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Blazing apartment fire forces evacuations overnight
Atlanta firefighters battled a heavy fire at an apartment building on Old Hapeville Road SW shortly after midnight Wednesday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Atlanta Fire Rescue Department said crews responded to the 2600 block of Old Hapeville Road SW...
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Parents of college hockey player who collapsed during workout want coaches put on leave
TEMPE, Ariz. ( AZFamily /Gray News) - The parents of an Arizona State University hockey player who collapsed during a team workout last month and is unlikely to fully recover are calling for the coaches to be removed amid the investigation. Matthew Mayich, a sophomore defenseman ...
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New ransom note in Nancy Guthrie disappearance ‘not credible,’ authorities say
TUCSON, Ariz. ( AZFamily /Gray News) - Authorities say a new ransom text message linked to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance nearly eight months ago is “not credible.” The Pima County Sheriff’s Department confirmed Tuesday that the message, which surfaced Monday, is “not credible.” “...
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Man sentenced for 2025 killing of parking service worker over boot fee
A 34-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison Tuesday for shooting and killing a parking services employee who was attempting to remove a boot from a vehicle last year, according to the DeKalb County District Attorney's Office....
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Atlanta transportation plan: City hosts open houses for 2040 transit vision
The Atlanta Department of Transportation is seeking community input across all 12 city council districts to shape a comprehensive transit plan extending through 2040....
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Atlanta transportation plan seeks public input on road repairs, safety and accessibility
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The future of transportation in Atlanta is being planned through the eyes of the public. The Atlanta Department of Transportation on Tuesday launched the first of 12 community engagement sessions for its Comprehensive Transportation Plan. The f...
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2 teens shot in Atlanta’s Glenrose Heights neighborhood
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Two teenagers were shot in south Atlanta on Tuesday night, according to police. Just before 7:10 p.m., Atlanta police officers responded to reports of two people shot at a home near the intersection of Oak Drive and Empire Boulevard, in the Gle...
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USDA, HUD sign agreement to streamline affordable housing process
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) Tuesday, officials say will make the homeownership process easier. “Facing a lot of America today is the lack of a...
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Sensory-friendly hours launched at North Georgia State Fair
The 94th North Georgia State Fair introduced sensory-friendly hours on Tuesday, giving guests with sensory sensitivities a quieter, less chaotic carnival experience in Cobb County....