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The Flying Machine, a runway-side diner at Gwinnett County’s Briscoe Field, must vacate its longtime spot by Oct. 1 after a county lease change. Owners say they’re scrambling for a new home.
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Hot and sticky Saturday — Heat Advisory noon–8 p.m. with isolated storms possible after 3 p.m. Plan for heat and brief evening downpours.
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Arkansas troopers say they found roughly 150 pounds of packaged marijuana in a van driven by a Stockbridge woman; she was booked on felony charges.
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A Ball Ground family's Nest camera recorded a black bear toppling a bird feeder overnight and neighbors say sightings have been rising across the north metro area.
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Financial disclosures show the SBA chief held $1M–$5M stakes in xAI and SpaceX that ballooned after SpaceX’s record IPO, producing multi‑million dollar gains. Watchdog scrutiny now follows.
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South Fulton is offering up to $25,000 in no-repay grants to seniors for home repairs; applications close July 31 and early pop-up sessions drew long lines.
Generative AI is powering voice‑cloning and deepfake scams in Georgia and South Florida, producing convincing impersonations that have cost victims millions.
Hot, humid Friday in Atlanta with a Heat Advisory for parts of east‑central Georgia. Scattered afternoon storms could bring heavy rain and gusty winds.
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Hundreds packed a Bartow County meeting to oppose a proposed 111‑acre data center on the Etowah River, raising alarms about water, noise and industrial infrastructure.
A 75-year-old woman was shot Wednesday morning near Washington Road and Camp Creek Parkway in East Point; police say no suspects have been named and the investigation is ongoing.
A person was killed early Thursday after being struck by a train near Feldwood Road and Roosevelt Highway in South Fulton. Police are investigating.
After a 56.23% primary win, Bottoms has been campaigning through rural Georgia on healthcare and turnout. Local Democrats see early promise, but November still hinges on metro margins.
Mid-70s morning and a high near 89°F; spotty late‑afternoon storms possible. Cooling center at Selena S. Butler Park is open weekdays.
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