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A Gastonia man was arrested after deputies say he ran naked toward I‑85 near Neal Road and was taken to St. Mary's Sacred Heart for evaluation.
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Google Wallet users with TSA PreCheck at ATL can add a digital passport and use Touchless ID facial scans to clear select checkpoints, speeding security for eligible flyers.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been asked to probe an officer-involved shooting in Henry County. Officials released few details as the independent inquiry began.
A rider was killed Friday on I‑20 eastbound near McDaniel Street after losing control; APD says the rider was speeding and investigators are probing.
A 26-year-old detainee was found unresponsive Thursday in the Clayton County Jail's medical unit and later pronounced dead. The GBI and the county medical examiner are investigating.
A Covington teen pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life with parole possible after 30 years for a July 31, 2023 ambush that killed a 15-year-old. The DA said the plea spares the family a trial.
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Pop-up operator Henryk Kumar is turning a Decatur storefront into Dan’s Snack Bar, targeting an August 2026 opening and an all-day menu of sweet‑and‑savory dishes.
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Real Capital Solutions bought the 36‑story 101 Marietta tower in downtown Atlanta, a notable vote of confidence for value‑add office investment. The deal follows a marketing campaign and loan pressure at the property.
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Americold will close another Atlanta cold-storage site and eliminate about 69 jobs amid a company cost-cutting drive. Local filings show layoffs slated for late July.
A semi-truck struck a train beneath MARTA tracks in southwest Atlanta early Friday, igniting a fire and prompting a temporary bus bridge for riders.
Alexander Wood, 43, has been federally indicted after prosecutors say he fired at a downtown Atlanta homeless encampment in October 2025. He pleaded not guilty and is being held without bail.
Landmark Properties has broken ground on The Standard at Kennesaw, a 656‑bed student housing project minutes from Kennesaw State as enrollment climbs.
GNR Public Health gave NYC Pizza Company a 64U after inspectors found fruit flies, warm food and an expired permit. A re‑inspection is scheduled for July 2.
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