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Griffin Memorial Stadium

Teen fatally shot near metro Atlanta high school football stadium identified

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Mariya Murrow
Investigators believe the incident was not random.

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New SR 400 NB exit to I-285 opens in Sandy Springs.

New SR 400 NB exit to I-285 opens in Sandy Springs

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Jennifer Lifsey
A new exit opens Monday for drivers who take 400 northbound to get onto I-285.

Public Safety

Police say a man was found with multiple gunshot wounds in a driveway on Allene Avenue SW.

Deadly shooting triggers SWAT investigation in southwest Atlanta

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Jennifer Lifsey
Some residents of a southwest Atlanta neighborhood were awakened overnight by loud bangs as SWAT teams raided a home during a deadly shooting investigation.

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Zach Thompson

Metro Atlanta man urgently needs help in fight against rare cancer

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Asia Wilson
Zach Thompson, born and raised in Bartow County, needs your help in his battle with cancer. Thompson said doctors told him a stem cell transplant would be his only cure.

Jimmy Carter

At the Carter Center in Atlanta, 99 people become naturalized U.S. citizens on former President...

99 people become naturalized U.S. citizens on Jimmy Carter’s 99th birthday

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Bridget Spencer
“I love this country. I love Georgia," one of the new citizens said.

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Police scene tape

Man dies at hospital after being shot in Fulton County, police say

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Atlanta News First staff
Police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead in Fulton County Sunday night.

Jimmy Carter

A sign wishing Jimmy Carter a happy 99th birthday in downtown Plains, GA.

In Plains, Jimmy Carter’s 99th birthday celebrated with songs and peanut butter ice cream

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Doug Reardon
Carter, who typically spends birthdays with his family in the privacy of their Plains home, did so again to mark his 99th.

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Aimee Lafakis was reported missing by her  family on Friday, according to the Brookhaven police...

Family desperate for answers after Brookhaven woman goes missing

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Hope Dean
The family of Aimee Lafakis, 48, reported her missing on Friday after nobody heard from her past 2 a.m.

Public Safety

Kaomarion Kendricks has several arrest warrants, including for murder, aggravated assault and...

Teen wanted in connection to shooting death near Atlanta high school football stadium, police say

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Ellie Parker and Hope Dean
Griffin police said a 14-year-old boy was shot near Griffin Memorial Stadium.

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A homicide investigation is underway in Dacula.

Homicide investigation underway in Dacula, Gwinnett County police say

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Atlanta News First staff
A homicide investigation is underway in Gwinnett County Sunday afternoon, according to police.
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VIDEO: Woman smashes UGA student performer’s keyboard, reaches into tip jar

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Hope Dean
Thankfully, bystanders booed the woman and her friends away and helped Hsu set his keyboard back up.

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14-year-old killed in Lithonia shooting, police say

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Hope Dean
Despite the officers’ and first responders’ quick response, the teen died while being taken to the hospital, Lithonia police said.

News

State prison officer killed by inmate, Ga. corrections department says

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Hope Dean
Robert Clark, 42, was escorting two prisoners from the dining hall when one of the offenders attacked him from behind with a homemade weapon, according to the department.

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12-year-old dead, several children injured in Troup County vehicle crash, sheriff says

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Hope Dean
“This appears to be a tragic accident and our thoughts are with all involved,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement.

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Atlanta credit union displays 450-foot-tall mural of Jimmy Carter for 99th birthday

Updated: Oct. 1, 2023 at 10:07 AM EDT
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By Hope Dean
The art features three portraits of Carter, emphasizing his importance in Georgia, the nation and the world.

Jimmy Carter

‘We honor you, Mr. President’ | Politicians, celebrities and more pay tribute to Jimmy Carter during 99th birthday

Updated: Oct. 1, 2023 at 9:33 AM EDT
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By Tim Darnell and Hope Dean
Georgia's favorite son entered hospice care months ago, yet is about to mark another milestone.

Jimmy Carter

Here’s how you can send birthday wishes to Jimmy Carter

Updated: Oct. 1, 2023 at 7:47 AM EDT
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By Jennifer Lifsey
The Carter Center invites you to join them in wishing him a happy 99th by sharing your own birthday wishes virtually.

Jimmy Carter

Georgia’s favorite son Jimmy Carter turns 99

Updated: Oct. 1, 2023 at 12:00 AM EDT
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By Tim Darnell
The nation's 39th president has long surpassed previous records for America's longest living former chief executive.

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Carter Center holds early 99th birthday celebration for Jimmy Carter

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 11:40 PM EDT
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By Joshua Skinner
Jimmy Carter's 99th birthday felt less like a party and more like a warm hug.

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Plains celebrates the 99th birthday of the town’s most famous resident

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 10:37 PM EDT
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By Doug Reardon
The place put on the map by a peanut farmer-turned-president is almost frozen in time.

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Henry County inmate dies after apparent suicide, sheriff’s office says

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 10:13 PM EDT
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By Ellie Parker
He was found during a routine cell check with a sheet around his neck and tied to his bed.

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1 person dead, all lanes open after crash on I-75 exit ramp in Clayton County

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 10:08 PM EDT
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By Ellie Parker
A crash has shut down all lanes of an exit ramp on I-285 in Clayton County, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation.

Public Safety

Man shot just blocks from Georgia State’s football stadium, police say

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 5:06 PM EDT
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By Ellie Parker
Police said a man was shot at 600 Martin St. SE just before midnight Saturday.

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PHOTOS: Jimmy Carter park, museum celebrate former president’s birthday a day early

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 4:59 PM EDT
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By Hope Dean
The celebrations are likely being held on Saturday instead of Sunday because of the possible government shutdown tomorrow.

