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Georgia Firefighters Help Vets Deliver Fifteen Newborn Puppies
Georgia firefighters and emergency veterinarians delivered fifteen newborn puppies on October 17, 2026, with one puppy adopted at the station, highlighting…
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Five Arrested After Georgia Shooting Claims 19-Year-Old
Five people were arrested after a Georgia shooting killed a 19-year-old man.
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Daycare Employee Charged After 3-Year-Old Falls
A Georgia daycare worker was charged with cruelty to children after video showed her removing a chair, causing a 3‑year‑old to fall and be injured. State law…
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Police Arrest Wanted Man Hiding in Atlanta Home Basement
Police captured a wanted suspect hidden in a home basement during a warrant search in Atlanta.
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Invest Atlanta Approves $330 Million Bond for Amsterdam Walk
Invest Atlanta approved a $330 million bond for the Amsterdam Walk project near the Beltline, a development still facing public‑funding scrutiny.
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Dead Raccoon in DeKalb County Tests Positive for Rabies
A dead raccoon discovered in DeKalb County tested positive for rabies, a virus that can spread to humans and pets via animal bites.
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Georgia Prisoners Sentenced for $465K Phone Extortion Scheme
Two Georgia inmates were sentenced on Oct. 14, 2026 for a prison‑based phone extortion plot that swindled 119 victims out of $464,920. The scheme relied on…
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Shooting in Southwest Atlanta kills one, injures another
One person was killed and another wounded in a southwest Atlanta shooting on Oct. 17, 2026.
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Man Tries to Swallow Drugs During Transport to Atlanta Jail
A man tried to swallow drugs during his transport to jail in Atlanta, prompting police to intervene.
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Two Teens Arrested in Illinois for Atlanta Shooting
Two teenage suspects were arrested in Illinois on Oct. 17, 2026, for a June 2026 fatal shooting in northwest Atlanta. The arrests were made through cooperation…
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No Kings Rally Urges Early Voting in Atlanta's Virginia‑Highland
No Kings staged a rally in Atlanta’s Virginia‑Highland on Oct. 17, urging early voting for the Nov. 3 midterms. The event was part of dozens of similar rallies…
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Brookhaven, DeKalb County Approve New Fire Station
Brookhaven and DeKalb County agreed to build a county‑owned, county‑operated fire station at Blackburn Park, continuing their public‑safety collaboration.
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Multiple Crashes and Truck Fire Shut Down Atlanta Freeways
Several crashes and a tractor‑trailer fire halted traffic on GA 400 and I‑85 during the October 13 morning rush hour, creating congestion on the Atlanta…
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Most Georgia Girls Graduate, Yet Two‑Thirds Feel Isolated
A new report shows 90% of Georgia high‑school girls graduate on schedule, yet about 66% feel they have no trusted adult to confide in.
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Man Shot at Southwest Atlanta Gas Station Hospitalized
A man was shot at a gas station in southwest Atlanta’s Oakland City area on Wednesday night and was hospitalized. Police responded to the scene.
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Invest Atlanta Approves $330 Million Bond for Amsterdam Walk
Invest Atlanta approved a $330 million bond to fund Amsterdam Walk, providing developers with a ten‑year, roughly 50% property‑tax break.
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Atlanta Lifts Boil Water Advisory for South Fulton Area
The City of Atlanta lifted the boil water advisory for South Fulton communities on Oct. 14 after tests showed the water is safe.
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Residents Escape Nighttime House Fire in Roswell
Fire crews responded to a nighttime house fire in Roswell, Georgia, on October 16, 2026, and residents left the building unharmed.
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Atlanta Woman Defrauded of $2,500 in QR Code Water Scam
A Howard University graduate lost almost $2,500 after a fake QR code was used to pay for water in Midtown Atlanta, underscoring a growing trend of QR code…
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Fulton County to Host Expanded Pretrial Resource Fair Oct. 28
Fulton County will hold a free expanded pretrial resource fair on Oct. 28 at its Government Center, continuing its effort to support those awaiting trial.
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Six Flags Over Georgia to Reopen, Goliath Ride Remains Closed
Six Flags Over Georgia will reopen its park, but the Goliath roller coaster will remain closed after a fatal accident.
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MARTA CEO says new trains near completion but delayed
MARTA CEO Jonathan Hunt announced that new train cars are close to completion but will be delayed six to eight months due to unmet readiness criteria.
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Atlanta Youth Nonprofit Loses $2.2 Million Federal Funding
An Atlanta nonprofit lost $2.2 million in federal aid, threatening programs for tens of thousands of youths across the state.
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Dunwoody Police K‑9 Dies After Escape from Alabama Training Facility
Police dog Ranger died after fleeing an Alabama training facility where he was boarded for a handler transition.