Man sentenced to 25 years in prison for abusing teen in Suwanee
A Gwinnett County jury convicted Caleb Jamal Burton of sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl in 2021.
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Act3 Playhouse launches collaborative arts venue with 360 Arts Blvd
Fourteen years after setting up shop in Sandy Springs and a short-term Georgia Ensemble Theatre residency, Act3 Playhouse is launching a collaborative arts venue at the theater with 360 Arts Blvd . The new model brings together multiple production companies and a youth conservato...
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South Carolina teen accused of striking occupied golf cart with car
A South Carolina teen is accused of attempted murder for allegedly striking an occupied golf cart with his vehicle, authorities said on Wednesday. Read more trending news According to a news release posted online by the Hardeeville Police Department, Jaron Ronmil Cooper, 19, of H...
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SNAP benefits change on Oct. 1
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is changing effective Oct. 1. Read more trending news The Hill said the benefits, also known as SNAP or Food Stamps, will increase because of the annual cost-of-living adjustment for most people. The increase is to help offset inflati...
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‘His loss is deeply personal’: Police officer found dead hours after disappearing while wakeboarding, chief says
PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (Gray News) - A police officer in Colorado was found dead hours after disappearing while wakeboarding. On Sunday, Colorado Parks and Wildlife said in a post that officers were searching for a missing person in “the area of Peck Creek/west-central area of” the...
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Former mansion owned by Taylor Swift selling for nearly $8 million
The California mansion where Taylor Swift wrote the material for her acclaimed “1989″ album is up for sale. The price tag? Nearly $8 million. Read more trending news Swift bought the Pillsbury Estate in 2011, according to Parade . She sold the 1.5-acre compound in and house built...
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BlazeSports to host 1st Georgia wheelchair football tournament
BlazeSports America will host Georgia’s first USA Wheelchair Football League tournament, starting on Saturday, in Kennesaw. Eight teams from across the United States will compete in the two-day event at Town Center Mall. The tournament is free and open to the public. BlazeSports ...
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Aging Untold: Meet the man behind ‘Taking Care of Granny;’ and how learning new things boosts your brain
( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold , we shatter the notion that you are ever too old to try something new and share how to break through doubt and embrace fresh adventures. Plus, we highlight the rising number of male caregivers with creator Dugan Meredith — the f...
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‘Flesh-Eating’ bacteria cases reported across U.S. as Florida records another death
A deadly bacteria found in warm coastal waters is raising concerns in Florida and other states. Here's what to know.
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Atlanta Fashion Week and Atlanta Art Fair coincide for a weekend of creativity
Fashion and visual art are in the spotlight to kick off October, with Atlanta Fashion Week scheduled for Oct. 1-4 and the Atlanta Art Fair bringing galleries and artists to Pullman Yards during the same weekend. Fashion takes the runway Atlanta Fashion Week returns Oct. 1-4 with ...
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Georgia man admits to setting woman on fire during argument over debit card
A Georgia man has pleaded guilty in a case that investigators say began with an argument over a debit card and left a woman with severe burns . [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Roger Evans entered a guilty plea Monday in connection with the April 2026 i...
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Light the Night Brings Hope to Piedmont Park for Blood Cancer Awareness
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - As Blood Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, one of Atlanta’s most moving traditions returns to Piedmont Park this weekend. Light the Night brings survivors, families, and supporters together Saturday evening to raise awareness and critical funds fo...
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GOP doubts about Georgia and North Carolina have Republicans shifting focus in battle for Senate
Editor’s Note: Rough Draft Atlanta has partnered with The Associated Press to bring our readers expanded coverage of the upcoming midterm elections on Nov. 4 Republicans once saw Georgia and North Carolina as promising pieces of their strategy to keep control of the Senate . But ...