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Metro Atlanta’s declining air quality among worst in Southeast, report says
The American Lung Association’s report ranks the Atlanta metro area as the third-worst in the Southeast for ozone pollution.
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Gridlock Guy: Three safety concerns this summer driving season
AAA often designates the three months between Memorial Day and Labor Day as the “100 Deadliest Days.”
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Convicted murderer headed to Georgia prison after his mistaken release
Kathan Guzman was taken back into custody by U.S. marshals. Timeline for his return to Georgia not set yet.
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GBI arrests 19-year-old for carrying stolen AR-15 on Georgia college campus
Authorities issued a shelter in place on the Georgia campus after police received a report of someone carrying a rifle near dormitories.
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New pilot alert technology promises to avoid runway collisions
Honeywell argues the seconds it takes for a controller to get the message to a pilot, process the alert and convey it can make a crucial difference.
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Judge tosses Georgia police officer’s indictment in McDonald’s shooting
Ryan Carroll, an officer for the Byron Police Department, was indicted on charges of aggravated assault and violating his oath of office in the 2023 shooting.
Crime & Public Safety
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Metro Atlanta teen, who lost his arm to sepsis, will announce Falcons’ draft pick
The past year has been tough for the Peachtree City 13-year-old, who got an infection in February 2024 when a case of strep throat took a devastating turn.
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City of Hope Atlanta offers personalized lung cancer treatment
According to a 2024 American Cancer Society report, lung cancer is the second most common type of cancer in men and...
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‘It’s been so rewarding’: Inside Northside Hospital’s externships
Stacy Bucknor was tired of working in the service industry. She was taking her classes and clinicals as a student in...
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Sevierville, TN: An outdoor enthusiasts' playground
Sevierville, Tennessee, rolls out the outdoor welcome mat for a multitude of adventures or a relaxation getaway.
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First all-trans comedy tour visits Atlanta, fights apparent Instagram ban
The event is taking place during a moment in which the trans community faces hostility and censorship from the Trump administration, Georgia Republicans and some corporations
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$10K reward offered in fatal Christmas Eve shooting at East Point Family Dollar
A reward of $10,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in a Christmas Eve shooting that left a 36-year-old man fatally wounded in East Point.
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Mother gets life sentence in death of autistic girl left in DeKalb closet
7-year-old was still strapped into her stroller when she was found dead months later.
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Metro Atlanta’s declining air quality among worst in Southeast, report says
The American Lung Association’s report ranks the Atlanta metro area as the third-worst in the Southeast for ozone pollution.
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State Farm Arena to launch concert series held alongside World Cup matches
As hundreds of thousands of soccer fans from around the world flock to Atlanta for the World Cup next summer, State Farm Arena wants in on the action.
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Norfolk Southern sees solid Q1, but CEO warns on ‘uncertain’ economy
“Right now we’re in a really uncertain spot, but we haven’t seen negative trends yet that really alarm us,” CEO Mark George said.
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Gridlock Guy: Three safety concerns this summer driving season
AAA often designates the three months between Memorial Day and Labor Day as the “100 Deadliest Days.”
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Can Atlanta be the best version of itself for the FIFA World Cup?
With 300,000 visitors expected to descend on the city, and billions more watching at home, officials face mounting pressure to host the major event without issues.
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Convicted murderer headed to Georgia prison after his mistaken release
Kathan Guzman was taken back into custody by U.S. marshals. Timeline for his return to Georgia not set yet.
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Health experts: Axing CDC research on maternal health a ‘huge’ step backward
Georgia once ranked worse than any other state for maternal mortality but has shown improvements by using both federal and state funds for the research and data collection.