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A conservative talk-radio host's surprise endorsement of Sen. Jon Ossoff has Georgia politicos talking. The move adds a new wrinkle to a high-stakes Senate fight.
Community & Society in ...
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.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 16-year-old boy was shot Friday on Mt. Zion Road in Clayton County and later died. Police say the investigation is active and no arrests have been made.
Emory Law students asked the Supreme Court to decide whether federal court employees are excluded from workplace civil‑rights protections, backing a former public defender who alleges harassment.
A DeKalb County ESPLOST paperwork error left Atlanta Public Schools and City Schools of Decatur underpaid by millions; county officials say they’ve alerted the state and will reconcile the funds.
Atlanta police want tips after an attempted robbery at Maverick Luxury Apartments on May 17; the victim was unharmed and a reward is being offered.
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.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A 10‑ton posting on Thompson Road near Redd Road is pushing buses and heavy trucks onto alternate streets and has neighbors worried about emergency access.
Police responded to an active situation at a Bullsboro Drive business Friday evening. Officials say the scene was contained and drivers were urged to avoid the area.
Weather & Environment in ...
Clear morning and a high near 85°F. Small chance of an afternoon storm; hotter with daily storm chances returning this weekend.
A man was found dead beneath a tour bus in a DeKalb County hotel parking lot; investigators say the death appears accidental and the medical examiner will rule.
Mostly cloudy and muggy Friday across metro Atlanta, with flash flood warnings in parts of south‑central Georgia and a Flood Watch for Upson County. Expect heavy, sudden downpours into the evening.
A large oak toppled onto a pickup on Pea Ridge Road early Friday, killing two passengers and sending two to a Macon hospital. The wreck came as tropical remnants swept through north Georgia.
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