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The Atlanta Police Department is investigating after a man with gunshot wounds was admitted to Grady Hospital. The circumstances of the shooting are unclear.
A fatal two-vehicle crash on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive NW in Atlanta is under investigation, causing traffic delays and road closures near Westview Cemetery.
A Hall County deputy and an armed driver had a shootout during a chase on I-985/SR 365, with no injuries reported. The suspect, Austin Cole Abel, was apprehended after his vehicle flipped.
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Atlanta's weather forecast predicts transitioning from rain to cold. Showers and strong winds are expected, with temperatures dropping later in the week. Sunny days to follow before potential rain and snow.
A MARTA bus driver was shot and killed over a fare dispute in Decatur; two juveniles are in custody, and a third is at large. A bystander was also injured.
Community & Society in ...
Mulberry has taken over various local services from Gwinnett County, including planning, zoning, taxation, and licensing, without an Intergovernmental Agreement.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Route 27 in Athens will increase service to every 30 minutes starting January 21, easing commutes to key destinations like the UGA library and Walmart.
A Georgia woman was hospitalized with a non-fatal leg wound after being struck by a bullet through her car's windshield in a possible New Year's celebratory gunfire incident in Coweta County.
The Barrow County Animal Shelter will temporarily close for renovations from Jan. 6-10 but will operate by appointment during this period for adoptions and pet claims.
The National Weather Service reports a mix of weather in Atlanta, with conditions ranging from sunny and windy to chances of showers and a 100 percent likelihood of rain Sunday night.
A New Year's Day fire severely damaged the Royale Apartments in Brookhaven, resulting in at least one injury and leaving residents homeless. The cause is under investigation; fireworks have been ruled out.
A fatal shooting in DeKalb County on New Year's Eve left one man dead and another injured, with police investigating the incident and encouraging public assistance.
Metro Atlanta hospitals celebrated the first babies of 2025, with newborns arriving shortly after midnight on New Year's, including baby Cole at Emory Johns Creek Hospital and baby Adonis at Emory Decatur Hospital.
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