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A brawl during Georgia high school football playoffs leads to player suspensions and legal disputes, disrupting the schedule and prompting community support for the Gainesville team.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
An inmate escaped from Grady Memorial Hospital and is considered "armed and dangerous" after stealing an SUV and a gun. Authorities are actively searching for him.
A pregnant woman died in a DUI-related crash in Newton County; the driver of the BMW involved is facing charges. The Georgia State Patrol is investigating.
A motorcyclist died on Thanksgiving night in a collision with a Ford Fusion in southwest Atlanta. The driver of the car was uninjured and stayed at the scene. Police are investigating the incident.
Community & Society in ...
Atlanta celebrates the season with over 30 pop-up bars offering holiday-themed décor and seasonal drinks, as reported by FOX 5 Atlanta and Rough Draft Atlanta.
A man was hospitalized after a shooting during a verbal dispute in Atlanta; police are investigating the incident.
A vehicle crashed into a DeKalb County BP gas station, catching fire and prompting an emergency response; four people were hospitalized. An investigation is ongoing.
A judge partially overturned suspensions of 34 Gainesville High football players, following an on-field brawl, allowing them to play in the quarterfinals. The GHSA is appealing, delaying the game.
Over 10,000 participants joined the Gobble Jog in Marietta and 13,000 ran Atlanta's Half Marathon on Thanksgiving, supporting local charities like MUST Ministries.
Marietta's 3rd Annual Merry Market on December 6 features holiday vendors, treats, and live music at Atherton Square, promising a festive shopping and family-friendly experience.
A Georgia Bureau of Investigation probe led to the arrest of Shantokeo Rolax, a Coffee County Sheriff's investigator, on multiple charges including Harassing Communications and False Statements.
Leisure Services Department hosting a free winter outdoor movie night featuring "Dr. Seuss' The Grinch" at Sandy Creek Park on December 19 with gates opening at 5:15 p.m.
John Siggers, owner of Siggers Hairdressers in Georgia, faces sexual battery charges and a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and assault at his salon.
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