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Democratic PSC Candidate Hubbard Debates Without Republican Opponent
Peter Hubbard debated alone in Atlanta, promoting lower utility bills, as Republican Fitz Johnson did not attend.
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Former Mayor Bottoms Hosts Celebrity Event to Spur Voter Turnout
Keisha Lance Bottoms hosted a celebrity‑studded event in Atlanta to encourage voting before the November 2026 election.
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Brookhaven Council Approves Fire Station at Blackburn Park
Brookhaven City Council approved a new fire station at Blackburn Park by a 3-to-1 vote, intending to shorten emergency response times.
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Georgia Health Officials Urge Early Flu and COVID Shots
Health officials in Georgia are advising early flu and COVID vaccinations as seasonal viruses are arriving sooner than expected in early 2026, raising illness…
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Secretary of State Candidates Debate Election Security on TV
Fleming and Reynolds debated election security, voting machines, and business licensing on TV on Oct. 22, 2026, as part of their Secretary of State campaign.
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Georgia Human Services Buys SUV for $41,000 Amid Budget Strains
The state agency bought a $41,000 SUV in Dallas, GA, while facing budget pressures estimated at close to $1 million.
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Entire Police Force Resigns in Central Georgia City
The city manager announced that the entire police force in a central Georgia city resigned during a council meeting on October 19, 2026.
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Veteran Gets Free Roof via Local Deployment Project
A veteran in Atlanta was given a free roof through the Roof Deployment Project, which pairs veterans with local roofing firms. The program aims to provide…
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Norcross Council Delays Speed‑Limit Discussion, Seeks Resident Input
Norcross City Council delayed a vote on a 25‑mph speed limit until December 2026, is seeking resident input on a roadway safety plan, and is weighing an…
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Man Kills Robber During Home Invasion in Buford
A man in Buford shot dead one of four suspects during a robbery attempt at his home, after they followed him from Atlanta, and another suspect was injured.
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Molotov-like Device Thrown at Atlanta ICE Office, $20K Reward Offered
A Molotov-like device was hurled at the Atlanta ICE headquarters on Oct. 20, 2026, and a $20,000 reward is being offered for information.
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Georgia Lottery Player Wins $1 Million at Gwinnett Kroger
A Georgia Lottery ticket bought at a Kroger in Gwinnett County yielded a $1 million prize.
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Student Killed, Another Injured in Atlanta Technical College Shooting
A campus shooting at Atlanta Technical College on October 19 resulted in one student death and another student being hospitalized, with police saying a student…
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Trial for Atlanta Officer Delayed Over Midtown Bar Assault
Officer Garrett Rolfe's trial for a simple assault charge from a Midtown bar fight has been delayed, and he was previously involved in the 2020 Rayshard Brooks…
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North Point Senior Pastor Andy Stanley Plans 2027 Resignation
Andy Stanley said he will step down as senior pastor in 2027. He founded North Point Ministries in 1995 and grew it to eight metro Atlanta churches.
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Lizzo to Perform in Decatur for Children’s Book Tour
Lizzo is scheduled to perform in Decatur, Georgia, to promote her new children’s picture book about learning the flute.
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Norcross Council Reviews $3 Million Parking Expansion
The council reviewed a $3.08 million plan to add about 55 parking spaces to city hall, with a vote scheduled for Nov. 2, amid concerns over tree loss and local…
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Atlanta Mom Adopts Gas Station Clerk’s Baby, Forms New Family
D’Amber Davis is adopting Nolan, the child of Katelyn Sparks, who will remain involved, forming a blended family that they are sharing online.
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Meals on Wheels Atlanta Golf Classic Returns to Country Club
Meals On Wheels Atlanta held its yearly golf tournament at the Atlanta Country Club to fund programs for local seniors.
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Georgia Early Voting Surpasses 940,000 in First Week
More than 940,000 voters in Georgia voted early in the first week, with total early‑vote turnout expected to near one million.
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Zoo Atlanta Revives PandaCam Ahead of New Pandas’ Debut
Zoo Atlanta is bringing back its PandaCam live stream and getting its new pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, ready for a public debut.
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Thousands Gather for 44th Atlanta Race for the Cure
The 44th annual Race for the Cure took place at Lenox Square, gathering thousands to honor survivors, remember the lost, and fund breast‑cancer research.
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Moores Mill Road Bridge Closed Over Structural Issue
A structural problem forced the closure of a major Moores Mill Road bridge in Atlanta on Oct. 20, 2026, redirecting traffic to other streets.
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Atlanta Council Approves $68 Million Jail Sale to Fulton County
The Atlanta City Council approved an $68 million sale of the city detention center to Fulton County by an 8‑7 vote on Monday.