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Mental health

How to cope after release of Tyre Nichols’ fatal arrest

Updated: 39 minutes ago
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By Asia Wilson
Mental health expert provides tips for children and adults following tragedies

National

Protesters march down the street Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn., as authorities...

GRAPHIC: Memphis police disband unit that fatally beat Tyre Nichols

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The video released Friday renewed questions about how fatal encounters with law enforcement continue even after repeated calls for change.

National

FILE - Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin reacts after a play during the first half of the...

Damar Hamlin thankful, speaks publicly for 1st time in video

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Damar Hamlin released a video Saturday in which he says he’s thankful for the outpouring of support and vows to pay it back.

National

Five people, including two children, were injured Saturday after a gunman or group of people...

1 dead, 4 injured, including 2 children, in Baltimore shooting, crash

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By CNN Newsource
Five people, including two children, were injured Saturday after a gunman or group of people opened fire Saturday evening in Baltimore.

News

Police arrest 20-year-old woman in connection with stabbing in DeKalb County

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Atlanta News First staff
The DeKalb Police Department arrested a 22-year-old woman after she reportedly stabbed a man in his 50s.

National

Don’t rush to file your tax return, expert says

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Josh Ninke and Jordan Gartner
Tax season has started but some say that doesn’t mean you should file right away.

News

Fatal shooting investigation underway in Fulton County

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Atlanta News First staff
This is an active investigation and there is no information on the shooter at this time.

National

Memorial fund for Tyre Nichols raises more than $700K in one day

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Myracle Evans and Jordan Gartner
A memorial fund for Tyre Nichols has reached its fundraising goal in one day.

National

Police: 6 killed in ‘gruesome’ head-on crash

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Jeff Cole and Jordan Gartner
Police say multiple people have died in a head-on crash.

News

Protests held in Atlanta after video of Tyre Nichols’ fatal beating

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Miles Montgomery
In wake of the release of a video showing five former Memphis police officers brutally murdering Tyre Nichols, another protest is scheduled in Atlanta on Saturday afternoon.
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Calhoun Police: Pilot and passenger escaped crash before plane caught fire

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Miles Montgomery
An investigation is underway after a plane that took off from the Tom B. David Airport in Calhoun crashed on Saturday afternoon.

News

Road could be closed ‘up to four hours’ after cement truck spills in Savannah

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Miles Montgomery
Officials have closed the lanes between Cloverdale Drive and Carr Avenue after a cement truck spilled over.

Public Safety

Man pulled to safety after stealing police car, crashing on train tracks

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Miles Montgomery
A 29-year-old Atlanta man faces multiple charges after police say he stole an Atlanta police cruiser early Saturday morning.

Public Safety

80-year-old Ellenwood man sentenced to life in connection to fatal shooting

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Miles Montgomery
Superior Court Judge Danielle Roberts sentenced an 80-year-old man to life in prison after a guilty verdict in the murder of a 19-year-old.

News

Fugitive sex offender on the run for nearly 17 years captured in Atlanta

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Miles Montgomery
A fugitive sexual predator who has been on the run for nearly 17 years has been captured by U.S. Marshals Service in Atlanta, U.S. Marshals Service officials confirmed to Atlanta News First.

News

Crews work to repair water main break in Decatur

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Miles Montgomery
Crews from the DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management are working to repair a water main break on a busy road in Decatur.

News

Investigation underway after fire damages Stonecrest apartment

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Miles Montgomery
A fire at an apartment in Stonecrest is under investigation.

Public Safety

18-year-old woman shot while sitting in car in southwest Atlanta

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Miles Montgomery
Police are investigating a shooting that left an 18-year-old woman injured in southwest Atlanta on Friday evening.

News

Metro Atlanta residents react to deadly shooting near synagogue in Israel

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 11:30 PM EST
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By Asia Wilson
The Jewish community in Metro Atlanta said this is hard to stomach Friday, as many of their friends and family are there right now.

News

UGA says staffer killed in crash wasn’t authorized to drive vehicle

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 10:50 PM EST
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By Alexandra Parker
The Georgia Athletic Department says the staffer killed in the wreck that also killed football player Devin Willock wasn’t authorized to drive the car involved in the wreck.

News

Several metro Atlanta businesses close early ahead of anticipated unrest

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 6:35 PM EST
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By Adam Murphy
There is a level of uncertainty in downtown Atlanta ahead of the release of the Tyre Nichols video.

News

Local law enforcement agencies condemn actions of Memphis cops ahead of video release

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 6:34 PM EST
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By Zac Summers
Cobb County Sheriff Craig Owens and chiefs of police for agencies across the county held a press conference Friday afternoon as a ‘show of support, not force.’

News

Policies banning gay men from donating blood might be getting revised

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 6:20 PM EST
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By Sawyer Buccy
The revisions call for a new screening process, the questions would focus less on the way someone identifies. Someone might be asked if they have ever tested positive for HIV or if they have a history of taking medication for HIV.

News

LIVE BLOG | Atlanta protests remain peaceful after release of Tyre Nichols videos

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 5:20 PM EST
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By Atlanta News First staff
Protests are planned for Friday night at Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta in response to the release of the video related to Tyre Nichols beating and death in Memphis, Tennessee.

News

College Park police search for missing 63-year-old woman with dissabilities

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 5:18 PM EST
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By Atlanta News First staff
College Park police are asking for the public’s help locating Raven Deyon Burnside who was last seen on 2010 Sullivan Road Jan.25.

Public Safety

Police release video from deadly shooting of 13-year-old in southwest Atlanta

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 4:46 PM EST
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By Miles Montgomery
Police are investigating after a 13-year-old boy was shot and killed in southwest Atlanta late Saturday evening.

