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Top Atlanta news: Scammer preys on owners of missing pets; metro has above-average fines, fees; more

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Published on October 25, 2019
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Scammer preys on owners of missing pets

The mystery person asks for money and sends the owner photos but doesn't return a pet.

Read the full story on 11ALIVE.

Group says metro Atlanta water is contaminated: Are the numbers legit?

A warning from an environmental group is making people question whether their water is safe to drink in the Atlanta area. But is there cause for concern?

Read the full story on 11ALIVE.

What to know about Atlanta-Charlotte high-speed rail proposal

There’s still plenty of time to submit suggestions.

Read the full story on Curbed Atlanta.

Man who attacked girl at Town Center Mall sentenced to 25 years in prison

The Alpharetta man will spend 25 years in prison after admitting he attacked a child at Town Center Mall in 2018. A Cobb Superior Court judge sentenced Danzell Mitchell, 28, to 50 years, with 25 years to serve in custody and the rest on probation.

Read the full story on 11ALIVE.

Above-average fines, fees bolster revenue in 4 metro cities, study says

A study released Thursday finds that Doraville, Morrow, Riverdale and Clarkston received above-average revenue from fines and fees.

Read the full story on 11ALIVE.


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