Woman sentenced after nearly $10M Amazon scam funds luxury lifestyle
An Atlanta woman will spend more than 16 years behind bars after stealing nearly $10 million from Amazon and forging a federal judge’s signature while out on bond.
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First Alert Forecast: Dry & calm weather continues through next week
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — It’s going to be a beautiful stretch of fall weather with plenty of sunshine and no rain in sight! Tonight: Clear and Cool Tonight will be clear and cool with lows in the mid to upper 40s across North Georgia. Saturday: Cooler Saturday will be ...
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Atlanta man accused of stealing car caught by license plate reader
An Atlanta man was arrested after police located a reported stolen vehicle using an automated license plate reader. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] On Wednesday, the Glasgow Police Department in Kentucky arrested Christian Walls, of Atlanta, after stop...
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Atlanta Dream Prepare for Game 4
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - History in the making right here in Atlanta! The Atlanta Dream now in the WNBA finals against the Golden State Valkyries gearing up for Game 4 Saturday night at State Farm Arena. From standout performances all season long to electrifying crowds, owners o...
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Georgia inmate dies of tuberculosis
A inmate in one of Georgia’s prisons has died after contracting tuberculosis. The Georgia Department of Corrections confirmed that an inmate entered custody at the McRae Women’s (Diagnostic) Facility and was then transferred to the Pulaski State Prison in central Georgia. [DOWNLO...
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Both suspects now in custody after innocent man killed outside Walmart
Police say both suspects are now in custody after an 81-year-old bystander was shot and killed outside a Walmart on Shallowford Road. According to the Gainesville Police Department, Erron Lamar Dorsey turned himself in to authorities in East Point this morning. He is now being he...
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InvestigateTV+ Weekend: Billion Dollar Blitz
( InvestigateTV ) — Fans pack the stands and coaches cash in. Chris Nakamoto found an increasing part of the bill is landing on students and universities. Plus, accountability disappears online when a company vanishes the second something goes wrong. Billion Dollar Blitz Here’s a...
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Legendary LSU basketball coach Dale Brown dies at 90
BATON ROUGE, La. ( WAFB /Gray News) - Dale Brown, the legendary LSU men’s basketball coach who transformed the Tigers into a national contender and coached some of the biggest names in college basketball, died on Oct. 23. He was 90. Brown spent 25 seasons leading the LSU men’s ba...
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Man wanted in deadly shooting at Buckhead apartments arrested after standoff in Johns Creek
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Police said a man wanted in a deadly shooting at a Buckhead apartment building was arrested after a SWAT standoff in Johns Creek on Friday. He’s the fourth suspect arrested in the case. Atlanta and Johns Creek police said they executed warrants...
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Meghan Markle’s father investigated for child pornography, reports say
(Gray News) - Meghan Markle’s father Thomas Markle is allegedly being investigated for possession of child sexual abuse material, according to multiple reports. The allegations against Markle Sr. were first reported Thursday by The Sun newspaper by his son. Thomas Markle Jr. info...
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Water repairs completed, service restored to DeKalb residents
Water has been restored to DeKalb County residents impacted by the watermain that broke at the intersection of Ottawa Trail and Rock Springs Road Wednesday afternoon. Service was was fully restored Thursday evening. Discolored water may occur, but customers were advised to run th...