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Atlanta police say a 51-year-old turned himself in and has been charged in the 1999 killing of Bridgett Lockhart; detectives continue to seek tips.
A man was shot near the Peachtree Hills shopping center Monday night; witnesses heard two shots and police say the victim was alert and breathing.
A Henry County jury cleared former Stockbridge Elementary special‑education teacher Linda Sturdivant of 13 simple‑battery counts. The verdict closes the criminal case but leaves questions about next steps.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
The family behind Aliera agreed to a $5.1M California settlement, but filings show they claim they can’t pay the full amount while thousands remain with unpaid medical bills.
A toddler was found unharmed after Valdosta police forced entry into a Mack Drive home; two adults were found dead in an apparent murder‑suicide.
Politics & Govt in ...
A City Council committee debated a proposal to let Atlanta police demand bars' financial records for forensic audits, prompting pushback over overreach and business costs.
Two metro Atlanta men were sentenced to federal prison after a 2023 high-speed drug chase that killed one man and paralyzed another. Prosecutors tied the rout to stash houses in DeKalb County.
A 22-year-old man was shot late Monday in southwest Atlanta’s Stone Hogan Connector area and taken to a local hospital. Police say the investigation is ongoing.
Police say a man accused of killing his girlfriend in metro Atlanta is on the run and may have fled the United States. Investigators have asked the public for tips.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A water main break on Steeplechase Drive cut service to more than 100 Roswell homes and closed the road; officials say no boil advisory is active.
Weather & Environment in ...
Fog this morning turns to numerous afternoon storms in Atlanta; heavy downpours could cause localized flooding. Expect slick roads and travel delays.
Federal prosecutors charged four men after threats targeted Atlanta-area Jewish institutions and employees at local tech and gaming firms; one pleaded guilty and faces sentencing Wednesday.
Real Estate & Development in ...
An Ardent affiliate bought Town Center at Cobb at auction for about $51.8M, capping years of tax troubles, vacancies and a 2025 power shutdown.
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