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Mom arrested after son found walking alone near home
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Cold blast reaches metro Atlanta; flurries still possible in NE Georgia
Metro Atlantans, bundle up. We have the coldest air of the season blanketing over the city this morning.
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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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Athens man avoids jail time on Jan. 6 felony charge
An Athens man was sentenced Thursday for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot.
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Here’s who’s joining the Trump administration
President-elect Donald Trump continues to fill key posts in his second administration. He has a 75-day transition period to build out his team before Inauguration Day.
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UGA adds security measures on running trails where Laken Riley was killed
In the nine months that have passed since Laken Riley was killed, the University of Georgia has taken steps to address some of the blind spots on popular running trails.
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35 boxes of cremated remains found in burned Cobb funeral home, police say
Police said they made the discovery after being notified that Medford-Peden Funeral Home and Crematory on Canton Road in Cobb County was vacant and unsecured.
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Recognizing nursing excellence: A ripple effect at Emory Healthcare
Delivering exceptional nursing care is about the hundreds of small things done daily that might go unseen.
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How well do you know Atlanta’s unique Christmas traditions?
Take our quiz to put your knowledge of Atlanta Christmas traditions to the test!
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Coca-Cola’s AI holiday ad sparks controversy for not being the ‘real thing’
The argument over brands incorporating AI into advertising campaigns is far from settled.
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Delta plans sharper focus on premium travelers, selling extra services
Delta unveils details on its strategy to sharpen focus on premium travelers during its investor day in New York on Wednesday.
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Photos: Metro Atlanta pets meet Santa Claus
These metro Atlanta pets had their photos taken with that jolly old elf, Santa Claus.
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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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Housing group slams rehab at Atlanta’s GE Tower
Residents and activists asked Atlanta to investigate concerns and provide some oversight of owners and management at the 201-unit GE Tower apartment complex in Mechanicsville.
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Traveling for the holidays? Georgia flu cases are rising
The CDC reports influenza infections are growing or likely growing in 25 states, including Georgia, but COVID-19 infections are falling nationally and in the state.
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Will Fulton County embrace new group hoping to relieve jail crowding?
Prosecutors, public defenders and other officials within Fulton County’s justice system are establishing a new framework to improve cooperation so cases move more quickly.
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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.