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From troubled youth to trouble on the mat, Atlanta teen making most of judo opportunity
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Judo is not a sport for the weak-hearted, but according to Black Ice Judo Sensei Joshua White, it can be for anyone else. “Pull, pull tight! Yes,” he tells two grade-school students as they roll on a mat. White runs Black Ice Judo under the War...
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Cat tests positive for rabies, attacks 2 in Norcross, officials say
County officials are warning residents after a cat tested positive for rabies following an attack on two people in Norcross on Thursday.
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Ex-’American Idol’ contestant standing trial for murder allegedly told lover about killing his wife
TIPP CITY, Ohio (Gray News) - Testimony continued this week in the murder trial of former “American Idol” contestant Caleb Flynn. Flynn is accused of killing his wife, Ashley Flynn, earlier this year and staging the crime scene as a burglary to mislead investigators. The 40-year-...
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Cobb County overdose deaths drop more than 26% as community coalition targets fentanyl
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — As communities nationwide grapple with the relentless spread of illicit fentanyl, new public health data shows one metro Atlanta county is making measurable headway in saving lives. Drug overdose deaths in Cobb County dropped more than 26% betw...
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Search for remains continues in Smyrna dismemberment case, no formal ID
Investigators have not officially identified the woman and are awaiting DNA testing and confirmation from the medical examiner.
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Youth soccer team loses East Point field after six-year partnership
Oz Pizza and Soccer in the Streets are at an impasse after more than five years over pitch usage in East Point.
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Thune: It’s a margin-of-error race, pledges $1.7M as Collins faces steep headwinds
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Senate Majority Leader John Thune joined Republican U.S. Senate nominee Mike Collins at an Atlanta cafe Friday, pitching tax cuts to service workers as national Republicans attempt to shore up the Georgia race amid mounting campaign headwinds. ...
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Fun Spot America Atlanta auctions off rides and games at shuttered park
Fun Spot America Atlanta is selling off all its amusement rides, arcade games and equipment in Fayette County through an online auction.
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Authorities arrest 145, seize drugs and guns in Operation Wildfire
A 45-day multi-agency law enforcement operation targeting violent crime and narcotics in Richmond County resulted in 145 arrests and the seizure of drugs and guns, according to federal and Georgia authorities....
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High diesel prices hurt food bank that aids families in need
As diesel prices continue to tick up, the Atlanta Community Food Bank is drawing from its reserves to cover rising fuel cost. The nonprofit distributes almost 500,000 pounds of food daily. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] “W e’ve got a fleet of almost 3...