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"Severe storms in Atlanta caused widespread power outages, with downed trees and power lines visible in a suburban neighborhood after high winds reached up to 80 mph. Georgia Power and Georgia EMC reported over 25,000 customers without electricity as of Thursday

Severe Storms Leave Thousands in Atlanta Without Power as More Weather Warnings Loom

Jun 26, 2025

Thousands of Georgians experienced power outages on Thursday morning due to severe storms that swept across the state, with wind gusts reach ... read more

"Matthew and Wilairat 'Tuckey' Hernandez, a Georgia couple, stand outside the Forsyth County courthouse, holding a press conference after being acquitted of child abuse charges against their daughter Emma. The couple is filing a lawsuit against law

Georgia Couple Sues After Acquittal in Child Abuse Case Claims System Failed Their Sick Daughter

Jun 26, 2025

A Georgia couple, Matthew and Wilairat "Tuckey" Hernandez, have filed a lawsuit against multiple parties, including the Forsyth County Sheri ... read more

"Vending machine at Newton County Detention Center dispensing naloxone for free to combat opioid overdoses, part of local health initiative supported by GNR Health and Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust."

Newton County Unveils First Naloxone Vending Machine to Combat Opioid Overdoses and Save Lives

Jun 26, 2025

A new vending machine dispensing free naloxone has been installed at the Newton County Detention Center, marking a significant initiative in ... read more

Alt text: "Nadia Giordani stands outside her 300-square-foot tiny home Airbnb in Cabbagetown, Atlanta, highlighting the ongoing debate over short-term rental regulations and zoning laws affecting local homeowners and neighborhoods."

Atlanta's Tiny Home Revolution Faces New Regulations Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

Jun 26, 2025

Nadia Giordani's 300-square-foot Airbnb in Cabbagetown, established in 2017 after changes to Atlanta's zoning laws, has allowed her to suppl ... read more

"Tabitha Turner, Atlanta Hawks sports reporter, addressing media at a news conference regarding the Uber altercation with driver Mericole Smith, who claimed she was attacked. Turner refutes claims and discusses the impact of social media backlash on her career. Image

Atlanta Sports Reporter Tabitha Turner Denies Uber Driver Assault Claims After Heated Altercation

Jun 25, 2025

Tabitha Turner, a sports reporter for the Atlanta Hawks and Atlanta Dream, is contesting allegations made by Uber driver Mericole Smith foll ... read more

"Locust Grove police investigate a domestic-related shooting scene in a quiet Henry County neighborhood, with bullet holes visible on the exterior of a two-story home, highlighting the recent fatal incident involving gunfire and multiple victims."

Tragic Domestic Shooting Rocks Quiet Henry County Neighborhood Leaving One Dead and Two Injured

Jun 25, 2025

On Wednesday morning, Locust Grove police responded to a domestic-related shooting at a home on Weymouth Drive, where a man was reported to ... read more

Alt text: "Jake Paul, social media influencer and professional boxer, purchases Southlands estate in Decatur County, Georgia for $39 million, featuring 5,746 acres of land, a main lodge, guest residences, and a private lake,

Jake Paul Makes Waves in Georgia Real Estate with 39 Million Dollar Purchase of Southlands Estate

Jun 25, 2025

Social media influencer and professional boxer Jake Paul has acquired a 5,746-acre estate called Southlands in Decatur County, Georgia, for ... read more

Alt text: "Scene of shooting outside First Baptist Church of Jonesboro after basketball game, with police officers investigating the parking lot where four men were shot, highlighting the rise in local crime in Atlanta."

Four Shot Outside Jonesboro Church After Basketball Game as Suspect Turns Himself In

Jun 25, 2025

Four individuals were shot outside the First Baptist Church of Jonesboro on Monday evening following a basketball game. The incident, which ... read more

"Gwinnett County house fire scene showing heavy flames engulfing a split-level home in Stoney Ridge subdivision, where one person and three dogs tragically lost their lives, and a cat was rescued by firefighters."

