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Man Sentenced to 14 Years for $500K Elder Fraud
A man was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for a $500,000 impersonation scam against an elderly resident of Sandy Springs. The case reflects ongoing…
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Georgia Gets First Michelin Stars in 2026 Guide
Two Georgia eateries earned one Michelin star each in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide American South, the first such awards for the state.
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Water Pressure Restored After DeKalb Main Break
DeKalb Watershed repaired a water main break on Oct. 23, restoring pressure for residents and a school after service was halted.
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Sandy Springs Fire Dept Blames Bartow County Burn for Atlanta Haze
The Sandy Springs Fire Department linked Thursday’s smoke and haze over metro Atlanta to a controlled burn in Bartow County on Oct. 22. The department said the…
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North Atlanta High School Closes Early Due to Water Outage
Classes at North Atlanta High School ended early on Oct. 23 because a water outage disabled bathroom facilities, and the watershed department is repairing the…
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Police: Piedmont Park Death Determined Natural, No Foul Play
Police determined a body found in Piedmont Park on October 22 died of natural causes, with no signs of foul play.
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SWAT Team Arrests Suspect in Johns Creek Linked to Atlanta Homicide
Atlanta police SWAT arrested one individual in Johns Creek on Friday, linking the operation to a recent homicide in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Police Search for Man Who Drew Gun Over Beer Dispute
Police are seeking a man who allegedly brandished a gun during a beer‑related dispute at a northwest Atlanta gas station on Tuesday.
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Grenade Found in Package Forces USPS Facility Evacuation
A grenade found in a package at an Atlanta USPS facility on October 23, 2026 led to the building’s evacuation. The incident followed standard protocols for…
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Dry spell expected across Georgia, temps rise to 70s by Wednesday
Georgia will experience dry weather through late next week, with temperatures returning to the 70s by Wednesday as fall colors near their height.
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Child Hit by Car on Campbellton Road in Atlanta
A child was struck by a vehicle on Campbellton Road near Camp Ground Road in southwest Atlanta just before 7 a.m. on October 23, 2026, prompting a police…
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Driver Flees Cobb Police Stop, Crashes in Atlanta
A driver avoided a Cobb County traffic stop, then crashed in Atlanta and fled.
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Old Fourth Ward Eatery, Bookstore Launch Book Club for National Book Month
A local Old Fourth Ward eatery and bookstore are hosting a monthly book club in October to honor National Book Month. The club will feature exclusive,…
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Police: Death at Piedmont Park Determined Natural, No Foul Play
Atlanta police investigated a reported body in Piedmont Park on October 22, 2026, and determined the death was natural with no foul play.
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Search Ongoing for Missing Man at Lake Sinclair
State and local officials are still searching for a missing man at Lake Sinclair, a central Georgia reservoir, on October 22, 2026.
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Driver Saves Kitten During Cupcake Pickup in Sandy Springs
A driver rescued a kitten trapped under Nicole and Brandon's car during their birthday cupcake pickup in Sandy Springs on Oct. 21, 2026.
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USDA Drops Rabies Vaccine Baits in Northern Georgia
The USDA started dropping oral rabies vaccine baits in northern Georgia counties on October 22, 2026, continuing its routine aerial program to protect wildlife…
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Rebuilding Together Atlanta Repairs Homes for Seniors, Veterans
Rebuilding Together Atlanta repaired dozens of homes in Smyrna, allowing seniors and veterans to stay in their residences. The nonprofit completes about 100…
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Utility Crews Repair Eight‑Inch Water Main Break in Stonecrest
Utility crews started emergency repairs on Oct. 22 to fix an eight‑inch water main break in Stonecrest that halted water service for residents and a school.
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Officer Dragged by Car in Clayton County, Suspect Sought
A Clayton County officer was dragged by a car, injured and hospitalized, while police hunt for the driver.
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APS expands career and college pathways for high schoolers
Atlanta Public Schools unveiled an expanded set of career‑technical and college credit programs for high schoolers, highlighted during a statewide graduation…
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Georgia Early Voting Begins Oct. 13, Daily Totals Released
Early voting started in Georgia on Oct. 13, with daily turnout numbers released ahead of the early November statewide election.
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Sandy Springs Fire Dept Links Thursday Haze to Bartow Burn
The fire department attributed Thursday's metro Atlanta haze to a controlled burn in Bartow County, confirming it as the likely source of the smoke reported by…
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Little Five Points Halloween Parade Raises Funds Over Two-Day Festival
The Little Five Points Business Association hosted a two‑day Halloween parade and festival on Oct. 18‑19, offering a near two‑hour costume parade, vendors,…