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Tractor-trailer crash closes part of Main Street in Forest Park

FOREST PARK, Ga. - A tractor-trailer crash closed part of Main Street near Hale Road in Forest Park on Monday morning, according to Forest Park Fire and Emergency Services. Both lanes are blocked while Forest Park police and firefighters work to clear the roadway. Officials said no injuries had been reported.

Forest Park, GA · 18h
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Drivers are more likely to hit deer in these metro Atlanta counties this week

While deer can run out in traffic any time, state wildlife officials say now through Thanksgiving is when Georgia sees the most deer-car accidents.

Atlanta, GA · 23h

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Gang member turns himself in to FBI

A wanted fugitive as turned himself in to the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Atlanta, according to the agency.

Atlanta, GA · 10h

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Teen walked up to man eating 'tuna and crackers' outside supermarket and blasted him 5 times for no apparent reason, jury finds

A Georgia man has been convicted of murder for shooting an unarmed stranger five times while he sat outside a supermarket eating tuna and crackers. The post Teen walked up to man eating 'tuna and crackers' outside supermarket and blasted him 5 times for no apparent reason, jury finds first appeared on Law & Crime .

Clayton County, GA · 14h

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Kroger debuts 123,000-square-foot store in Locust Grove

LOCUST GROVE — Kroger officially opened its $39 million Locust Grove Marketplace on Friday, bringing a 123,000-square-foot grocery store, a 20-pump fuel center and 300 jobs to the Henry County community. Tammie Young-Ennaemba, head of communications and public affairs for Kroger’s Atlanta Division, explained why Locust Grove was a destination for the national grocery chain. “It's always a great opportunity to bring a grocery store into communities that are growing and vibrant as it relates to customers and just the economy in general,” Young-Ennaemba said. The store is the first Atlanta Division marketplace to have a 20-pump fuel center with a convenience store. The store also features a mural created by the University of Georgia's "Color the World Bright" team. Departments include fresh produce, bakery, deli, meat, household, toy and apparel departments. A Starbucks coffee shop is featured inside the building along with a Murray’s Cheese Shop. The store also features a full-service pharmacy with drive-thru access, a wine selection and a sushi station. Customers also can shop online and pick up their groceries curbside. Beyond its investment in the local economy, Kroger also emphasized its commitment to addressing food insecurity in the community. Kroger has a Zero Hunger |

Locust Grove, GA · 20h

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Earthquake Strikes Northwest Georgia, North and West of Atlanta

An earthquake struck northwest Georgia this morning, well north and west of the Atlanta metro area. According to USGS, at 7:53 am today near the town of LaFayette, Georgia, an earthquake struck from a depth of 4.8 km and a magnitude of 2.0. There were no reports of any damage or injuries.

Georgia · 11h

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Roswell Restaurant Scores 58 After Inspectors Find Mold-Like Buildup in Ice Machine and Raw Chicken over Cheese

A Roswell bar and grill scored 58 out of 100, a failing "U" for unsatisfactory, on an Oct. 27 Fulton County health inspection after the inspector cited a mold-like buildup inside the ice machine, raw chicken stored above cheese, and vegetables held at an unsafe temperature, Atlanta News First reported.

Roswell, GA · 5h

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Woman shot, killed in car identified as mom of 3

A woman killed after a man opened fire on her inside a car leaves behind three young sons.

Atlanta, GA · 12h

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1 shot to death near northwest Atlanta park, police say

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Police are investigating a deadly shooting near a northwest Atlanta park Monday night. A spokesperson for the Atlanta Police Department said the shooting was reported on the 600 block of Joseph E. Boone Boulevard NW, the location of the First Thessalonian Missionary Baptist Church and across the street from the Rodney Cook Sr. Park in the Vine City neighborhood.

Atlanta, GA · 6h

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Man surrenders in murder of 22-year-old mother during carjacking ambush

ATLANTA - A man faces murder and weapons charges after turning himself in for an ambush shooting and carjacking along an Atlanta street, police announced Monday evening. Torodd Woods turned himself in to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office following a deadly shooting along Murphy Avenue SW and Osborne Street SW. Atlanta police secured arrest warrants charging Woods with murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Authorities moved him to the Fulton County Jail for booking.

Atlanta, GA · 5h

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Number of HIV patients tripled in one metro Atlanta jail and taxpayers are footing the bill

The number of inmates receiving HIV treatment in one metro Atlanta jail has tripled.

Rockdale County, GA · 8h

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MARTA Reveals Plans for Five Points Station Makeover

ATLANTA, GA — MARTA is moving forward with plans to transform one of Atlanta’s busiest transit hubs as part of a major effort to modernize the city’s public transportation system. The proposed improvements to Five Points Station in downtown Atlanta are designed to enhance passenger safety, accessibility,...

Atlanta, GA · 17h

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Man, Child Shot at Southwest Atlanta Complex With Long History of Gunfire

A man and a child were shot near 1371 Kimberly Way SW at the Ashley Cascade apartment complex in southwest Atlanta, according to police. Both victims were alert, conscious and breathing as they were rushed to a hospital, and officers have not identified them or named any suspects. Atlanta police...

Atlanta, GA · 1d

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Man accused of killing Atlanta woman turns himself in

A man accused of killing a woman in southwest Atlanta has turned himself in, according to the Atlanta Police Department.

Atlanta, GA · 5h

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Man convicted of murder in fatal shooting of unarmed man outside supermarket

JONESBORO, Ga. (WKRC) - A Georgia man has been convicted of murder after prosecutors say he shot and killed an unarmed man who was sitting outside a supermarket eating tuna and crackers. Albert Wright, who was 18 at the time, was found guilty by a jury of malice murder, felony...

Clayton County, GA · 13h

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It's going to take more than Brent Key being pissed off to get Georgia Tech fixed

Georgia Tech is in the midst of a 2-7 season, and things continue to just spiral out of control for the Yellow Jackets. The latest was another blowout loss, as

Atlanta, GA · 1d

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End of an Era: SEC Football Championship Game comes to a close

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Southeastern Conference announced on Monday, Nov. 9, that the 2026 SEC Football Championship Game will be its last. SEC officials say the decision is directly linked to the College Football Playoff’s expansion to a 24-team format, which begins with the 2027-28 college football season.

Atlanta, GA · 16h

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Man shot, woman injured in Atlanta overnight

A man and woman are recovering after being shot in Atlanta.

Atlanta, GA · 1d

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Search underway for 2 missing teens in metro Atlanta

Clayton County police are seeking a 15-year-old girl last seen near Old Dixie Road in Jonesboro. Union City police are searching for 14-year-old Michael Gaither, last seen on Flat Shoals Road.

Jonesboro, GA · 1d

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'We miss him': Family and friends honor Ted Turner at Captain Planet event

The Captain Planet Foundation celebrated its 35th year at a gala and concert in metro Atlanta Saturday night — its first event since Ted Turner’s death in May. Cofounded by Turner and Barbara Pyle, the environmental nonprofit is named for the animated superhero series Captain Planet and the Planeteers, which they created for his TBS network in 1989.

Atlanta, GA · 12h