DHS officer indicted after noise complaint led to DeKalb shooting
A U.S. Department of Homeland Security officer faces multiple felony charges after allegedly shooting a neighbor through a door during a noise dispute, according to court documents.
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Nonprofit to host ’35 Natural Wonders of Georgia’ authors
Environment Sandy Springs is hosting a book signing on Nov. 7 with Charles Seabrook and Ann Litrel, co-authors of the acclaimed book, “ 35 Natural Wonders of Georgia to See Before You Die ,” from 4-6 p.m. at the Abernathy Arts Center. For years, Seabrook wrote about his own perso...
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Hertz offers promotion to ‘drive the vote’
Hertz is trying to make sure those who need to get to the polls can do so with its latest promotion. Read more trending news The car rental company is trying to “ drive the vote ” with its Free Day on Election Day deal. From now until Nov. 3, customers can get a free day on a car...
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Georgia House candidate told girl she was pretty, then exposed himself, warrant says
Police have arrested a man accused of exposing himself to a girl at her school bus stop. The same man is challenging a state lawmaker for his seat in the Georgia House. Smyrna Police arrested Andre Stafford on Oct. 22 on child molestation and public indecency charges. Stafford is...
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Mother charged with murder in connection to death of Atlanta child, sheriff says
Editor’s note: The video in this story is from earlier reporting. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A mother has been arrested for murder after her child was found dead inside a southwest Atlanta townhome. Atlanta police located the child in a gated community in the 3500 block ...
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Atlanta gets home matinee for Game 6 of WNBA Finals against Valkyries as NBA keeps primetime slot
(AP) — The WNBA has moved Game 6 of the Finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries to a 12:30 p.m. EDT tipoff Thursday at the home area of the Atlanta Hawks so that the NBA can keep its previously scheduled primetime contest that day. The WNBA worked with the NBA...
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Dollar General sued by FTC, 20 states for alleged deceptive pricing practices
The Federal Trade Commission, joined by 20 states, has sued Dollar General for alleged “long-running deceptive pricing practices” by charging customers more at registers than what was displayed on shelves or published in advertisements. Read more trending news In a complaint file...
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Fayetteville firefighter to fly with U.S. Navy Blue Angels
City of Fayetteville Firefighter and Paramedic Ryan Hyde will fly with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels on Wednesday morning at Atlanta Regional Airport in Peachtree City as part of the team's "Key Influencer" program....
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Clayton County neighborhood under boil water advisory
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A boil water advisory has been issued for a Riverdale neighborhood due to a broken water main. The Clayton County Water Authority (CCWA) issued the localized advisory late Monday for the area near Harvest Lane and Autumn Drive off Valley Hill R...
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‘You can’t go any higher’: American Airlines’ most senior flight attendant retires
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Gray News) - American Airlines’ most senior flight attendant is retiring after nearly 64 years with the company. Carol Fair has worked as a flight attendant for 63 years. At 83, she is retiring at the top of American Airlines’ seniority list. “It’s time. I’ve enj...
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Demolition underway for troubled Buckhead nightclub
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The site of a former nightclub is being demolished in Buckhead. First Alert Chopper captured aerial views of the demolition of the space formerly occupied by Elleven45 Lounge at 2110 Peachtree Road. Elleven45 Lounge, the site of a deadly shooti...
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Oakland Cemetery to celebrate Dia de Muertos on Nov. 1
Now in its fourth year, Atlanta’s largest Dìa de Muertos celebration will return to Oakland Cemetery on Sunday, Nov. 1 from noon to 5 p.m. The free event will be presented by the Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta, the Institute of Mexican Culture, and the Historic Oakland Fo...
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Sheriff: Florida woman left 4 kids at home alone while she traveled to work in Las Vegas
A Central Florida woman is accused of leaving her four young children home alone while she traveled to Las Vegas to work, authorities said. Read more trending news According to a news release from the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, Irene Miller, 50, of Kissimmee, was arrested o...