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September 18, 2022

One of three puppies stolen from Atlanta animal shelter break-in found safe

A puppy stolen from an animal shelter in Atlanta, Georgia, has been found safe, but two other pooches remain missing. The puppies were taken during a break-in on Friday.

September 16, 2022

Georgia authorities discover body of woman last seen at bar meeting online acquaintance

A missing Georgia woman was found dead this week inside a car along a freeway as investigators look into her death, according to reports.

September 10, 2022

Braves take over first place from Mets, have sole possession of NL East for first time this season

The Atlanta Braves now sit atop the NL East for the first time this season after beating the Seattle Mariners Friday night. The New York Mets lost to the Miami Marlins 6-3.

September 7, 2022

Georgia woman attempting to feed homeless man gets police called on her: 'I had to do what was right'

Jo Ortega feared she was going to be arrested, but she said on "America's Newsroom" Wednesday that she knew she had to stand up for the homeless man.

September 7, 2022

Georgia child, 7, killed in hit-and-run as police 'desperately' asking for public's help

A 7-year-old child has been killed in a hit-and-run in Jonesboro, Georgia that possibly happened after “the child got out when no one was aware,” police say.

September 7, 2022

Two men charged in Georgia for allegedly abducting man for bank scheme

Two men in Georgia have been arrested for allegedly abducting a man in a scheme to get money.

September 6, 2022

Georgia deputy stabbed multiple times by detainee at Fulton County Jail, police say

A Fulton County Sheriff’s Deputy was allegedly attacked on Labor Day by a knife-wielding inmate during processing at a jail in Atlanta, Georgia, police say.

September 6, 2022

Police called on Georgia college student trying to buy homeless man food: 'I thought I was gonna get arrested'

Employees at an Atlanta Popeyes called the police on a woman trying to buy food for a homeless man. Jo Ortega recorded the interaction and posted it to TikTok where it went viral.

September 1, 2022

On this day in history, Sept. 1, 1864, Atlanta collapses and burns as Confederates flee

Confederate forces fled Atlanta on Sept. 1,1864, torching a 28-car ammunition train on the way out of the city. Union forces moved in and took over the city the following day.

August 31, 2022

Atlanta skyscraper fire sends a dark column of smoke into the sky

A fire broke out on the rooftop of a skyscraper that was under construction in Atlanta. Construction workers spilled out of the building before firefighters extinguished the blaze.