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Atlanta, GA

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

The federal appeals court in Atlanta is allowing a man on death row to continue pursuing a lawsuit in which he seeks to ...

Court allows execution-by-firing squad lawsuit to go forward

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

ATLANTA — Channel 2 consumer investigator Justin Gray has learned that 22 nurses practicing in Georgia have allegedly obtained their licenses with fake diplomas or transcripts. The Georgia Board of Nursing has sent them letters asking them to voluntarily surrender their nursing licenses within 30 days. Those letters were...

20+ practicing Georgia nurses obtained licenses with fake diplomas or transcripts, feds say

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Lawn Starter compiled a list of the dirtiest cities across the country.

One Georgia City Named Among The 'Dirtiest' In America

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If you think you're hearing more howling sounds of coyotes nearby, you may be right -- and you may need to take extra precautions during February and March to protect your pets.

Hearing Coyotes Howling at the Moon? Take Precautions Now to Protect Your Fur Babies from Georgia's Song Dogs

Gwinnett County, GA

Buford, GA

A situation involving the Gwinnett County police SWAT team is underway Tuesday morning just outside Buford, authorities said.

UPDATE: Gwinnett SWAT standoff ends after suspect found dead inside house

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The man was reportedly playing with a gun when the gun opened fire and hit his girlfriend standing in front of her in the chest. The police have taken the man into custody and his interrogation is going on .

Shot while playing with a gun, girlfriend killed in front of her

Marietta, GA

As evidenced by the howling often heard at night around Marietta and West Cobb County, the coyote population in Georgia continues to grow in both rural and urban areas. According to the Wildlifeboss.com, Georgia's coyote population is nearing 100,000 animals -- despite well-publicized and controversial programs in recent years to control or reduce the population of the "song dog."

Don't Let a Georgia Dingo Eat Your (Fur) Baby! Follow These Tips for Pet and Human Safety in Southern Coyote Season

Alina Andras

If you live in Georgia and you are looking for new restaurants to try, here is a list of four amazing pizza spots in Georgia that are well-known for serving absolutely delicious food, made with fresh and high-quality ingredients only.

4 Amazing Pizza Places in Georgia 

Stone Mountain, GA

The News&Stuff

Stone Mountain GA- Kelvin Dickerson,59 came home from a 3 month stay in a local medical facility to learn his utilities had been disconnected due to non-payment and facing eviction from his apartment. And his bank account with a zero balance.

Stone Mountain man robbed by cash app.

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Warner Robins, GA

The Telegraph

The U.S. Attorney’s Office said it unsealed a 13-count indictment on Jan 19. The indictment charged nine individuals and each of them face life in prison.

9 people in Middle GA face life in prison for armed drug trafficking ring. Here’s more.

Tennessee State

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Winter travel woes drag on for airline passengers as extreme winter weather batters several states. According to FlightAware, nearly 1,000 flights were canceled and delayed across the U.S. early Tuesday as a wave of freezing rain and sleet move through central Tennessee, central Kentucky, and southern West Virginia.

Multiple flights delayed, canceled at Atlanta airport due to winter storm

ATLANTA — The MARTA police are investigating a domestic incident which led to a shooting involving a MARTA officer. MARTA Police Chief Scott Kreher said at 9 p.m. Monday, one of the MARTA sergeants called the Five Points MARTA station for help regarding an incident she was involved in on Wall Street.

MARTA officer shoots ex-boyfriend after he beat her up while she was on duty

Black Enterprise

Meet N’namdi Arinze, the founder and owner of Vegan Wangs, an Atlanta-based delivery and catering service that offers soy-free vegan chicken wings and gluten-free oyster mushroom wings along with side items and drinks. The Black-owned company has already pleased vegans and non-vegans alike with its various flavors including Buffalo,...

Entrepreneur Opens First Black-Owned, Plant-Based Vegan Chicken Wings Restaurant in Atlanta

A man, initially believed to have been playing with a gun when it went off and killed his girlfriend, has been accused of intentionally pulling the trigger, according to court documents.

Cops: Boyfriend shoots, kills girlfriend in SW Atlanta

Cobb County, GA

Two people have been injured in a shooting in Cobb County Tuesday morning, according to authorities.

2 men injured in Cobb shooting, police say

SOUTH FULTON, Ga. — Police are on the search for suspects who swindled several men in multiple robberies after meeting them on a dating app. South Fulton police are investigating a string of robberies that occurred in the area of the Old National Highway. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app...

Police investigating multiple robberies after thieves lure victims through popular dating app

Washington State

ATLANTA - Atlanta city officials say they have been unable to deliver millions in COVID-relief funds to citizens who badly need the cash in order to stay in their homes. The city has helped thousands of families by providing rental assistance. The direct payments could be used for utilities and associated housing costs.

Atlanta sends millions of dollars in COVID-relief back to Washington

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ATLANTA — Doors open on Wednesday for Atlanta's newest P.F. Chang's Chinese Restaurant location, according to a release from the company. Lovers of the restaurant's Mongolian chicken, lettuce wraps and more can line up for a seat at their bistro at Perimeter Mall. The restaurant is currently open for takeout and delivery only.

P.F. Chang's to open 5th Atlanta location on Wednesday

ATLANTA — See police video of the incident above. Police in Georgia are seen on video potentially save the life of a person accused of stealing a patrol vehicle. According to the authorities, the cop car was taken during a traffic stop early Saturday. The suspect, identified as Mickal...

Video: Suspect in Georgia steals police car, gets stuck on tracks as a train approaches

ATLANTA - Atlanta police are searching for a man accused of violently attacking his ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend at a home early Monday morning. Officials with the Atlanta Police Department say they were called to the 3100 block of Reeves Circle NW at around 2:45 a.m. Monday. According to investigators, the...

Man on the run after stabbing ex's new boyfriend, Atlanta police say

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens kicked off his “Year of the Youth” plan Monday in an effort to help curb violence affecting ...

Atlanta mayor launches ‘Year of the Youth’ to combat violent crime

Rough Draft Atlanta


The Atlanta Police Department’s Homicide Unit is requesting the public’s assistance on identifying the suspect involved in the fatal shooting that occurred on Jan. 27 in Downtown. According to the report, officers responded to a person shot call at 30 Marietta St NW at around 8:20 a.m.  Upon arrival, officers located a male with a […]
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Atlanta Police seek public’s help in identifying suspect in Downtown shooting death

Gay, GA

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A dating app designed to allow LGBTQ people to meet and connect has reportedly turned into an attraction for criminals who target innocent users. Officials are warning LGTBQ people in metro Atlanta to be cautious when meeting others through dating apps like Grindr. Police...

String of robberies connected to gay dating apps in metro Atlanta, police say

ATLANTA — A woman is recovering after being stabbed during an argument in Atlanta. According to police, shortly after 7 p.m., the victim was arguing with a woman she knows at 477 Windsor Street SW when the argument turned violent and she was stabbed in the leg. [DOWNLOAD: Free...

Woman stabbed during argument with another woman in Atlanta

Fulton County, GA

Memphis, TN

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. - The Fulton County Sheriff's Office says that they are considering a name change to one of its crime units as a response to the death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tennessee. In a statement Tuesday, Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat said his agency is one of...

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