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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 · 14h

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City of Atlanta invites residents on Nov. 16 to discover how former Prison Farm could become a place for nature and healing

Atlanta, Georgia – A place once used for incarceration and agricultural labor could take on a different role in Atlanta: somewhere to walk in nature, learn about the past and make room for reflection. The challenge is giving the former Prison Farm a public future while preserving the history that makes the land significant.

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Injured in hit-and-run, 15-year-old Aiden Beck shows progress while treated in Atlanta

WARNER ROBINS, Ga. (WGXA) — A Warner Robins family is speaking out as the search continues for the driver accused of hitting their 15-year-old son on Halloween night. Aiden Beck was walking along Kimberly Road near Lakeshore Drive when he was hit by a vehicle, according to a WGXA report. The driver did not stop.

Warner Robins, GA · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Man shot, killed near a park in a historic neighborhood

Man found shot and pronounced dead at the crime scene in historic Vine City in Atlanta.

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Meet the people helping Keisha Lance Bottoms prepare to lead Georgia

ATLANTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - From former Atlanta City Hall officials to some of Georgia’s best-known business and entertainment leaders, Gov.-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms has assembled a team to help prepare for her move into the governor’s office. The group includes home Depot co-founder Arthur Blank, filmmaker and studio...

Georgia · 14h

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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. Up to 50% Off the #1 Way to Stay Safe OnlineWebroot |. What we know:. Officers responded around 7:30 p.m. Monday to a shooting call at a home in...

Stone Mountain, GA · 1d

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Police say boyfriend shot mom, but video captured more

A 23-year-old man surrendered to Douglas County authorities after Atlanta police accused him of fatally shooting his 22-year-old girlfriend, pulling her onto a Southwest Atlanta street, and fleeing in her vehicle.

Atlanta, GA · 13h

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Jonesboro Girl, Union City Boy, 14, Vanish Hours Apart, Police Appeal for Help

Police in two metro Atlanta jurisdictions are asking the public for help finding a pair of missing teenagers who vanished within hours of each other over the weekend. A 15-year-old girl was last seen near Old Dixie Road in Jonesboro, while a 14-year-old boy disappeared on Flat Shoals Road in Union City.

Jonesboro, GA · 1d

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Metro Atlanta academy to build $47 million athletics complex

The Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy is building a new $47 million athletics complex funded by an ELOST, or Educational Local Option Sales and Use Taxes. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]. Construction on the project began in fall 2026. A groundbreaking is scheduled for Wednesday.

Atlanta, GA · 15h

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Norfolk Southern train crashes into tractor trailer, spilling snacks, sodas, blocking road

The Forest Park Fire and Emergency Services Department said a train and a large tractor trailer collided.

Forest Park, GA · 1d

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Police: Suspect attempted to hit man with car at Kennesaw gas station

A suspect is facing assault charges after police say he attempted to back his car into a man after an argument at a Kennesaw gas station. Curtis Stewart, 43, of Atlanta, is accused of driving his car in reverse toward a man during an incident at a Quik Trip gas station located at 2761 Cobb Parkway, at the intersection with Watts Drive. The incident occurred at approximately 11:35 a.m. Oct. 22 and began after a verbal argument broke out with the victim about their usage of the gas station’s air pump station. After an initial verbal altercation, police say Stewart got in his black Mitsubishi Outlander, parked in a nearby parking space and briefly walked toward the victim in an aggressive manner before returning to his car. Stewart is accused of reversing his car away from his parking space, aiming his vehicle at the victim and reversing toward the victim, causing the victim to retreat backward and push off the Mitsubishi’s trunk with both hands as it reversed toward him. Police say Stewart then fled the area. The incident was captured on security footage from the Quick Trip gas station, Stewart’s warrant reads. The Kennesaw Police Department arrested Stewart Oct.

Kennesaw, GA · 1d

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City urges drivers to watch for deer as mating season peaks

MILTON, Ga. — Drivers should keep an eye out for deer darting across roads over the next two weeks as the animals enter the peak of their breeding season. The city of Milton said the peak of the breeding season, known as the rut, runs Nov. 10-23 this year. Bucks chasing does during that stretch tend to pay less attention to their surroundings, including passing traffic.

Milton, GA · 23h

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DeKalb school board green lights Dunwoody stadium expansion

The DeKalb County School Board approved final agreements for the $2.7 million renovation of Seacrest Stadium, which is scheduled to be completed by the 2027 football season. The post DeKalb school board green lights Dunwoody stadium expansion appeared first on Rough Draft® .

Dunwoody, GA · 16h

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Former Atlanta Elementary School Site Eyed for Mixed-Income Housing Overhaul

A roughly 9-acre lot off Perry Boulevard in Northwest Atlanta that once held C.M. Pitts Elementary School is now at the center of a push to bring new housing to the area. Atlanta Public Schools has issued a call for development teams to propose a residential future for the site, with the district aiming to add housing that furthers the city's broader housing goals.

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Elderly woman dies in northwest Atlanta house fire

An elderly woman died in a northwest Atlanta house fire Tuesday morning.

Atlanta, GA · 22h

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Channel 2’s Karyn Greer honored at Phenomenal Women’s Health Tea for Health

Phenomenal Women's Health honored Channel 2 reporter Karyn Greer for her commitment to making a difference in others' lives.

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Midtown Atlanta salon says customer walked out on $345 bill after 5 hours of services

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Employees at a Midtown Atlanta nail salon say a customer walked out without paying a nearly $350 bill after spending hours getting her lashes, nails and toes done. The shop, Lashes and Nails by Glow, said it turned away other customers while employees...