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Top Atlanta news: Dogs find dangerous snail species in luggage at Hartsfield; man drowns in Lanier

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Published on July 01, 2019
Top Atlanta news: Dogs find dangerous snail species in luggage at Hartsfield; man drowns in LanierPhoto: U.S. Department of Agriculture/flickr

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Beagles discover ‘one of the most damaging’ snail species in luggage at Atlanta airport

A pair of beagles discovered two giant African snails in the luggage of a passenger arriving at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International airport, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Read the full story on KTLA 5 Morning News.

Atlanta City Council to consider banning smoking at Hartsfield-Jackson

The council legislation would ban all smoking at the airport, city facilities and specified public places.

Read the full story on 11ALIVE.

Officials seek body of Atlanta man drowned in Lake Lanier

 Officials continued searching for the body of a missing Atlanta man they say jumped into Lake Lanier to help a friend who was having trouble swimming.

Read the full story on MySanAntonio.

6-year-old rescued after near drowning at Atlanta hotel

Police say a 6-year-old girl inhaled water while playing at the pool.

Read the full story on 11ALIVE.

Brawl at suburban Atlanta sports bar kills Georgia man

A Georgia man is dead after a brawl at a suburban Atlanta sports bar.

Read the full story on Houston Chronicle.


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