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Neighbors in an Atlanta block say 'hundreds' of rats are overrunning yards and alleys, prompting public‑health guidance and calls for action.
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Decatur High Classrooms Become City’s New Firefighter Factory
Hundreds of teens converged on Piedmont Park for a Play4PeaceATL summit that pushed to reclaim the park and press for a 'peace park' designation after a deadly April shooting.
Hall County firefighters carried an injured black Labrador out of a ravine during Thursday night's storms and took the dog to a veterinarian for treatment.
Decatur approved three new firefighter positions and will start a dual‑enrollment firefighter program at Decatur High this fall. The first class is already full and partners with Atlanta Technical College.
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