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Flash flooding and winds could disrupt some North Georgia commutes

Atlanta could see 50 mph winds and heavy rain starting at 7 p.m. and going throughout the night, according to the National Weather Service.

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Riverdale police hunt suspect in shooting of pregnant woman

A pregnant woman was hospitalized Saturday after Riverdale police said she was shot during a domestic dispute at Brooks Crossing Apartments.

Acworth seeks volunteers for city boards, commissions

Systems restored after data breach in city of Acworth, officials say

A cybersecurity breach in the city of Acworth is still under investigation, but systems and services have been fully restored, officials said.

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Officer involved shooting Cobb County Bradley Avenue

Cobb County moves to dismiss suit over fatal PIT maneuver

Cobb County is asking a judge to toss a lawsuit alleging it is liable for the death of a driver fleeing a county police officer who used a PIT maneuver to end the chase.

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New Macon arena

‘Spectacular’ arena between Atlanta and Savannah is part of city’s $1B ‘flex’

New $350 million, 10,000-plus-capacity venue to replace nearly 60-year-old Macon Coliseum in city that spawned Little Richard, Otis Redding and other famous Georgia musicians.

Federal Prison Drone Bust

Feds: Drone-flying prison smugglers used old daycare center as storehouse

Feds allege Georgia-based smuggling ring used drones to airdrop drugs, cellphones, escape tools and other contraband into 10 federal prisons across eight states.

Crime & Public Safety
Officer involved shooting Cobb County Bradley Avenue

Cobb County moves to dismiss suit over fatal PIT maneuver

Cobb County is asking a judge to toss a lawsuit alleging it is liable for the death of a driver fleeing a county police officer who used a PIT maneuver to end the chase.

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Federal Prison Drone Bust

Feds: Drone-flying prison smugglers used old daycare center as storehouse

Feds allege Georgia-based smuggling ring used drones to airdrop drugs, cellphones, escape tools and other contraband into 10 federal prisons across eight states.

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V-103’s Big Tigger responds after arrest on charges of aggravated battery

V-103 morning host Big Tigger was arrested on a charge of aggravated battery against his wife. He is now off the air but posted on Instagram that he denied all allegations.

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2-year-old dies after apparent drowning at Roswell apartment pool, police say

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Retired UFC champion arrested after being blocked from Delta flight

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This tire recycle facility near the Beltline could soon become apartments

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2 more Cherokee deputies accused of misusing license plate reader database