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Cobb County is coping with a server outage affecting government services, with no clear timeline for recovery after unscheduled maintenance was conducted due to "unusual activity."
Community & Society in ...
A neglected dog named Ruby, found during a homicide investigation by Cobb County Police, has been adopted by a police department employee and is now thriving.
The City of Dunwoody received two GFOA financial management honors—the excellence in financial reporting for 2023 and the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for 2025.
Sports in ...
The Atlanta Braves traded right-hander Ian Anderson to the Los Angeles Angels for left-hander José Suárez, making it the fourth offseason trade between the two teams.
A man was shot on Euclid Ave NE, Atlanta, after protecting women from another male. The suspect shot the victim during a fight. Police have not released the suspect's identity or the victim's condition.
Atlanta PD investigates a March 22nd shooting on North Camp Creek Parkway SW; a woman was shot and is receiving medical treatment. No suspects or motives yet. Investigation ongoing.
A Chatham County man received a 20-year federal prison sentence for a violent 2022 robbery in Savannah where two were shot; he pled guilty to related charges.
Douglas County is launching a Book Mobile and a new mascot on April 9, 2025, at the Douglas County Public Library to enhance literacy and serve the community.
Two people were hospitalized after a trench collapsed in Cobb County; one freed themselves and the other was rescued by fire crews. Their health status post-hospitalization is unknown.
Politics & Govt in ...
Atlanta celebrates the opening of Red's Farm Preserve, an urban farming initiative, with Mayor Andre Dickens and community leaders attending the ribbon-cutting event.
A DeKalb County father and his girlfriend received sentences for the fatal beating of his 5-year-old daughter, Ja'Niyah Herring, initially claimed to be a car accident injury.
A man was shot dead in DeKalb County, with police yet to identify the victim or any suspects after responding to a shooting report on Glen Hollow Circle.
George Glezmann, a 65-year-old Atlanta man, was freed after over two years of Taliban captivity, thanks to efforts by the Trump administration and Qatari mediation.
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