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A suspected war-era grenade was found among donations at a Peachtree City nonprofit; Clayton County EOD removed it and police say there was no malicious intent.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A Consumer Policy Center report warns that portals and lead services often take large referral fees from agents, and those cuts may be baked into buyer-side commissions.
A person was shot near a Chevron on Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard late Friday; police say the victim is alert and investigators are searching for suspects.
Three people were arrested after deputies found a minivan and a pile of cut copper and fiber‑optic cables at Nelson Park; investigators estimate $30K–$50K in damage.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
Hyundai says it will deploy about 25,000 Boston Dynamics Atlas humanoid robots to U.S. plants, starting at its Georgia Metaplant in 2028, reshaping local training and jobs.
A Haralson County man was sentenced to life after pleading guilty to child molestation and aggravated sexual battery, authorities said.
Community & Society in ...
Emory has tapped Christopher L. Augostini — the university’s enterprise COO — as its 22nd president. He brings deep finance and health‑system experience to the role.
Portman filed plans to build roughly 1,400 residences plus medical and retail space on about 112 acres in Duluth, a move that has triggered a state DRI review. The early filing names Portman as developer and targets completion around 2031.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
DeKalb County commissioners approved a 4-2 vote to raise parking fees at three downtown lots, shifting the courthouse deck from a $6 flat to tiered hourly rates.
An Oakwood man was arrested after police say he bit his wife during an argument about him smoking meth; their teenage daughter recorded the incident.
Food & Drinks in ...
Chef-driven Sayo will open this summer in Peachtree Hills with omakase-style chef tastings and premium sushi offerings. The small, 50-seat dining room aims for a July debut.
An officer-involved shooting near Town Center at Cobb prompted a large law-enforcement response in Kennesaw and shuttered roads while investigators worked. Authorities say the GBI has been asked to investigate.
Crews are racing to finish parks, sidewalks and restaurants in South Downtown as Atlanta prepares to host eight World Cup matches at Mercedes‑Benz Stadium.
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