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Georgia cleared HB350 to allow anonymous newborn surrender in monitored boxes at fire and police stations; supporters call it lifesaving while critics raise privacy concerns.
Weather & Environment in ...
Low humidity and gusty northeast winds push Atlanta into elevated fire danger Tuesday. A Red Flag Warning covers parts of the metro; avoid outdoor burning.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Greystone and Harmony Housing paid about $22M for four Forsyth County complexes, preserving roughly 212 affordable apartments across Winston‑Salem and Kernersville.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A maintenance worker was killed on Ridgewood Street after an argument over a work light. A suspect has been arrested and faces a murder charge.
Sports in ...
Marist guard Kate Harpring was named AJC player of the year after a record-breaking senior season that included a state title and the Naismith national award.
Food & Drinks in ...
A 45-seat Japanese supper club from Mujo’s chef J. Trent Harris opens at 99 West Paces in Buckhead, serving yoshoku-inspired plates, robatayaki and a deep sake program.
Two pedestrians were struck in a hit-and-run near Vine City early Saturday; one is critically injured and police say the driver fled. Detectives are investigating.
Two men were shot early Easter morning near Edgewood Avenue SE in southeast Atlanta; one victim is now stable and police are investigating. Witnesses are asked to call in tips.
A 4-year-old died after a shooting near the 900 block of Washington St. SW in Southwest Atlanta; police say the case is under investigation.
A cellmate at Clayton County Jail has been charged with malice murder after a 66‑year‑old inmate died following a beating that has renewed calls for state intervention.
A buyer and a McDonough couple say they were bilked over the same 2016 Hyundai Sonata sold on Facebook Marketplace; police recovered the vehicle and are investigating.
Police seized 14 dogs from an alleged illegal dog‑training operation in southwest Atlanta and arrested the owner after discovering squalid, stacked kennels.
Lawmakers passed HB 295, a measure letting property owners sue cities over encampments and sanctuary policies. Advocates say it could criminalize homelessness and saddle local budgets with lawsuits.
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