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Police: Shooting outside polling location appears to be suicide

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According to Fulton County officials, at about 11:30 a.m. on Election Day a voter in Atlanta was shot in the precinct parking lot after voting. The poll manager at the…

Johns Creek to become the permanent home of mobile Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica

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The rolling Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica, The Wall That Heals, will make its final stop in Johns Creek, where it will reside permanently. The 250-foot replica last visited the city…

Inmate killed in morning traffic accident

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An inmate who was assigned to work detail in Gwinnett County was struck and killed by a motorist Wednesday morning while he was following behind the work detail bus on…

Early morning hit-and-run kills 46-year-old pedestrian

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An early morning hit-and-run accident took the life of a 46-year-old woman Monday. The victim has been identified as Teresa Reynolds. According to police, Reynolds was struck and killed at…

Deal signs transit bill into law

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Gov. Nathan Deal today signed the long-awaited transit bill, legislation that creates the state-level Atlanta-region Transit Link Authority, known as the ATL, which provides a new structure for coordinated transit…

Here’s what Georgia’s new hands-free driving law means for you

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What you already know: The hands-free driving law has been the talk of the state since January, so you've no doubt heard that it exists. You've probably also heard that…

Marc Urbach withdraws from governor’s race

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Georgians now have one less choice for governor on the republican side of the May 22 primary after one candidate announced he has left the race. Republican candidate for Governor…

Yes, you’re paying more for gas. Here’s why

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Unless you own an electric car, walk or bike to work, you've had to fill up your tank at some point this month. Chances are, you experienced some sticker shock…

Public safety issues continue after building collapse in downtown LaFayette

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The collapse of a building in LaFayette’s downtown square earlier this year continues to pose safety problems. Late this afternoon, City of LaFayette officials notified Walker County about additional structural…

The city of Savannah is suing pharmaceutical companies over the opioid epidemic

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In the search to solve the problems of the opioid epidemic, many Georgia cities and counties have resorted to drug buyback programs, armed paramedics with Naloxone, and developed programs that…

Atlanta’s new mayor is taking on blight by demolishing neglected buildings

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Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced last week the launch of her ‘Fight the Blight’ initiative in Southwest Atlanta. Bottoms kicked off the initiative with the demolition of six dilapidated…

Fulton County Commission Chairman Robb Pitts involved in car accident

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Fulton County Commission Chairman Robb Pitts was involved in a two-car accident Thursday morning in Sandy Springs. According to a news release, Pitts was a passenger in the vehicle and…

6 Things About Georgia We Didn’t Know Last Week (April 3)

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It may be Spring Break for students throughout Georgia, but that doesn't mean the learning has to slow down. Over the course of the last week, we've learned some big…

Beautiful Bright Beauty Fashion Girl

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