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Pedestrian dies after crash on Roswell Road in Sandy Springs

ROSWELL, Ga. - A deadly crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian shut down part of Roswell Road in Sandy Springs on Wednesday. Sandy Springs police posted a traffic alert about a heavy police presence near 7645 Roswell Road. A FOX 5 photographer at the scene reported that a motor vehicle and a pedestrian were involved.

Sandy Springs, GA · 20h

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How Ryan Seacrest is giving his old high school football team something it never had

The future of Dunwoody (GA) High School football is being built by more than just the players on the field. It's being built by hundreds of community members who have come together to give the Wildcats something they've never had before: a stadium of its own. Fueled by a donation from Dunwoody alum and television host Ryan Seacrest and a community-wide fundraising effort, Seacrest Stadium is officially set to break ground the week of Nov. 23, following county approval on Nov. 9. And when it opens next fall, the whole community will be able to call it their own. “I think we’re all kind of part owners of this,” said Steve Fortenberry, former teacher and president of the Dunwoody High School Community Association. “I think you’re really going to see that it wasn’t just the county building this and we show up. This is Dunwoody’s stadium. We are kind of the Green Bay Packers of the high schools.” The project has been years in the making, but it took a collective effort from the community to turn the vision into a reality. It started with a donation of more than $1 million from Seacrest, who played defensive back for the

Dunwoody, GA · 2d

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APD Most Wanted murder suspect arrested in Coweta County

One of the Atlanta Police Department's Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitives has been arrested more than three years after a deadly shooting outside a music studio.

Sharpsburg, GA · 21h

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DeKalb County officer arrested on drug charges

DeKalb County police arrested one of their own officers during a drug investigation Tuesday.

Dekalb County, GA · 1d

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Metro Atlanta company founder dies in small plane crash

One man is dead and one is injured after a small plane crashed in Gwinnett County on Tuesday.

Gwinnett County, GA · 1d

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Could it snow in Atlanta this weekend? Colder temperatures on the way

It's finally starting to feel like fall outside, but it may be a short season as winter temperatures are making their way to Georgia later this week. The state saw a cool-down period this week where temperatures began to dip into the lower 40s and 30s in the northern part of the state, also reaching as low as 42 degrees in central Georgia in places like Macon and Columbus. Frost advisories have been issued for some of Georgia's northern counties at the beginning of this week, but "the coldest weather of the season thus far looms this weekend," according to the National Weather Service. Shop winter essentials at Amazon Is it going to snow in Georgia? "Behind a late week cold front, the coolest temperatures of the season thus far will arrive next weekend," the NWS said as of Tuesday. "Lows will fall to at or below freezing for most areas." But, weather officials said the conditions are likely to remain dry. There is a slight chance of rain in North Georgia on Thursday, but snow is unlikely. Here are the expected temperatures in Atlanta this week: Tuesday: high of 71, low of 48 Wednesday: high of 71, low of

Atlanta, GA · 1d

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Pedestrian hit, killed by car in DeKalb County, police say

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A pedestrian was hit by a car and killed in unincorporated Decatur on Wednesday morning, DeKalb County police say. At around midnight, officers were called to Glenwood Road near Atherton Drive, where they found the injured man. He was taken to the hospital, where he later died.

Dekalb County, GA · 22h

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10 restaurants to try in Tucker

Tucker features restaurants serving cuisines representing multiple countries. You'll find everything from classic Southern restaurants and taco spots, to Nepalese, Honduran, and Korean establishments. The post 10 restaurants to try in Tucker appeared first on Rough Draft® .

Tucker, GA · 1d

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Fired Worker Threatens to Burn Down Dunwoody Carter's, Later Found at Apartment Complex

A former Carter's employee allegedly stormed the children's clothing store at Perimeter Village in Dunwoody, hurling rocks at the manager and a coworker and spraying a fire extinguisher through the air as terrified staff locked themselves inside a back office. By the time police tracked the man down at his apartment complex, he told officers he had taken fentanyl, and they administered naloxone before rushing him to a hospital.

Dunwoody, GA · 1d

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Missing man found shot to death after welfare check

Robert Robinson’s family reported him missing last week. On Monday, police said they went to perform a welfare check on Flat Shoals Parkway.

Dekalb County, GA · 1d

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DeKalb crews respond to fire, gunfire and pedestrian strike

DeKalb County fire and police crews responded to several overnight incidents, including a house fire at a vacant home on Peeler Road in Dunwoody, gunfire that shattered windows in a black Audi on Rockbridge Road and a reported pedestrian strike on Glenwood Road in Decatur. One person was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital. Investigators are working to learn more about the incidents.

Dekalb County, GA · 1d

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Police descend on DeKalb County home after person found dead

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — DeKalb County police are investigating a death at a home on Mainstreet Park Drive, and it is not yet known what led to the death. Atlanta News First crews observed DeKalb police, detectives and at least two crime scene units at the scene just before 1 a.m. in the 5100 block of Mainstreet Park Drive, near the intersection of Martin Road. It is in a quiet residential neighborhood.

Dekalb County, GA · 2d

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Death in Stone Mountain area possibly self-inflicted

STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. - DeKalb County police are investigating after finding a person dead inside a home in unincorporated Stone Mountain. Officers responded around 7:30 p.m. Monday to a shooting call at a home in the 5100 block of Main Street Park Drive, police told FOX 5. The person’s body was found inside the home.

Stone Mountain, GA · 2d

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Police investigating deadly Atlanta shooting

Officers responded to the 600 block of Joseph E. Boone Boulevard around 9 p.m. on Sunday after reports of a shooting.

Atlanta, GA · 2d

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Georgia woman hands out free food to neighbors. Then she gets arrested for allegedly standing on the road

The woman was reportedly only helping direct vehicles that had lined up to reach the distribution site.

Atlanta, GA · 21h

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Homeowners Association at troubled metro Atlanta condos set security on unauthorized residents

The City of South Fulton was asked to review security activity at a long-troubled community after notices were posted regarding evictions.

South Fulton, GA · 19h

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Metro Atlanta school community mourns longtime teacher

A metro Atlanta school community is mourning the loss of a longtime educator remembered for her passion for teaching, laughter and encouraging spirit.

Douglas County, GA · 1d

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This Historic Georgia Market Has Become A Foodie Paradise Filled With Unexpected Flavors

Frog legs and oxtail share the same roof here, a few steps from Vietnamese food, Ethiopian dishes, and fresh pralines. That lineup alone made me stop and look twice. The building opened in 1924 on land cleared by a giant city fire. Today it holds about 30 independent local businesses under one brick roof.

Atlanta, GA · 1d

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Lockdowns lifted at multiple Atlanta-area schools after reported threats

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — At least five Atlanta-area schools — North Atlanta High School, Carver High School, Midtown High School, Campbell High School and Marist School — were placed on lockdown Wednesday morning. Here’s what we know about each situation. North Atlanta High School.

Atlanta, GA · 22h

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North Georgia faces freezing temps, possible snow flurries

A major cold snap is headed for metro Atlanta and north Georgia as back-to-back cold fronts bring gusty winds, wind chills in the 30s, near-freezing temperatures and the chance for light mountain snow flurries heading into the weekend. In his Wednesday 10 p.m. forecast, FOX 5 meteorologist Jonathan Stacey tracks a few isolated overnight showers across far northern Georgia and wind gusts topping 20 mph before a mild, breezy Thursday "transition day" with afternoon gusts over 25 mph.

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