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A Lovejoy police officer was placed on administrative leave after a social-media video showed a physical encounter at a Walmart. The department launched an internal review and is asking for tips.
Weather & Environment in ...
Patchy morning fog will cut visibility until about 10 a.m.; sunshine pushes highs near 83°F. Expect breezy winds Monday and a wet pattern midweek.
A 63-year-old Dallas man, Patrick Ramsey, died after his bass boat struck a breakwater at Allatoona Landing late Friday; investigators say the death is under review.
A GBI investigation led to the arrest of former Baldwin assistant police chief Justin Ferguson after money was found missing from the department's evidence room.
Quenisha Poole was convicted in the 2024 shooting death of her mother's boyfriend and sentenced to life with parole eligibility plus five years.
A Lenox man was sentenced to 15 years after prosecutors say he sextorted a 16‑year‑old he met on Snapchat. The FBI recovered child sexual abuse material from his phone.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon into evening; expect gusty winds and brief heavy downpours.
Real Estate & Development in ...
GID completed phase one of its $2B High Street project in Dunwoody and landed a major office tenant, setting the stage for the next buildout.
Three out-of-state people were indicted by a Cobb County grand jury on arson and property-damage charges tied to a 2022 attack on a contractor linked to the Atlanta training center.
Politics & Govt in ...
The Atlanta Press Club will stream three days of primary debates April 26–28, featuring nearly 85 candidates for statewide and congressional races ahead of May 19.
Wildfire smoke hazes Atlanta this morning while the day warms to about 84°F. Showers and thunderstorms arrive late Friday night into Saturday.
A cyclist was sent airborne in a hit-and-run on the Atlanta Beltline; the rider says the driver fled and is urging witnesses to come forward.
Elmington and Benefit Street paid $73.25M for the 433‑unit Resia Tributary in Douglasville and will rebrand it Sylvan Tributary. The sale spotlights investor demand for newer apartments along Atlanta's I‑20 corridor.
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