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A pedestrian was fatally hit by a vehicle on Campbellton Rd in Atlanta; he had been acting erratically in traffic before the incident. The driver is cooperating with the investigation.
Randy King received a life sentence without parole and 20 extra years for the murder of Buckhead valet Harrison Olvey in 2023, as reported by 11Alive and FOX 5 Atlanta.
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Georgia's Senate approved a bill allowing retired teachers to return to work while still collecting retirement benefits, which now moves to the House for consideration.
Carver High senior Raven Brown was shot while asleep in her Southwest Atlanta home; her family says she suffered multiple injuries and a bullet remains lodged near an artery.
Year‑end data and local police reports show violent crime fell in many big cities in 2025, and Atlanta recorded a notable drop in homicides. Officials say targeted enforcement and prevention helped drive the decline.
A woman was run over outside a Kennesaw gas station after a dispute; Cobb County police are investigating and asking anyone with footage or tips to come forward.
Two Norcross men were convicted of rape and given life sentences without parole after prosecutors said they abused a girl over several years.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
CDC posted Level 2 travel notices after chikungunya outbreaks in Bolivia, Cuba, Seychelles, Sri Lanka and Suriname; travelers should prevent mosquito bites and discuss vaccines.
The GBI is investigating the death of inmate Michael James Waller Jr. at Chatham County Jail after he ingested an unknown substance and died despite medical intervention. An autopsy is planned.
DeKalb County's sanitation services will be rescheduled due to Presidents Day, with no collections on Feb. 16 and a one-day delay for the rest of the week.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
On the anniversary of his death, Pradeep Sood’s family joined advocates to demand a raised crosswalk on Peachtree Street where he was killed.
Emory, Grady and Piedmont say months of drills and new coordination have hospitals ready for the World Cup, though locals remain worried about ER capacity after 2022 closures.
A Gwinnett County bus driver has been tied to off‑duty DUI charges from November 2025; the district says he’s no longer employed and is reviewing screening and testing policies. Parents at Sugar Hill and Lanier schools were notified.
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