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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A Georgia woman filed a federal complaint alleging Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson waged years of threats and harassment after she refused to participate in alleged illegal conduct. The suit seeks damages and injunctive relief.
Community & Society in ...
Bellwood Coffee painted over a mural honoring Jovita Moore at its Grant Park cafe, prompting online backlash. The shop apologized and pledged to commission new artwork.
Politics & Govt in ...
Anna Kenney says Emory breached her contract after she posted "good riddance" about Charlie Kirk; the suit blames political pressure and seeks damages.
Former President Joe Biden endorsed Keisha Lance Bottoms on Friday, giving the ex-Atlanta mayor a national lift in a crowded Georgia Democratic primary ahead of May 19.
A Douglas County mother and her boyfriend were arrested after police say they assaulted a teen during a seizure; investigators allege the child suffered visible injuries.
Food & Drinks in ...
A floral pop-up and seasonal cocktails have refreshed St. Julep, the ninth-floor rooftop at the Kimpton Sylvan in Buckhead.
A DeKalb County driver struck a school bus Friday morning and fled; two Bethune Middle School students were uninjured and police are searching for the motorist.
Parkview High in Lilburn was evacuated Friday after a bomb threat; students are safe while Lilburn police sweep the campus.
A Miami‑to‑Atlanta Delta flight returned to the gate after a passenger refused to end a call, forcing deplaning and an arrest. The delay pushed the aircraft back about an hour.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A new Zumper report moved Atlanta to the 25th priciest U.S. rental market, with one‑bedrooms averaging $1,620 — a touch above the national median. Neighborhood gaps remain wide.
Parks & Nature in ...
A long-running city–nonprofit partnership has protected more than 1,000 acres and helped expand 60 parks across Atlanta. The milestone locks in forested parcels and new neighborhood access to nature.
Cobb County police issued a BOLO for a man linked to two child‑molestation cases. Investigators say he frequents the Oak Ridge Road and Blair Bridge Road area and is also wanted in Douglasville.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A DOT study shows a three‑mile MLK Drive rebuild cut crashes sharply and — by the agency’s count — produced zero fatalities since the project finished in 2022.
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