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February 8, 2024

Atlanta man robbed, killed in 'targeted' attack by group who then stole his dog: police

Atlanta police are looking for the people accused of killing Samuel "JR" Harris during a robbery in the southwest area of the city. His dog was stolen during the robbery.

February 6, 2024

Prominent Georgia attorney who killed wife could be released from prison after plea deal: attorney

Georgia attorney Tex McIver could soon be released from prison after he agreed to plead guilty to involuntary manslaughter for his wife's fatal shooting in 2016.

February 2, 2024

Abrams-founded group to appeal ruling saying Georgia voter eligibility challenges were legal

Stacey Abrams' Fair Fight Action group plans to appeal a trial court ruling claiming voter eligibility challenges do not violate federal law.

February 2, 2024

Nuclear reactor in Georgia delayed due to vibrations in cooling system

Vibrations found in Georgia's newest nuclear reactor will delay the start date for when the unit starts generating power, making the project much more expensive.

February 2, 2024

Meet the American who gave birth to the civil rights movement, Alberta King, 'gave her all for Christ'

Alberta Williams King, mother of Martin Luther King Jr., lived a life of deep faith punctuated by deep anguish; she lost both sons tragically and then was shot dead in 1974.

February 1, 2024

19 people, mostly women, detained at Atlanta area home; sex trafficking probe ensues

Police in South Fulton, Georgia, detained 19 people Thursday following reports of shots fired at a "problem residence" where a "sex party" was reportedly being advertised.

January 25, 2024

Atlanta police officer shoots man who stabbed him and 2 others outside train station

An Atlanta man stabbed two people before stabbing a transit officer in the hand. The officer shot the suspect and stopped the attack. Everyone involved is in stable condition.

January 22, 2024

Pole dancing studio defends viral 'Mommy and Me' class allowing kids to try pole techniques with parents

Atlanta's Pink Poles Studio defended its "Mommy and Me" class from controversy, saying pole fitness is an opportunity to get exercise and have fun similar to a playground.

January 19, 2024

Atlanta Opera to stage COVID-updated version of Puccini classic

The Atlanta Opera will stage Puccini's "La Bohéme," updated for the COVID-19 pandemic, as a part of its 45th anniversary season later this year.

January 16, 2024

Georgia House GOP eyes 9-figure preschool spending hike

Republican leadership in the Georgia House of Representatives are considering increasing funding for the state's prekindergarten program by over $100 million.