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An 18-year-old mother was killed and her infant daughter survived after a moving truck struck their car in Lithia Springs over the Memorial Day weekend.
Retail & Industry in ...
Delta’s decision to end a food‑service contract in Atlanta led to about 70 layoffs, highlighting how airline service cuts ripple through local vendor jobs.
A man was found shot and killed Monday evening near the Atlanta BeltLine Westside Trail on Stafford Street SW. Police say investigators have not released the victim’s name or suspect information.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Peabo Bryson, 75, was hospitalized after suffering a stroke on Thursday. The family has asked for privacy as he receives care in metro Atlanta.
Atlanta police released images after a 68‑year‑old man was stabbed at 655 Cleveland Ave SW. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest.
Newton police have reopened a decade-old homicide after an 18-year-old was found shot in a creek bed. Detectives are asking anyone with information to come forward.
A Waycross detective was placed on administrative leave after an altercation outside a pediatric clinic left a child's grandmother injured and prompted a GBI review.
Community & Society in ...
More than 100 people at two Gainesville encampments were ordered to leave by midnight Monday. Outreach workers fear medically vulnerable residents will have nowhere to go.
The FDA approved Xocova, the first oral pill to prevent COVID after exposure, for people 12 and older. A Phase 3 trial found a 67% drop in symptomatic infection.
A person was shot outside a Neighborhood Market on Alison Ct in southwest Atlanta; the victim was taken to Grady and police say the investigation remains active.
Weather & Environment in ...
Mostly clear this morning; scattered thunderstorms possible after 2 p.m. with gusty winds that could disrupt the evening commute.
Food & Drinks in ...
Chef Ali Lemma’s Ruki’s Kitchen has moved into Switchman Hall in Peoplestown, pairing Ethiopian tibs and injera with a new Habesha lemon‑pepper wing program. The compact menu is built for sharing in the food‑hall setting.
Shepeard is raffling three pairs of World Cup tickets to donors June 1–5 as local blood supplies fall to critically low levels.
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