Tragic Gwinnett County House Fire Claims One Life and Three Dogs While Injuring Cat

Jun 25, 2025

One person and three dogs were killed in a house fire in Gwinnett County on Tuesday evening, while a cat was injured. Fire crews responded t ... read more

Alt text: "Atlanta road rage incident: A driver points a gun out of a car window during a heated confrontation on a busy highway, highlighting the alarming rise in road rage shootings in metro Atlanta. Experts emphasize the importance of staying calm and avoiding escalation

Gun Violence on Atlanta Roads Rising as Road Rage Incidents Escalate in 2023

Jun 25, 2025

In recent weeks, there has been a troubling increase in road rage incidents involving gunfire across metro Atlanta, often triggered by minor ... read more

Alt text: "Scene of a road rage incident in Smyrna, Atlanta, where Teria McCrary's vehicle was shot at by an angry driver, resulting in her 6-year-old son Asher being injured. The image captures the aftermath

Road Rage Nightmare in Smyrna Leaves 6-Year-Old Boy Injured as Gunfire Erupts on Atlanta Streets

Jun 25, 2025

On June 18, 2023, in Smyrna, Teria McCrary was driving with her fiancé and three children when they were involved in a road rage incident th ... read more

Alt text: "Scene of tragic accidental shooting in Paulding County, Atlanta, where a 3-year-old child found a handgun belonging to 21-year-old Kabrel Patterson, leading to his fatal injury while he slept on the couch in a crowded

Tragic Incident in Paulding County as Toddler Accidentally Shoots Man While He Sleeps

Jun 24, 2025

A 3-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed 21-year-old Kabrel Patterson while he slept in a crowded Paulding County home on Monday mornin ... read more

Alt text: "Overcrowded conditions at Stewart Detention Center in Georgia, highlighting the plight of detainees like Jose Arias-Tovar and his daughter Ximena, who faced inadequate living conditions and limited resources during their immigration detention."

Atlanta Immigration Jail Faces Overcrowding Crisis as Detainees Describe Horrific Conditions

Jun 24, 2025

Dalton residents Jose Arias-Tovar and his daughter Ximena were detained in Georgia's Stewart Detention Center, where overcrowded conditions ... read more

"Newly completed 1.3-mile segment of the Atlanta Beltline trail connecting Pittsburgh Yards to Huff Road, showcasing Washington Park and honoring civil rights leaders, as part of the city's effort to enhance community connectivity and development."

Atlanta Beltline Unveils 6.8 Miles of Uninterrupted Trail Connecting Historic Communities and Boosting Local Development

Jun 24, 2025

Atlantans can now enjoy a 6.8-mile uninterrupted trail on the west side of the Beltline, connecting Pittsburgh Yards to Huff Road, with the ... read more

Alt text: "Paulding County home on Eagles Nest Drive where a tragic incident occurred, resulting in a 3-year-old accidentally shooting a 19-year-old teenager while he was asleep. Authorities investigate the scene after the shooting, highlighting concerns about

Tragic Incident in Paulding County as Toddler Accidentally Shoots Teen in Home

Jun 24, 2025

A 3-year-old child accidentally shot a 19-year-old teenager who was sleeping inside a home in Paulding County on Monday morning, according t ... read more

"Jasmine Black, a passionate skydiver from Locust Grove, tragically lost her life in a mid-air collision during her 163rd jump at Skydive Atlanta, located 60 miles south of downtown Atlanta. The image captures the

Skydiving Tragedy in Locust Grove Claims Life of Experienced Jumper Jasmine Black After Mid-Air Collision

Jun 23, 2025

Jasmine Black, a 48-year-old resident of Locust Grove, died in a mid-air collision during her 163rd skydive at Skydive Atlanta on Saturday a ... read more

"DeKalb County shopping center scene of recent shooting, where 22-year-old Antionne Ryan died from injuries, highlighting rising crime rates in Atlanta. Image shows Hairston Square plaza, location of the shooting incident on South Hairston Road."

DeKalb County Shopping Center Shooting Claims Life of 22 Year Old as Police Investigate Second Incident

Jun 23, 2025

A 22-year-old man, Antionne Ryan, has died from injuries sustained in a shooting at Hairston Square shopping plaza in DeKalb County on Frida ... read more

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