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Federal prosecutors say four people laundered more than $1 million through a Norcross money service called Pulga La Esperanza; the operator faces deportation and others received long federal sentences.
Police closed a section of the BeltLine near Flagler Avenue after a person was stabbed Thursday around noon. Authorities have not released the victim’s condition.
A Fayetteville couple pleaded guilty after guns bought in Georgia were recovered at the Del Rio port of entry bound for Mexico. Sentencings are set for June and August.
Community & Society in ...
Arthur M. Blank's 10‑year, $50M scholarship initiative has disbursed more than $4.2M to nearly 600 students at Spelman, Morehouse and Clark Atlanta, closing urgent gaps ahead of commencement.
APD’s Homicide Unit is investigating after officers found at least one person dead in the 800 block of Conley Road SE. Detectives are canvassing the area for witnesses and surveillance footage.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
DreamHack turns the GWCC into a global gaming festival this weekend, with IEM Atlanta, Call of Duty League Major III and more than $1.4M in prizes.
A judge in Marietta signed a warrant accusing a Massage Hut employee of sexual battery after detectives said they lacked probable cause.
Parks & Nature in ...
Senators Ossoff and Warnock secured $2 million to build a pocket park beneath the John Lewis mural in Sweet Auburn as part of the Butler Street YMCA redevelopment.
A Tattnall County grand jury indicted former Smith State Prison warden Brian Adams on charges tied to a prison gang and an alleged contraband smuggling ring.
Real Estate & Development in ...
OXOS Medical signed a roughly 40,000‑sf lease at Midtown’s Tower Square, the first office tenant since AT&T left in 2020 and a needed win for the renovated tower.
Canton police interrupted a Dollar General burglary last Thursday and later linked the suspect to a Chevron break‑in.
An exterior lockdown at an Atlanta middle school was lifted Wednesday after officers cleared the campus and found no active threat. No injuries were reported.
A man was rushed to the hospital in critical condition after a stabbing on the 500 block of Piedmont Avenue NE in Old Fourth Ward; police say no arrests have been made.
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