Georgia high court to weigh Stacey Humphreys death row appeal
A Cobb County Superior Court judge has granted prosecutors permission to immediately appeal a decision that halted a death row inmate’s scheduled execution.
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Atlanta Dream Celebrate HBCU and Divine Nine Night at State Farm Arena
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - HBCU pride and Divine Nine excellence will take center stage at State Farm Arena this Saturday, September 19th, as the Atlanta Dream host their highly anticipated annual HBCU and D9 Night. The annual matchup honors the rich culture, history, and communit...
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Public sex act leads to arrest at Town Center Mall store
A 62-year-old man faces charges after police say he performed a sex act on himself inside a store at Town Center Mall.
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Report: Sportscaster Joe Buck agrees to new ESPN deal worth $108 million
Sportscaster Joe Buck and ESPN have agreed to a new six-year extension worth approximately $108 million, which guarantees that the longtime announcer will be able to call the cable sports network’s first Super Bowl in February, according to a published report. Read more trending ...
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West Nile virus death confirmed in Georgia, health department says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A person has died of West Nile virus in Georgia, according to the state’s Department of Public Health (DPH). So far, the department has confirmed eight human cases of the virus this year — but that number is expected to rise. The cases come as ...
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Metro Atlanta county expands early voting locations ahead of November election
The 2026 midterm elections are almost upon us and a metro Atlanta county is opening up more opportunities for people to vote. The DeKalb County Government announced Wednesday that it was adding two more locations for early voting. Going forward, residents of DeKalb County will be...
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Georgia receives $43 million in federal grants to combat veteran homelessness
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced millions of dollars would be coming to Georgia to help homeless veterans. The department awarded $43,277,657 in grants on Monday to 21 community organizations across the state. The funding is designated to assist veterans who are homel...
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‘Toy Factory’ exhibit coming to Pullman Yards Sept. 30
“Toy Factory,” a family-friendly, immersive exhibit taking you behind the scenes of a working toy factory, will premiere at Pullman Yards on Sept. 30 and continue through the end of the year. “Toy Factory,” according to an online description , is a 360°-projected workshop with in...
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Dolly Parton: Launch of ‘Dolly Dolls’ tied to late singer’s new museum
Dolly Parton continues to make an impact on the music world and in pop culture. Read more trending news A set of three 12-inch dolls depicting the late Queen of Country Music was released on Tuesday by Integrity Toys , and two of the models have already sold out online. The third...
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Think of the fine! Man returns magazine to library 132 years late
The Concord Public Library had quite a surprise from a patron who discovered a long-overdue magazine. Read more trending news Typically, overdue books or magazines may be a few days or weeks late. Sometimes they are months or even years late. Rarely are they more than a century l...
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APD asks for help in solving 2022 homicide
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta police are asking the public for help as investigators try to solve a cold case homicide from 2022. The department will hold a news conference on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Atlanta News First will stream their comments live. On Dec. 28, 2022, ...
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Former Atlanta youth minister engaged in ‘sexual horseplay’ with boys, prosecutors say
A former Atlanta youth minister has been arrested and indicted on accusations that he groomed several boys “under the guise of spiritual guidance.” Court documents say Jeffrey Turner Taylor, 66, was a young minister at a church in northern Virginia from 1990 to 2002. They say Tur...
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‘It felt humiliating’: Man finds racial slur inside truck after getting oil change
WICHITA, Kan. ( KWCH /Gray News) - A Wichita man says he was shocked to find a racial slur written on a sticker after taking his truck to a car dealership for an oil change. According to Larry Martin, the situation occurred when he took his truck to Rusty Eck Ford for a standard ...