News

Georgians remain in limbo as government shutdown looms

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 2:18 PM EDT
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By Bridget Spencer
Lawmakers in Washington have yet to reach a deal on the budget.

News

Activists outraged after city releases largely unredacted ‘Cop City’ referendum signatures

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 11:21 AM EDT
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By Hope Dean
The documents were posted on Friday with only the petitioners’ date of birth blacked out.

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Community mourns band director from Cobb County high school

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 9:58 AM EDT
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By Hope Dean
Madison Argo worked at Wheeler High School in Marietta, where he led the marching band and conducted class bands.

News

2 dead, several injured in 10-car pileup on I-285, police say

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 7:36 AM EDT
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By Hope Dean
Police and the fire department did not comment on how the accident happened.

News

Historic West End business owner holds meeting to address gun violence

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 11:32 PM EDT
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By Asia Wilson
A special community meeting to address gun violence in the West End was held after three people were killed in a shooting last Saturday.

News

Midtown Atlanta has changed a lot in two decades. It’s about to change even more

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 11:29 PM EDT
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By Joshua Skinner
Construction on Phase 3 is not expected to be complete until 2026.

Better Call Harry

UPDATE: Local property management company blasts BBB’s ‘F’ rating

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 11:09 PM EDT
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By Harry Samler
Excalibur Homes LLC is accused of delaying work and maintenance orders and withholding security deposits without cause.

Jimmy Carter

How the Allman Brothers Band helped Jimmy Carter win the White House

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 7:23 PM EDT
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By Chelsea Beimfohr
Carter, like thousands of other Americans, was a fan of the Southern rock-and-roll band in the 1970s. It was the same time period in which he was campaigning for president.

News

In viral TikTok video, black bear joins South Ga family for breakfast

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 6:51 PM EDT
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By Madison Foglio
“Once the bear jumped the gate, I was like aw man we’re dead, we’re all dead.”

News

Atlanta men’s chorus finishes third at Worlds, prepares for future performances

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 6:37 PM EDT
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By Joshua Skinner
AVP is one of the southeast’s premier harmony groups, part of the 23,000-member Barbershop Harmony Society.

News

Georgia musicians write Jimmy Carter a song for his 99th birthday

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 6:31 PM EDT
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By Doug Reardon
Tim and Sarah Williams and their songwriting partner Kellie Parr have always admired Carter for his work in and out of the White House.

News

Duluth senior living community fails health inspection with just 25 points

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 6:27 PM EDT
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By Adam Murphy
Senior living community fails health inspection with only 25 points.

News

Student loan repayments begin next week: What you need to know

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 6:26 PM EDT
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By Brittany Ford
Georgia is among the states with the highest numbers of student loan borrowers.

Politics

Over 63K active-duty GA servicemembers at risk of work without pay during shutdown

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 5:54 PM EDT
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By Rachel Aragon
More than 63,000 active-duty service members in the state are at risk of not getting paid during the shutdown.

News

Metro Atlanta woman creates miniature replicas of people’s homes

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 5:36 PM EDT
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By Amanda Rose
Even the tiniest of homes tell a story and Dufour is honored to share them.

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Mother advocates for child seat safety after accident

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 5:16 PM EDT
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By Abby Kousouris
"A miracle!" That’s how one mom describes an experience after her 4 children walked away after a terrifying accident, only complaining about their headaches.

Entertainment

Sweetwater Brewery auctioning off Ed Sheeran’s guitar for charity

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 5:07 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
Proceeds from the raffle will be donated to Camp Twin Lakes.

News

Man arrested in connection with shooting at coin laundry in Marietta

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 4:54 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
An Atlanta man has been arrested after he reportedly shot a Marietta man at a coin laundry on Pat Mell Road.

News

Need to see how your favorite restaurant did on an inspection? Here’s how

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 3:25 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
The Georgia Department of Public Health puts its inspections of food services, tourist accommodations and business swimming pools online.

Public Safety

Validated gang member wanted for murder by LaGrange PD arrested in Columbus

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 2:47 PM EDT
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By Jatavia O'Neal
A validated gang member wanted for murder and several additional charges has been arrested in Columbus, sheriff’s say.

Jimmy Carter

Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter’s lifelong love affair

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 12:27 PM EDT
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By Tim Darnell and Atlanta News First staff
The couple married on July 7, 1946.

News

Atlanta Community Food Bank receives big donation ahead of expected holiday demand

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 12:26 PM EDT
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By Don Shipman
As part of the Atlanta Apartment Association’s (AAA) 36th annual Food-A-Thon, the group donated hundreds of pounds of food Friday that its members have been collecting over the last several months.

News

Clayton County police look for missing 17-year-old facing ‘multiple mental illnesses’

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 11:55 AM EDT
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By Hope Dean
Christian Martin was reported missing two days ago when she left home without permission, police said.

News

‘Empty the Shelters’ event to reduce animal adoption fees amid crisis

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 11:10 AM EDT
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By Hope Dean
From Oct. 1 to Oct. 15, the BISSELL Pet Foundation is sponsoring reduced animal adoption fees at nearly 350 shelters nationwide.

Trump Investigation

Georgia senator who wanted review of Fulton DA’s actions in Trump indictment suspended from party caucus

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 10:16 AM EDT
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By Mariya Murrow
In a written statement, Georgia Senate Republicans announced Moore would not be allowed to participate in any future caucus, citing violations of caucus rules on multiple occasions during Moore’s push to investigate Willis.

Public Safety

Fight leads to stabbing at Cobb County motel

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 8:42 AM EDT
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By Jennifer Lifsey
A motel in Marietta is at the center of a crime investigation.
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