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Rockdale firefighter killed in on-duty rollover crash identified

The crash happened at the intersection of Sigman and Eastview roads.

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Atlanta artist takes a jaundiced view of how the internet’s eye is on you

In his exhibit of drawings "SlopWorld" at Wolfgang Gallery, Atlanta artist Truett Dietz takes a jaundiced view of how web surfers are sized up and sold out online.

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Drones are already flouting no-fly zones before Atlanta’s first World Cup game

Atlanta's FBI office grounded 13 drones — and confiscated three of them — on the eve of the city's first World Cup match, saying the aircraft could be used as a "weapon."

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Atlanta’s tax extension plan becomes issue in Fulton Commission chair runoff

Incumbent Robb Pitts faces off against challenger Mo Ivory, a former Fulton commissioner, in Tuesday’s runoff election for Fulton County Commission chair.

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Atlanta neighborhood feels sidelined by plan to move 1996 Olympic Cauldron

Residents said previous attempts have been made to move the torch, and the Summerhill community expressed vehement disagreement, helping halt such efforts.

Nearly 300 apply for job of next MARTA chief

“There has been tremendous interest in the job,” MARTA Board Chair Jennifer Ide said.

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These MARTA stations will have new faregates by the first World Cup match

By Monday, half of MARTA's 38 stations will have new faregates, including most of the downtown stations.

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Georgia ticks return to bite as drought conditions improve

Renewed humidity makes the bugs more active, experts say, and Georgia is smack in the middle of prime tick season.

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Shots fired prompt lockdown at Fort Stewart; no injuries

Fort Stewart gunman was quickly apprehended, and there were no injuries reported, officials said.

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Todd and Julie Chrisley file $25M lawsuit against Atlanta lawyer

Todd and Julie Chrisley filed a $25M lawsuit in Atlanta against one of their former defense lawyers, claiming his malpractice led to their convictions and prison sentences.

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Kemp appoints Fulton judge to appeals court after her election loss

Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker's appointment to the Georgia Court of Appeals could void last month's election result for her county seat.

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Atlanta’s famed nightlife scene gets ready to entertain World Cup revelers

Atlanta’s nightlife reputation is renowned. The World Cup is its next stage.

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Neighbors say petting zoo animals terrorized them. Would a judge listen?

A family took their complaint to a magistrate court after run-ins with animals, including an alleged bull, that got loose from a petting farm in North Georgia’s Fannin County.

Crime & Public Safety

Rockdale firefighter killed in on-duty rollover crash identified

The crash happened at the intersection of Sigman and Eastview roads.

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Drones are already flouting no-fly zones before Atlanta’s first World Cup game

Atlanta's FBI office grounded 13 drones — and confiscated three of them — on the eve of the city's first World Cup match, saying the aircraft could be used as a "weapon."

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2 face federal charges in attack on Atlanta police training center contractor

Two people face federal charges for their alleged involvement in the attack on Brasfield & Gorrie construction company, which officials say damaged the firm's property.

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Atlanta neighborhood feels sidelined by plan to move 1996 Olympic Cauldron

Residents said previous attempts have been made to move the torch, and the Summerhill community expressed vehement disagreement, helping halt such efforts.

UGA boycott of Texas Tech is about fairness, fear and finances

UGA and other colleges worry gambling by student-athletes puts the multibillion-dollar world of college sports at risk.

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Georgia can feed its children and support its farmers

By expanding access to free school meals and strengthening Georgia’s farm-to-school pipeline, we can build a healthier future for our state and improve educational outcomes.

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DOJ OKs Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, combining film studios, CNN and CBS

The merger could mark a new chapter for the Atlanta-based Turner networks, which have been passed along in a never-ending carousel of deals.

Atlanta Beltline’s newest trails form ‘The U,’ linking key neighborhoods

Colloquially referred to as “The U,” the opened segments of the Atlanta Beltline trail now stretch for nearly 17 of the main loop's 22 miles.

From the Olympics to World Cup, here’s how Atlanta changed over 30 years

While the story of the World Cup’s influence has yet to be written, here are some ways in which the Atlanta of today looks different since the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Candidates jockey for Trump’s blessing in GOP governor’s race

President Donald Trump hosted a tele-rally for Lt. Gov. Burt Jones as Rick Jackson promised he'll be Trump's "favorite governor" at a campaign stop.

2 hometown candidates, 2 statewide runoffs, 1 small Georgia town

The small town of Jackson, Georgia, is at the center of state politics this summer with two hometown candidates, Burt Jones and Mike Collins, in Republican runoff elections.

U.S. Senate: Collins and Dooley square off in Georgia Republican runoff

Georgia's Republican runoff clash between Mike Collins and Derek Dooley will decide who faces Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff in the race for U.S. Senate.

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Funeral for Iran's supreme leader set for July, while a deal nears to end the war

State-run TV says Iran is preparing funeral ceremonies for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in July. Khamenei was killed in an attack by Israel and the U.S.

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The curtain is coming down for Trump at the Kennedy Center as his name is being taken off building

The curtain has started to come down for President Donald Trump at the Kennedy Center in Washington.

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A dream day for New York fans with Knicks on the road to clinch and Brazil vs. Morocco in World Cup

If there’s a saving grace from the bedlam that is about to ensue in New York City on Saturday, with the Knicks on the verge of a championship and Brazil taking on Morocco in t

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From the Olympics to World Cup, here’s how Atlanta changed over 30 years

While the story of the World Cup’s influence has yet to be written, here are some ways in which the Atlanta of today looks different since the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games.

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Kemp appoints Fulton judge to appeals court after her election loss

Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker's appointment to the Georgia Court of Appeals could void last month's election result for her county seat.

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It’s no Taylor Swift concert: World Cup home rental demand muted, say hosts

“I can name a half a dozen other events that have shown way more demand than the World Cup,” one short-term rental operator said as World Cup demand appears soft so far.

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Morning, y'all. Your June 12 update: an Atlanta man who's beating gas prices Barbie style, the latest on MARTA's new trains, UGA's Texas Tech boycott and more.

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Atlanta’s famed nightlife scene gets ready to entertain World Cup revelers

Atlanta’s nightlife reputation is renowned. The World Cup is its next stage.

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MARTA is ‘a safe system,’ board chairperson says

Atlanta MARTA leaders say the system is safe despite violent incidents and a federal investigation as the city prepares for World Cup visitors.

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No timeline for new MARTA trains to enter service

New MARTA trains have no timeline to enter service, officials said Thursday. They're unlikely to be ready before the World Cup ends in July.

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Turner alumni, luminaries celebrate the mogul at private Atlanta memorial

The memorial for Turner Broadcasting founder Ted Turner was held during a period of rapid change for Warner Bros. Discovery.

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CULTURAL EVENTS

5 free arts events you should catch at Atlanta’s World Cup cultural hub

The Atlanta Cultural Exchange will celebrate FIFA World Cup with eight days of panels, music and visual arts.

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HAPPENING TODAY

Decatur WatchFest, celebrating World Cup, starts today. Here’s what to know.

Here’s what to expect if you plan to catch the Decatur WatchFest, which will coincide with FIFA World Cup and feature acts like Big Boi and Indigo Girls.