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Body found after fire under DeKalb bridge caused I-85 crashes, police say
A body was discovered Tuesday after a fire under a DeKalb County bridge led to several collisions on I-85 North, police said.
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PHOTOS: Crash blocked all lanes of I-285 South near airport
A crash blocked all lanes of I-285 South just before the Camp Creek Parkway exit to the airport.
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Hyundai IONIQ 9 electric SUV to be built at $7.6B Georgia factory
Hyundai unveiled its first three-row electric SUV called the IONIQ 9, the second vehicle slated to roll off production lines at the automaker’s newly minted Georgia factory.
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UGA safety group says Laken Riley’s death was ‘100% preventable’
A nonprofit group composed of University of Georgia parents said it tried for years to get security enhanced on the Athens campus and that Laken Riley's death was preventable.
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Jose Ibarra sentenced to life without parole for Laken Riley’s murder
Jose Ibarra was found guilty of murder Wednesday for the February killing of nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus.
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UGA safety group says Laken Riley’s death was ‘100% preventable’
A nonprofit group composed of University of Georgia parents said it tried for years to get security enhanced on the Athens campus and that Laken Riley's death was preventable.
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Jose Ibarra sentenced to life without parole for Laken Riley’s murder
Jose Ibarra was found guilty of murder Wednesday for the February killing of nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus.
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Mother found guilty but mentally ill in Cherokee ‘cult baby murder,’ DA says
Defendant has been held in jail without bond since her arrest in December 2020.
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3 festive cookie recipes you can bake with the family
The holiday season ushers in lots of fun opportunities for families to spend time together. One of the best ways to...
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4 essential Medicare Advantage questions answered for 2025
The annual enrollment window for eligible individuals to select a Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug Plan began...
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Art, seafood and more: 5 can’t-miss fall festivals in Daytona Beach
Sunny Daytona Beach also boasts another title: The Festival Capital of Florida.
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Chefs serve tradition and community to Atlanta seniors on Thanksgiving Day
Turkey and pumpkin pie prepared by chefs are on the menu at one Meals on Wheels Atlanta facility. The week before Thanksgiving, they cook 150 turkeys for older people in need.
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Out-of-sight and struggling: Georgia farmworkers still reeling from Helene
Hurricane Helene battered immigrant farmworkers’ homes in Georgia and left them with no income. Here are their stories.
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Navigating Hartsfield-Jackson: What to expect for Thanksgiving travel
A guide to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport for holiday travel, including parking, security lines, MARTA, picking up or dropping off passengers.
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Carter Center marks first anniversary of passing of Rosalynn Carter
One year after Rosalynn Carter's death, Atlanta-based Carter Center continues the former first lady's efforts to address mental health issues.
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Senate confirms Biden’s pick on Atlanta-based appeals court
Judge Embry Kidd, President Joe Biden's pick for the Atlanta-based U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, was confirmed Monday by the U.S. Senate.
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Michelle Obama’s new Netflix show spotlights older Atlantans looking for love
The new Netflix show, "The Later Daters," features older singles who live in metro Atlanta.
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DeKalb County commission postpones vote on water, sewer rate hikes
The commission plans to vote Dec. 10 on a proposal to increase water and sewer bills by 19% over three years. The new vote is set a week after runoff elections in DeKalb.
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On the day Laken Riley was killed, her mom frantically tried to reach her
Testimony during the third day of Jose Ibarra's trial details camera footage gathered by police, which shows Laken Riley just before she's killed.
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Critics slam Cobb sheriff for Burger King dispute — Now he’s facing a lawsuit
Opponents of Cobb County Sheriff Craig Owens claim in a lawsuit that he silenced their criticism on his office's public Facebook page in the weeks before his reelection.
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Atlanta City Council approves request for more training center money
Legislation provides additional $1.7 million for heightened security at the site just weeks before it’s slated to open.