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The article discusses the death of Jamil Al-Amin, also known as H. Rap Brown, who passed away at the age of 82 while in federal custody. He was a civil rights advocate and former Black Panther who had been convicted of killing

Civil rights advocate Jamil Al-Amin dies in prison at age 82

Nov 25, 2025

Jamil Al-Amin, formerly known as H. Rap Brown, passed away at the age of 82 while in federal custody. His attorneys reported that he had bee ... read more

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Strong storms will march across metro Atlanta on Tuesday, during what experts predict will be one of the holiday week’s busiest road travel days. If you’re hitting the highway ahead of Thanksgiving celebrations, be extra careful on slippery

Strong storms predicted to disrupt holiday travel in Atlanta this Tuesday

Nov 25, 2025

Strong storms will march across metro Atlanta on Tuesday, during what experts predict will be one of the holiday week's busiest road travel ... read more

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David Aaro is a breaking news reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. This year, 20 earthquakes were recorded across the state, including 12 in northwest Georgia, USGS data showed.

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Northwest Georgia experiences multiple small earthquakes in recent weeks

Nov 23, 2025

This year, 20 earthquakes have been recorded across Georgia, with 12 occurring in the northwest region, according to USGS data. Three small ... read more

**Alt Text:** "Police investigate child cruelty case involving pastor Kenneth McFarland at Creekside Christian Academy in Henry County, Atlanta. The incident report details a 15-year-old boy's claims of abuse, highlighting the church's commitment to child safety

Pastor Fired After Arrest for Child Cruelty at Atlanta Church

Nov 22, 2025

An investigation began at Creekside Christian Academy, a private school in Henry County, following a police incident report. A 15-year-old b ... read more

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Metro Atlanta Player Wins $7 Million Cash4Life Jackpot in Thursday Drawing

Nov 21, 2025

A metro Atlanta resident won a Cash4Life jackpot during a Thursday drawing, securing $1,000 a day for life. The winning ticket was purchased ... read more

**Alt Text:** Atlanta firefighter rescues trapped children from elevator shaft at Ascent Peachtree complex, showcasing the heroic response of emergency services during a critical incident.

Children Rescued After Being Trapped in Elevator for Three Hours

Nov 21, 2025

On November 11, two children became trapped in an elevator at the Ascent Peachtree complex in Atlanta while trying to grab food. The childre ... read more

The cleaned article text reveals that Michael Steffman, the police chief of Braselton, Georgia, resigned shortly before being arrested on charges of stalking and harassment. He is accused of misusing data from police license plate readers to stalk individuals.

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Braselton police chief resigns amid stalking and harassment investigation

Nov 20, 2025

Michael Steffman, the police chief of Braselton, resigned abruptly on Wednesday, just hours before his arrest on charges of stalking and har ... read more

The article discusses a tragic crime involving a Cobb County couple who were killed in their home while their young son was asleep. It highlights the investigation and the emotional aftermath of the incident, including statements from prosecutors and the community's response.

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Cobb County couple killed in tragic murder-suicide while son slept upstairs

Nov 20, 2025

On a November evening four years ago, a Cobb County couple was tragically killed while their young son slept upstairs. The incident occurred ... read more

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The collision happened around 4:30 a.m. on the Perimeter at Buford Highway,

Serious crash on I-285 East causes major delays and lane closures

Nov 20, 2025

A serious crash occurred on I-285 East at Buford Highway, or Exit 32, around 4:30 a.m. on Thursday, according to the Georgia Department of T ... read more

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President Donald Trump signed legislation Wednesday that compels his administration to release files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, bowing to political pressure from his own party after initially resisting those efforts.

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Trump Signs Law Requiring Release of Epstein Files Amid Political Pressure

Nov 20, 2025

President Donald Trump signed legislation on Wednesday that requires his administration to release files related to convicted sex offender J ... read more

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Warrants released Tuesday for Shannen Grimes, 52, detail the violent scene officers walked into three days earlier at a gated condominium just north of I-285. A Sandy Springs mother fatally stabbed her

Mother fatally stabs 11-year-old daughter in Sandy Springs condominium

Nov 18, 2025

Warrants released Tuesday for Shannen Grimes, 52, detail a violent scene that officers encountered three days earlier at a gated condominium ... read more

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I-75 southbound lanes are back open after a crash caused major delays early Tuesday.
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I-75 Southbound Lanes Reopen After Major Crash Near Forest Parkway

Nov 18, 2025

I-75 southbound lanes have reopened after a crash caused significant delays early Tuesday morning. The incident occurred at Forest Parkway, ... read more

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Kimberly Whaley, 62, of Loganville, was shot just before 2 p.m. Friday in the store parking lot at 4377 Atlanta Highway, a Loganville spokesperson said

Loganville woman remembered for compassion after fatal CVS shooting

Nov 18, 2025

Kimberly Whaley, 62, of Loganville, was shot just before 2 p.m. on Friday in the parking lot of a CVS store located at 4377 Atlanta Highway. ... read more

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Alexis Stevens is a member of the Crime and Public Safety team. Investigators believe a man strangled a woman inside their home before crashing his car near the crime scene, Gwinnett County police said Monday.

Man suspected of strangling woman found dead in Norcross apartment

Nov 17, 2025

Gwinnett County police reported that a man allegedly strangled a woman inside their home before crashing his car near the crime scene. The i ... read more

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Police said Monday that additional charges are pending against Shannon Grimes, although officials have not detailed what those include. Gr

Sandy Springs Woman Charged with Murder After Daughter Found Dead at Home

Nov 17, 2025

Rosana Hughes is a reporter on the breaking news team. A Sandy Springs woman is facing a murder charge after police found her 11-year-old da ... read more

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Mega Millions ticket in Atlanta wins record $980 million jackpot

Nov 15, 2025

A Mega Millions ticket sold in metro Atlanta has made someone a multimillionaire. The player, who purchased their ticket in Newnan, matched ... read more

The text appears to be garbled and reversed, but I can extract the relevant context from it. The article discusses an art studio in DeKalb County that suffered damage from a fire, affecting various artists who were in the process of salvaging their

Artists Salvage Livelihood After Fire Destroys DeKalb County Art Studio

Nov 15, 2025

In the aftermath of a recent fire at a DeKalb County art studio, artists are working to salvage their livelihoods. The fire left behind warp ... read more

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