Public Safety

Atlanta police looking for suspect in armed robbery

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 4:07 PM EST
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By Alexandra Parker
Javon Joshua Andre is accused of robbing a man at gunpoint Sept. 16, 2022 at 2405 Fairburn Road SW.

News

Atlanta braces for potential civil unrest over Memphis police brutality case

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 3:42 PM EST
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By Rebekka Schramm and Atlanta News First staff
Atlanta business owners are preparing for the protest Friday evening after the release of the video of Tyre Nichols’s arrest.

News

Cobb County remarks on Tyre Nichols death, DeKalb County announces increased patrols

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 3:39 PM EST
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By Mariya Murrow
Cobb County law enforcement officials are holding a news conference as cities brace for the release of the video showing Tyre Nichols beaten by police.

News

Atlanta mayor sends letter to employees before release of Memphis video

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 3:38 PM EST
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By Atlanta News First staff
The mayor of Atlanta sent a letter to city employees on Friday afternoon related to the release of the Tyre Nichols video in Memphis, Tennessee.

Public Safety

Paulding County daycare owner arrested for assaulting multiple children, report says

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 3:00 PM EST
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By Jamarlo Phillips
Officials said they expect more charges to be filed against Lipsky.

News

1 found dead in early morning apartment fire in DeKalb County

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 1:25 PM EST
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By Jennifer Lifsey and Madeline Montgomery
Fire crews are working to contain a fire at an apartment complex in DeKalb County.

News

Teenage girl shot during attempted car theft, Atlanta police say

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 1:10 PM EST
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By Natasha Pollard
Atlanta police confirm a teen girl is in the hospital after being shot at during an attempted car thief.

Public Safety

Man arrested in Clayton County after shooting rifle in air, police say

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 1:03 PM EST
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By Jamarlo Phillips
In the picture taken by police, you can see two rifles and a tube of Carmex lip balm on the ground.

Investigates

Legislation filed to prohibit court clerks from cashing in on passport processing fees

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 8:44 AM EST
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By Rachel Polansky
A metro Atlanta lawmaker filed a bill that would prohibit superior court clerks and probate judges from personally keeping passport processing fees.

News

State of Emergency declared ahead of anticipated release of Tyre Nichols video

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 5:47 AM EST
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By Atlanta News First staff
The executive order gives the Governor the power to activate 1,000 National Guard units.

News

Church damaged by fire overnight in DeKalb County

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 5:04 AM EST
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By Jennifer Lifsey
A fire broke out early Friday morning at the Power of Faith International Church on Columbia Drive in Decatur.

News

Rapper sends new message to Atlanta youth about gun violence

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 11:30 PM EST
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By Tori Cooper
On Thursday the community banded together to find a solution to the ongoing youth violence plaguing metro Atlanta. A town hall was held by the Mayor of South Fulton and Rapper Young Dro at the South Fulton Arts Center and it drew hundreds of teens and parents to the auditorium.

News

Gwinnett County accepting applications for Citizen’s Police Academy

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 10:53 PM EST
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By Alexandra Parker
The academy “[develops] a growing nucleus of responsible, well-informed citizens who want to learn more about their police department.”

National

DA: 5 Memphis officers ‘all responsible’ for Tyre Nichols’ death

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 10:53 PM EST
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By The Associated Press and ADRIAN SAINZ and REBECCA REYNOLDS
Video footage of the arrest has been shown to Nichols’ family, but it has not been made public.

News

Experts call for boost in clinical trial opportunities in Atlanta

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 10:26 PM EST
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By Savannah Louie
The gap between the number of clinical trials and the number of participants is about 40 percent.

Positively Georgia

Georgia 9-year-old with Sickle Cell encouraging other children

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 9:45 PM EST
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By Sawyer Buccy
We did not find Amiya Brown. Amiya found us.

Entertainment

John Mayer brings solo acoustic tour to State Farm Arena March 27

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 9:14 PM EST
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By Alexandra Parker
Superstar John Mayer is bringing his solo acoustic arena tour to State Farm Arena March 27.

Public Safety

Carroll County man convicted of 2021 murder

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 8:46 PM EST
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By Alexandra Parker
41-year-old Sherrod Montgomery was convicted of killing 63-year-old Ricky Buchanan Cox.

Public Safety

Person shot on Creste Drive in DeKalb

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 8:18 PM EST
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By Alexandra Parker
The victim was taken to the hospital.

News

Cobb County man sexually assaults minor after giving her water bottle, police say

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 7:30 PM EST
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By Atlanta News First staff
A Cobb County man is arrested after he allegedly sexually assaulted a 12-year-old girl at Shaw Park in Marietta, on Jan. 22.

News

Georgia’s Attorney General prosecuting 18 demonstrators charged with domestic terrorism

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 6:50 PM EST
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By Patrick Quinn
Georgia’s Attorney General is prosecuting 18 ‘Stop Cop City’ demonstrators charged with domestic terrorism.

News

Self storage facility burns down in Whitfield County

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 6:46 PM EST
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By Alexandra Parker
The Whitfield County Fire Department says there are no salvageable items from the building.

News

MARTA’s new CEO says current expansion project list may not be financially feasible

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 6:26 PM EST
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By Don Shipman
During an Atlanta City Council Transportation Committee meeting, Collie Greenwood, who just this past year took over as MARTA CEO, said his agency needs to revise its list of Atlanta expansion projects known as More MARTA, from 17 to seven. Greenwood says there isn’t enough money.

News

Restaurant Report Card: Athens Kouzzina fails with 58; Yeero Village earns 100

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 6:11 PM EST
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By Adam Murphy
It's Greek week on Restaurant Report Card!
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