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It’s time for schools to have ‘the talk’ with students about police stops
Driver’s education at Georgia high schools should be required to have a course on how to interact with law enforcement.
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Third victim dies after fatal DeKalb shooting spree, police say
The DOJ added a federal firearm charge to the lengthy list that Olaolukitan Adon Abel is facing after a shooting spree on April 13.
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Higher gas prices might be here to stay, energy secretary warns
Gas prices might not dip below $3 per gallon until 2027, secretary Chris Wright said, though Georgians are paying about 42 cents less per gallon than the national average.
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In Georgia’s burning Brantley County, family loses two homes, saves another
As wildfires continue to scorch the dry lands of southeast Georgia, some families see their homes destroyed while shifting winds spare others.
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Gov. Kemp: South Georgia wildfires are ‘most dangerous, biggest’ in U.S.
Gov. Brian Kemp said Friday twin uncontained fires in South Georgia had destroyed more than 120 homes and that this weekend's weather isn't expected to provide relief.
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Atlanta apartment building with a famous peach sculpture foreclosed
The 68-unit apartment tower, which is best known for its metal peach sculpture and high-profile highway billboard, was seized by its lender Fannie Mae earlier in April.
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Giant pandas are coming back to Zoo Atlanta after 2-year hiatus
The zoo had been without pandas since 2024, after a 25-year period.
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Georgia Supreme Court: Liberal lawyers seek to oust 2 justices
Two justices on the Georgia Supreme Court — Charlie Bethel and Sarah Hawkins Warren — are being challenged by Atlanta lawyers Jen Jordan and Miracle Rankin.
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R&B singer Brian McKnight sues son, ex-wife as public battle intensifies
R&B singer Brian McKnight is suing his son and ex-wife in federal court in Atlanta, claiming their public lies about him are harming his career and personal life.
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How nurses are fueling progress at Northeast Georgia Health System
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Nurses: Enter now to win a cabin trip to the mountains of Georgia!
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How Wellstar’s CareerCare program transformed one employee’s journey
More than two decades into her career at Wellstar Health System, Deidre Jenkins wasn’t ready to retire — she was ready...
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Henry County Commission chair abruptly fires top administrative officer
Henry County Commission chair Carlotta Harrell fired county manager Cheri Hobson Matthews on Thursday without taking the issue before the Board of Commissioners.
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Georgia officials weigh triggering drought response plan to help save water
Almost 90% of Georgia faces drought conditions rated “severe” — the third level on the five-level drought intensity scale — or worse by the U.S. Drought Monitor.
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A.M. ATL: Hazy days
Morning, y'all. Your April 23 update: South Georgia wildfires prompt a state of emergency, leaders honor Ga. U.S. Rep. David Scott, a Ga. 400 project begins and more.
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Why UPS wants to ship your returns more than your online orders
The company sees immense opportunity in “reverse logistics” and on Tuesday announced a further expansion of the network of its subsidiary Happy Returns.
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R&B singer Brian McKnight sues son, ex-wife as public battle intensifies
R&B singer Brian McKnight is suing his son and ex-wife in federal court in Atlanta, claiming their public lies about him are harming his career and personal life.
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Your commute on Ga. 400 is about to get worse. Then it’ll get better (maybe).
The $11B project, aimed at rebuilding one of metro Atlanta’s worst traffic corridors, promises relief for commuters, but data shows congestion may eventually climb back up.
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New hotel brand selected to anchor Centennial Yards’ entertainment district
Downtown Atlanta is about to get its newest luxury hotel, and it’s from a brand making its Peach State introduction.
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Georgia’s pre-K program among the strongest in the U.S., report says
About half of Georgia's 4-year-olds attend a state-funded pre-K program.
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Cobb police shoot, kill man wanted on murder charge related to scooter crash, GBI says
Damian Strozier, 31, was fatally shot by Cobb police after an hourslong search, the GBI said.
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Man charged in DeKalb shooting spree dies in jail, sheriff’s office says
Olaolukitan Adon Abel, 26, was found unresponsive in his cell Tuesday evening, according to authorities.