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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Taxes are due this week in Georgia. Here’s what to know
Georgians got an extra two weeks to pay taxes, thanks to Hurricane Helene. But the new deadline is coming up on May 1.
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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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Okefenokee’s World Heritage bid gets Sonny Perdue’s backing
University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue is urging President Donald Trump to support the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge's big for World Heritage listing.
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‘What’ll ya have?’ goes quiet in Athens as The Varsity opens in ‘burbs
The Varsity, the iconic Georgia eatery, helped define the college town of Athens for decades before recently decamping for the nearby suburbs. Everyone still has memories.
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No ill intent after antique cannonball found in NE Georgia garage, sheriff says
GBI Special Agent Mike Goelz told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution the state agency was responding to “evaluate possible military ordnance.”
Crime & Public Safety
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‘That is so ridiculous’: Justices question feds’ stance on Atlanta family raid
U.S. Supreme Court justices grappled Tuesday with an Atlanta family’s attempt to sue the government after a mistaken predawn raid on their home by armed FBI agents.
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No ill intent after antique cannonball found in NE Georgia garage, sheriff says
GBI Special Agent Mike Goelz told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution the state agency was responding to “evaluate possible military ordnance.”
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Cancer center combines leading-edge treatment with supportive services
Receiving a cancer diagnosis is an emotional and confusing time.
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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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Dive into the unique festivals of Daytona Beach this spring
Get ready for a unique experience that will leave you exhilarated and wanting more.
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Taxes are due this week in Georgia. Here’s what to know
Georgians got an extra two weeks to pay taxes, thanks to Hurricane Helene. But the new deadline is coming up on May 1.
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Atlanta FBI raid could reshape police accountability rules nationwide
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday from an Atlanta family seeking to hold the government liable for trauma from an accidental predawn raid on their house.
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After protests, lawsuits, and millions spent, Atlanta training center opens today
The state-of-the-art center became a flashpoint for activists, who formed a movement called “Stop Cop City.” One protester was shot by police and dozens more face charges.
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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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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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2 dead, 3 injured after shooting in DeKalb home, police say
An early-morning shooting at a DeKalb County home left two people dead and sent three to the hospital Monday.
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Atlanta wants residents to weigh in on city’s first-ever LGBTQ center
Organizers of a feasibility study on Atlanta's first LGBTQ community center are asking city residents what they want to see at the center.
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‘This is our civil rights movement,’ Nikema Williams tells Decatur rally
Sunday’s rally at Decatur’s dReam Center Church featured speeches from local activists and leaders, including U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams.
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What your voice reveals about your health
A new smartphone app developed at Emory University is allowing researchers to analyze patients' voice diaries to improve their health.