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September 29, 2022

Atlanta's Spelman College to receive $5.7 million from Simons Foundation

Spelman College in Atlanta is receiving $5.7 million from a program that promotes science and math. The college will use the money to pay half the salaries of 10 new faculty members.

September 28, 2022

Atlanta woman's husband of 56 years arrested in her stabbing death

A Georgia man who initially reported his 80-year-old wife of 56 year's stabbing death a suicide has been arrested. He now faces murder and weapons charges in Fulton County.

September 26, 2022

False claims, threats fuel poll worker sign-ups for midterms

Allegations of fraud in the last presidential election are garnering more people to work at the polls in Georgia.

September 23, 2022

Buckhead secession: Leader in ritzy Atlanta suburb says residents not getting what they 'need and deserve'

"Time is of the essence" for Buckhead, where an elected official said residents are not getting what they "need and deserve" despite a waning push for secession.

September 22, 2022

Bill to name Atlanta's main post office after late civil rights leader John Lewis close to becoming law

A bill that passed the U.S. Senate Wednesday and is close to becoming law will name Atlanta's main post office after late congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis

September 21, 2022

Atlanta city council seeks to fine residents if dogs bark too much

The Atlanta City Council is cracking down on pet owners who let their animals make too much noise for too long, with escalating fines for repeat offenders.

September 21, 2022

Atlanta police say missing 24-year-old woman was murdered, body disposed; second suspect remains at large

Atlanta police announced on Tuesday that investigators believe missing 24-year-old Allahnia Lenoir was murdered and that her body was disposed of, as a second suspect remains at-large.

September 19, 2022

Ludacris' manager charged with murder for Atlanta shooting; lawyer claims self-defense with legal gun

Chaka Zulu, a music executive and the manager for famed rapper Ludacris, turned himself in on charges of murder and aggravated assault for a June shooting in Buckhead

September 19, 2022

Parent caught with gun, drugs at Georgia park on opening day of youth football

A parent found with a firearm and drugs at a park in Georgia where children were present was arrested Saturday. Police have not released his identity at this time.

September 19, 2022

Second puppy stolen from Atlanta animal shelter found; one still missing

Two of the three puppies stolen from an animal shelter in Atlanta, Georgia, have now been found safe after the pooch named Violet was spotted on Sunday.