Returning a once bustling Black business community to its former glory
How organizers revived Orange Crush, the HBCU spring break bash known for chaos
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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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Young widow carrying twins remains hopeful after husband’s Christmas Eve death
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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Family begs Atlanta council for answers after 2021 police shooting
The family of Gabriel Parker, who was fatally shot in July 2021, told City Council members the wait for the oversight board to investigate is excruciating.
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Why Uber ‘Black’ drivers face tickets for some pickups at Atlanta airport
Debate over who makes the rules for limousines, which 'Black' cars are considered to be, causes confusion and penalties for drivers.
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3 Georgia police officers killed in line of duty in 2025
Four months into 2025, 3 Georgia police officers have been killed in the line of duty.
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2 dead, 2 injured in shooting at Forest Park motorcycle gathering
No suspect or reason for the incident has been determined yet, officials say.
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3 Georgia police officers killed in line of duty in 2025
Four months into 2025, 3 Georgia police officers have been killed in the line of duty.
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Man accused of killing Georgia deputy had been ordered to give up guns
James Montgomery’s estranged wife had a protective order, in which he was told to hand over all weapons.
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Discover hidden gems in the great outdoors of Daytona Beach
From birding to pickleball, and eco-tours to walking, hiking trails, and historic sites, Daytona Beach delivers a world...
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Here are 10 activities you can do with your grandchildren
Each spring offers a new opportunity to bond with your family.
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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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Atlanta’s Outkast to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
The legendary rap duo is the first Georgia-bred act to be inducted since R.E.M. 2007.
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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.”
Credit: East Point Police Department
Young widow carrying twins remains hopeful after husband’s Christmas Eve death
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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More Atlanta home sellers offering buyer concessions in market shift
A new report found that metro Atlanta has one of the largest concession rates in the country, behind only Seattle, Washington, and Portland, Oregon.
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CBS crime show features murder of Atlanta attorney shot by wife, left to burn
A “48 Hours” episode, titled “The Farris Wheel,” will feature an interview with Melody Farris, who claims one of her sons is the real killer.
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Kick, sexual assaults: Serious injuries by Atlanta police not investigated by citizen board
The APD has not notified the Atlanta Citizen Review Board about in-custody injuries, including kicking and sexually assaulting civilians.
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A week after being shot, South Fulton officer ‘walking with assistance’ in hospital
Lt. Charles Cook was one of two officers shot April 18 by a man suspected of jaywalking. The other officer was treated and released from hospital.
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Fulton elementary teacher shot, killed after Easter party, police say
The woman charged faces one count of malice murder and remains in the DeKalb County Jail without bond.
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Pair found guilty in deadly gun robbery at DeKalb gas station
The convictions came in the death of Akhir Muhammad, 18.