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Eric Bauza, the modern voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and more, dies at 46
(Gray News) - Eric Bauza, the Emmy Award-winning voice actor who was the modern voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and many more Looney Tunes characters, has died at the age of 46, his family says. Bauza’s family announced the voice actor’s sudden death in a statement on Instagram ....
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Leadership Georgia names Class of 2027, including 13 Atlanta residents
Thirteen Atlanta residents are among the 63 people chosen for Leadership Georgia’s Class of 2027, which the statewide program announced Mon., Oct. 19. The organization selected the class from several hundred applicants. Members will spend the coming year in a program built around...
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Mother of woman killed by ex-boyfriend speaks out for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The mother of a 21-year-old woman shot and killed by her ex-boyfriend at work last Halloween is sharing her daughter’s story to warn others during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Elaijiah Whitley was killed at her job nearly a year ago. Her ...
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Airbnb to limit checkout chores hosts can require
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Airbnb is limiting the checkout chores hosts can require of guests. Starting Nov. 20, hosts can no longer require guests to wash and put away dishes, strip bedsheets, start laundry or take out the trash. Guests must still follow house rules. Ai...
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First Alert Forecast: Dry week ahead; rain chances by next weekend
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Dry conditions will continue through the end of the work week with breezy northeast winds and near-seasonal temperatures. Rain chances will begin to increase as we head into late next weekend. Tonight and Monday: Breezy and Cool Lows will be in...
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Large fire at seafood processing plant prompts evacuations in Oregon city
NEWPORT, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) - A large fire at a seafood processing plant prompted evacuations in Newport, Oregon, over concerns that the smoke contained ammonia. Crews battled a large structure fire that broke out at a freezer building in the Pacific Seafood plant on the his...
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Dream-Valkyries Game 6 venue still unclear amid State Farm Arena conflict
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Atlanta Dream’s loss to the Golden State Valkyries on Saturday tied the best-of-seven series 2-2 and guaranteed a return to Atlanta for Game 6 with one question still unanswered. Where will it be played? Game 6 is set for Thursday, Oct. 29,...
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DeKalb County neighbors hear explosion before fatal house fire
One person is dead, and two others are injured after a heavy fire tore through a three-story home on Lake Drive in DeKalb County on Saturday night, according to fire officials....
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Man arrested after stray bullet hits boy in southeast Atlanta, police say
A man is in custody after a stray bullet from a neighborhood dispute hit a young boy late Friday night in the Ormewood Park neighborhood, according to police....
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Mother dies trying to save her 2 sons after they were swept away while snorkeling
(Gray News) - A British woman visiting the Bahamas with her family died attempting to rescue her two sons after they were swept out to sea. According to the Royal Bahamas Police Force, the 36-year-old was snorkeling with her husband and two sons near the southern point of the isl...
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Georgians deserve better than today’s divisive political discourse
As Georgia enters the general election season, a broad coalition of faith communities has come together to plant a stake in the ground. While our religious traditions and political leanings may differ, we are united by a firm commitment to the dignity of every person, the importa...
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Bodycam video shows police rescuing man from burning Jeep after crash; driver facing multiple charges
A Massachusetts driver who officers pulled from a burning Jeep after an early-morning crash Sunday is expected to face multiple charges, police say.