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Atlanta police investigated a shooting focused on the 600 block of Lee Street SW; the victim was reported alert and breathing as detectives processed the scene.
Weather & Environment in ...
Showers likely Sunday with gusty east winds and pockets of heavy rain. Expect highs near 74°F and slower commutes in wet spots.
A three-day police search in a Douglasville subdivision ended Friday; neighbors say investigators haven't explained why and sources link the operation to a body found nearby.
Parks & Nature in ...
Georgia DNR is urging Central Georgians to "stay GatorWise" as sightings rise and officials share simple safety tips to avoid conflicts around ponds, creeks and lakes.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Octave sold Rivermont Square on Holcomb Bridge Road in Alpharetta for $18.95M and kept an outparcel while lining up a national tenant for the pad.
Two Thomaston residents face felony child‑abuse charges after a child was airlifted to Atlanta; the GBI says the investigation is active and the case will be referred to the Griffin Judicial Circuit.
Hayden Hancock was cited for DUI, speeding and an open container and placed on administrative leave while the city investigates.
Fayette County deputies say card‑skimming devices were found at three local dollar stores. Officials urge tap‑to‑pay, inspect terminals, and report suspicious readers.
A suspected war-era grenade was found among donations at a Peachtree City nonprofit; Clayton County EOD removed it and police say there was no malicious intent.
Cobb County crews pulled 17 people from fast‑rising floodwaters near Powers Ferry and Columns Drive as storms moved through the area. Officials warn more heavy rain is possible.
A Consumer Policy Center report warns that portals and lead services often take large referral fees from agents, and those cuts may be baked into buyer-side commissions.
A person was shot near a Chevron on Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard late Friday; police say the victim is alert and investigators are searching for suspects.
Community & Society in ...
Atlanta’s Point‑in‑Time tally rose 6% this year, pushing nonprofits to warn that demand for rapid rehousing and rental help is outpacing supply.
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