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Mayor Dickens highlights success of Atlanta's summer youth employment program
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has released the report for the 2024 Summer Youth Employment Program, emphasizing the city's ongoing commitment to creatin...
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Hosea Helps seeking donations to help others during holidays
Hosea Helps, a well-established charitable organization, is reaching out to the Atlanta community for donations to support those in need during the ho...
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Bank employee stabbed during attempted robbery, Atlanta police say
A bank employee was stabbed during an attempted robbery at the United Community Bank on Caroline Street NE in Atlanta. Atlanta police are actively sea...
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FBI Atlanta releases Hate Crime Response Guide amid rising incidents
The FBI Atlanta has introduced a Hate Crime Response Guide in response to an increase in hate crime incidents. The guide outlines crucial steps for in...
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Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young signs with The Jordan Brand
Atlanta Hawks star point guard Trae Young has officially signed with The Jordan Brand, known for its iconic Jumpman logo. This partnership marks a sig...
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Raffensperger certifies Georgia 2024 election, congratulates President-elect Tru...
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger certified the results of the 2024 election on November 22, 2024, in a contrast to the controversial afte...
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Holiday travel season underway at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airpo...
Approximately 4.2 million travelers are expected to pass through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport from Friday until December 3, markin...
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President of Atlanta’s historically Black Spelman College steps down after leave...
President Helene Gayle of Spelman College, a historically Black women's institution in Atlanta, has announced her permanent resignation after a leave ...
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Another Atlanta brewery to permanently shut down
Steady Hand Beer Co., a brewery in Atlanta, is set to close its doors permanently on November 24, 2024, after six years of operation. The closure adds...
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Georgia Department Confirms Statewide Payment Delays to Vendors
The Georgia Department has confirmed statewide payment delays to vendors due to payroll migration to a new system, as stated by a spokesperson. This i...
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Donald Trump expected to nominate Kelly Loeffler as agriculture director
Donald Trump is poised to nominate ex-U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler as the new agriculture director, succeeding former Governor Sonny Perdue. This signi...
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Man arrested in deadly Gwinnett County targeted drive-by shooting
A man has been arrested in connection with a targeted drive-by shooting in Gwinnett County, marking the area's first homicide since 2022. The incident...
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Atlanta Beltline seeking volunteers for advisory committee on public art
Atlanta Beltline officials are inviting community members to volunteer for an advisory committee focused on public art, aiming to gather diverse persp...
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Man sentenced to life in connection with deadly home invasion, Cobb County Distr...
A man named Rodney Jacob Sanders has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for his involvement in a deadly home invasion ...
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Body cam footage becomes focus in trial against man charged with killing Cobb Co...
Body cam footage played a crucial role in the ongoing trial of Jerome Cox, who is charged with the fatal hit-and-run of a Cobb County teenager. The fo...
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Federal chemical safety board chair calls BioLab fire ‘completely unacceptable’
Federal investigators released a critical report highlighting the BioLab chemical fire incident in Rockdale County, which has been described by the ch...
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More than 100 Georgians sleep outside in solidarity with youth experiencing home...
More than 100 Georgians participated in a "sleep out" event to raise awareness and funds for youth experiencing homelessness. Close to 150 participant...
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Metro Atlanta food bank asking for donations after Hurricane Helene relief effor...
The Georgia Mountain Foodbank, a nonprofit organization in Gainesville, is urgently requesting donations due to resource depletion following its assis...
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‘American Idol’ singer Caleb Kennedy pleads guilty to deadly DUI crash, sentence...
Caleb Kennedy, a former contestant on “American Idol,” has pled guilty to a deadly DUI crash and has been sentenced to prison. Initially facing 25 yea...
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Trump hush money sentencing delayed
The sentencing for President-elect Donald Trump's hush money case has been delayed indefinitely by the overseeing judge. This development marks a sign...