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Man Found Shot Near Georgia State MARTA, Crime Scene Later Located
A man was found shot near the Georgia State MARTA station on Oct. 23, and detectives later located a related crime scene in northeast Atlanta with shell…
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Georgia Gov. Kemp Extends Gas Tax Holiday to End of November
Governor Brian Kemp extended Georgia's gas tax holiday until November 30, 2026, to keep fuel costs lower for holiday travelers.
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Two Candidates Vie for Norcross Council Seat in Special Election
Bucky Allen and Jeff Johnson will compete in a Nov. 3 special election for a one‑year Norcross council seat vacated by the late Marshall Cheek.
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Former Halfway House Employee Gets 18‑Month Sentence
A former staff member at an Atlanta federal halfway house received an 18‑month prison sentence for sexually assaulting an inmate and providing false statements…
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Atlanta Neighborhood Loses Water Again After Recent Main Repair
Water service in a metro Atlanta neighborhood was halted again on October 25 after recent main repairs, following a prior two‑day outage for the same issue.
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One Dead, Two Hurt in Metro Atlanta Home Fire
A residential fire in metro Atlanta on Oct. 24, 2026 killed one person and injured two, with the cause still under investigation.
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Passport Acceptance Facility Opens at Cobb County Courthouse
A new passport acceptance facility will open at the Cobb County State Court Clerk's Office on November 2, 2026, allowing residents to file applications locally.
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USPS urges Georgia voters to mail ballots early
The Postal Service is advising Georgia voters to mail their ballots early to guarantee timely, secure delivery before the November 3, 2026 election.
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Atlanta Hospital NICU Reverified as Level IV Center
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s NICU received Level IV verification, the top neonatal care classification, from state and national health agencies.
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Girl Becomes First Female Eagle Scout in Georgia's Yellow River District
A girl became the first female Eagle Scout in Georgia's Yellow River District, the highest rank in Boy Scouts, on Oct. 25, 2026.
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Student Describes Chaos After Metro Atlanta School Bus Crash
A student on a school bus said the vehicle collided on a metro Atlanta interstate Sunday, injuring dozens of passengers.
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Decatur Church Launches Early‑Voting Drive Ahead of 2026 Midterms
A Decatur church is organizing an early‑voting campaign from October through early November 2026 to boost turnout ahead of the November 3 midterm elections,…
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Driver Flees Cobb County Stop, Crashes in Atlanta
A driver who fled a Cobb County traffic stop on October 22 collided with a vehicle in Atlanta and did not remain at the scene.
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Suspect Arrested After Attempted Arson at Atlanta ICE Building
A male suspect was arrested on October 20 for attempting to set fire to the Atlanta ICE building with an incendiary device, investigated by the FBI.
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Six Arrested, Six Guns Seized in DeKalb County Sweep
Six individuals were arrested and six guns were seized in a DeKalb County police operation aimed at curbing suspected gang, violent crime and drug activity.
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SWAT Raid Captures 26-Year-Old Murder Suspect in Johns Creek
A SWAT raid in Johns Creek resulted in the arrest of a 26-year-old murder suspect linked to a September robbery and shooting in Buckhead, marking the fourth…
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Horizon Theatre Debuts Hospital Dramedy ‘Other Paths to God’
Horizon Theatre launches the world premiere of “Other Paths to God,” a dramedy about five ICU nurses dealing with a missing $3 million, running through Nov. 8,…
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Georgia Attorney General Calls for Kratom Removal from Stores
Attorney General Chris Carr urged Atlanta retailers to remove kratom from shelves after a resident's death, citing ongoing health concerns about the supplement.
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Road Closure Impacts Southwest Atlanta This Weekend
The road between Cascade Road and Langford Parkway in southwest Atlanta was closed on October 24, 2026, likely disrupting traffic and nearby businesses for the…
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Game Warden Safe After Gunfire Near Complaint Scene
A Georgia game warden was unharmed after gunfire erupted nearby while he responded to a complaint, according to the state’s Department of Natural Resources.
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200‑Foot Office Tower Implodes in Chamblee, Leaving Rubble
A 200‑foot office building in Chamblee was demolished by implosion on Oct. 24, 2026, after 45 years of standing.
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Driver Hits 124 mph, Plows Through Georgia School Zone
A driver allegedly hit 124 mph and entered a school zone during a police chase in south Georgia, underscoring safety concerns about pursuits in high‑risk areas.
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Police Arrest Suspect After Downtown MARTA Station Shooting
A shooting near the Georgia State MARTA station on Friday night led to the arrest of a suspect by Atlanta police.
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Suspect in GA‑400 Road‑Rage Shooting Arrested in New York
A man accused of shooting a driver during a road‑rage incident on GA‑400 more than two years ago was arrested in New York City on October 24, 2026.