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WSB‑TV posted a video of a triple shooting in northwest Atlanta on Sunday; the clip gave few details and investigators are asking for tips.
A downtown First Friday concert in Gainesville turned deadly Friday night; one man died and another was hospitalized as police investigate. Authorities are asking witnesses to come forward.
Weather & Environment in ...
Heat Advisory through 8 p.m. July 4 in Atlanta; highs near 96°F and heat‑index values into the low 100s. Slight, spotty afternoon storms possible.
Two Griffin teens were arrested after a week‑long string of vehicle break‑ins in Spalding County culminated in gunfire at a homeowner's house last Saturday.
A person drowned Thursday in Stonecrest after DeKalb County Fire Rescue responded to a home on Mossey Drive. Officials say it was unclear whether the water incident happened inside the house or nearby.
Heat Advisory in metro Atlanta through 8 p.m. Saturday; highs near 96–97°F and heat indices up to 105°F. Shift Fourth of July plans to morning or evening and stay hydrated.
Food & Drinks in ...
A new sushi restaurant called An has filed to take 811 Peachtree in Midtown Atlanta and will occupy roughly 3,326 square feet. Owner Tram Anh Nguyen confirmed the plan but gave no opening date.
A federal appeals court affirmed a $21M judgment after a 2018 Taser left Jerry Blasingame paralyzed and later dead. The ruling trims punitive damages and sends fee issues back to the trial judge.
A Cedartown First United Methodist Preschool employee was placed on leave while police investigate alleged inappropriate conduct involving a 4-year-old.
Michel Arnette’s team plans Siren, a seafood restaurant next to Arnette’s Chop Shop in Brookhaven, slated for late summer with menu details still to come.
Retail & Industry in ...
A shareholder‑rights firm says it’s probing Wheels Up after the company’s 2025 results and a 1‑for‑20 reverse stock split. The notice raises the prospect of investor litigation.
An Atlanta man was booked on aggravated assault after a June beating near Poncey‑Highland left a man dead; police and jail records say the suspect is held on $75,000 bond.
A man was found shot inside a vehicle Tuesday at the Stratford Ridge Apartments in Marietta. Cobb County police say the victim is in critical condition and are seeking tips.
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