28, 2026.
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Two Class-Action Lawsuits Filed Over 2024 BioLab Fire
Two class-action suits were filed in September 2026 by Metro-Atlanta residents alleging health problems caused by the chemical plume from the September 2024…
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Second Annual Buckhead Fashion Show Raises Funds for St. Jude
The second annual Runway for a Cause fashion fundraiser in Buckhead Village raised money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, featuring local designers…
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Community Mourns Two Brothers Killed in DeKalb County Shooting
Two brothers were fatally shot outside their DeKalb County apartment, prompting community members to gather and mourn their loss.
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Shooting at Central Georgia Park Injures Eleven
A shooting at a central Georgia park early Sunday injured eleven people, prompting an investigation by state authorities.
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Man Shot After Dispute in Northwest Atlanta, Hospitalized
Police responded to a dispute in northwest Atlanta on early Saturday, resulting in a man being shot and hospitalized.
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Two Giant Pandas Arrive at Zoo Atlanta
Two giant pandas arrived at Zoo Atlanta on September 27, 2026, marking a notable addition to the zoo's collection.
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Teen Robotics Team Chosen to Represent Georgia
A metro Atlanta teen robotics team secured a state representation slot after impressing officials, with the program teaching engineering, coding, welding and…
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Man Killed Near Historic Fourth Ward Park
A man was shot dead near Historic Fourth Ward Park on September 26, and police are investigating the homicide.
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DeKalb County Schedules Public Input Sessions for Park Plan
DeKalb County is hosting public meetings in October 2026 to gather community input for its Comprehensive Parks Master Plan update, aiming to integrate resident…
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Two Women Stabbed in Northwest Atlanta, Hospitalized
Two women were stabbed in northwest Atlanta on September 26 and were hospitalized while police begin an investigation.
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Georgia Power donates $10,000 for state park color program
Georgia Power gave $10,000 to support the new "Georgia in Color" initiative, aimed at enhancing the visual experience for visitors to state parks.
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Police Investigate Deadly Shooting Near Atlanta Restaurant
Atlanta police are probing a fatal shooting that happened near a well‑known restaurant in southwest Atlanta on September 27, 2026.