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February 16, 2023

Atlanta Tesla thief has more than 90 previous charges: police

A suspected car thief in Atlanta has been charged more than 90 times with the similar crimes, authorities said.

February 14, 2023

Georgia professors claim new police training facility will lead to ‘destruction’: ‘Blood on its … hands'

Students and faculty members at historically Black colleges and universities blasted a plan to build a $90 million 85-acre police training facility that they've dubbed "Cop City."

February 14, 2023

Georgia AG defends domestic terrorism charges for Atlanta 'Cop City' protesters

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr cited Tyre Nichols' death in defending domestic terrorism charges for those protesting Atlanta's public safety training center dubbed "Cop City."

February 9, 2023

Georgia county home to Atlanta approves task force to study reparations for Black residents

A Georgia county is giving $250,000 to a reparations task force which will study the possibility of reparations in the state's biggest county.

February 5, 2023

JCPenney spotlights senior pit bull mix named Popcorn, available for adoption in Atlanta

A 12-year-old terrier-pit bull mix named Popcorn is a featured dog in JCPenney's "Portrait for Pups" campaign. She's currently up for adoption at PAWS Atlanta.

February 5, 2023

Co-owner of popular Atlanta nightclub Republic Lounge shot to death outside the establishment

Michael Gidewon, co-owner of popular Atlanta nightclub Republic Lounge, was shot and killed outside his establishment. Atlanta police have not yet announced a suspect or motive.

February 3, 2023

5 simple ways to help prevent heart disease this year

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among Americans. Here are some simple, easy health tips for how to help prevent heart disease and reduce the risks in 2023.

February 3, 2023

Former 1st lady of Atlanta, Bunnie Jackson-Ransom, has died

The ex-wife of former Atlanta, Georgia, Mayor Maynard Jackson, Bunnie Jackson-Ransom, has died. Jackson-Ransom was an educator and an author.

January 31, 2023

Atlanta to move forward with police, firefighter training facility despite ‘Cop City’ protests

Atlanta is moving ahead with plans to build a police and fighter training center despite protests from activists who derided the plans as "Cop City."

January 29, 2023

Georgia man crashes stolen Atlanta police car on railroad tracks, officers rescue him from oncoming train

Police in Atlanta rescued Mickal Parker, 29, after he allegedly took a police patrol car on a joyride and crashed it onto railroad tracks in the path of an oncoming train.