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Georgia Gas Station Employee Arrested for Diesel Theft
A gas station worker in southeast Georgia was arrested for allegedly letting customers pump diesel for free and keeping the cash.
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Driver Charged with First-Degree Vehicular Homicide in Georgia Crash
A driver was charged with first-degree vehicular homicide after hitting a motorcyclist stopped for a school bus in north Georgia, causing the rider's death.
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I-285 Closures Trap Smyrna Residents
Construction on I-285 has caused repeated lane closures, trapping Smyrna residents at home and raising concerns about the duration of the disruption.
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AAA reports Georgia gas prices easing
AAA reports a modest decline in Georgia gasoline prices even as crude oil costs rise, helping preserve savings for drivers.
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Over 800,000 Early Votes Cast in Georgia
Over 800,000 ballots were cast in the first week of Georgia's early voting period, which ends on Oct. 30 before the Nov. 3 midterm elections.
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Goodwill of North Georgia Opens Doraville Store and Career Center
Goodwill of North Georgia launched a new store, career center, and its inaugural GoodBIZ Market in Doraville, creating 36 jobs.
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Study Launched to Investigate High Thyroid Cancer Rates in Northeast Georgia
A research study has been launched to explore unusually high thyroid cancer rates in five northeast Georgia counties, which have reported cases above expected…
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St. Marys Middle Schooler Hospitalized After Benadryl Challenge
A middle school student in St. Marys was hospitalized after trying the Benadryl Challenge, prompting police to warn parents about the dangers of the trend.
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Brookhaven Launches Free Fall Pickleball Drop‑Ins
Brookhaven’s recreation department will offer free drop‑in pickleball this fall, aiming to let residents try the sport and connect with neighbors as part of…
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21-Year-Old Draws Gun in North Georgia Parking Lot, Arrested
A 21-year-old man drew a gun during a fight in a north Georgia parking lot on October 19, 2026, and was arrested by police.
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Student killed, another wounded in Atlanta Technical College shooting
A campus shooting at Atlanta Technical College left one student dead and another hospitalized, prompting a police investigation.
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Atlanta Police Officer's Assault Trial Delayed
Garrett Rolfe's trial for a simple assault charge from a Midtown bar fight has been postponed, adding to his prior involvement in the 2020 Rayshard Brooks…
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First responders rescue kitten from car shock absorber
First responders rescued a kitten trapped in a car's shock absorber in Sandy Springs, Georgia, safely removing it after responding to a call on October 18,…
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Dunwoody Police K-9 Ranger Found Dead After Escape
K‑9 Ranger, a pioneering police dog for Dunwoody, escaped a training facility and was later found dead on Oct 18, 2026.
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DeKalb County Schools See Rise in AP Participation, Scores
DeKalb County schools saw higher student involvement and better results on AP exams in the 2025‑2026 school year, according to district data.
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Piedmont Walton Hospital Doubles ER Capacity
Piedmont Walton Hospital inaugurated a $15 million emergency department expansion that more than doubles its capacity, aiming to treat additional patients from…
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Piedmont Park to Host Holiday Lantern Parade Nov. 22
The Piedmont Park Conservancy’s Light Up the Season event on Nov. 22 will debut a Holiday Lantern Parade and light the Great Tree, Menorah and Kinara as part…
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USDA Grants Funds for Georgia Childhood Nutrition Program
USDA provided a three‑year grant in 2026 to support Georgia's effort to enhance nutrition education for young children.
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City Council to Vote on Selling Jail to Fulton County
The Atlanta City Council will vote on October 19, 2026 to approve the sale of the municipal jail to Fulton County, ending negotiations on the transfer.
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Cherokee County Opens New Conservation Area and Trail System
Cherokee County opened a new conservation area and trail system to the public after a ribbon‑cutting ceremony on Oct. 15, providing a protected natural space…
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High Museum Celebrates 100 Years with Block Party
The High Museum of Art celebrates its 100th anniversary on October 18, 2026 with a block party and public events, marking a century of art in Atlanta.
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Georgia Early Voting Hits Record Ahead of Senate-Control Midterms
Georgia's early voting set a record on Oct. 18, 2026, with national figures noting the surge that could decide Senate control in the upcoming midterms.
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Brookhaven Council Approves Land Purchase for Lynwood Park Expansion
The Brookhaven City Council approved buying a 1.3‑acre parcel to expand Lynwood Park and protect it from future redevelopment.
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Frost advisory issued for North Georgia as temps near freezing
A frost advisory was issued for North Georgia mountains as temperatures are expected to approach freezing overnight, marking the season's first frost warning.