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"Russian drones launched in nighttime attacks over Ukraine, highlighting ongoing conflict as Kremlin insists on territorial demands for peace negotiations. Image depicts drone activity over Ukrainian cities, emphasizing the escalation of military actions amidst stalled peace talks."

Russia Signals Openness to Peace with Ukraine Amid Intensified Attacks and Trump Deadline

Jul 20, 2025

On Sunday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia is open to peace talks with Ukraine, but emphasized that achieving its militar ... read more

**Alt Text:** Mario Guevara, a journalist detained in ICE custody, reflects on his emotional turmoil while pacing in his solitary confinement cell at the Folkston ICE Processing Center in Georgia. Guevara, known for covering immigration enforcement and its impact on Hispanic

Atlanta Journalist Faces Deportation After Covering ICE Operations and Claims Retaliation for Reporting

Jul 19, 2025

Mario Guevara, a journalist known for documenting immigration arrests in metro Atlanta, is currently in solitary confinement at the Folkston ... read more

"Crime scene at Greyhound bus station in downtown Atlanta where a man was fatally shot early Saturday morning, highlighting ongoing violence in the area near Forsyth Street and Garnett MARTA station."

Deadly Shooting in Downtown Atlanta Leaves One Man Dead Near Greyhound Bus Station

Jul 19, 2025

A man was shot and killed in downtown Atlanta early Saturday morning, with police responding to the 200 block of Forsyth Street around 5:15 ... read more

**Alt Text:** "Collie Greenwood, former MARTA General Manager and CEO, addressing MARTA board members at a meeting, prior to his unexpected departure amid immigration issues and criticism of the transit agency's leadership in Atlanta."

MARTA CEO Collie Greenwood Resigns Amid Leadership Controversy and Immigration Issues in Atlanta

Jul 19, 2025

Collie Greenwood, the General Manager and CEO of MARTA, announced his early retirement on July 18, 2023, after stepping back from his duties ... read more

"Controlled blasting at I-285 and I-20 interchange in Atlanta, Georgia, as part of a highway redesign project aimed at reducing traffic congestion for Cobb, Douglas, and Fulton counties. Image shows construction crews and heavy machinery preparing for the controlled blasting

Traffic Alert: Major Delays Ahead as I-285 I-20 Interchange Redesign Begins in Atlanta

Jul 18, 2025

Starting Monday, commuters traveling through the I-285 interchange at I-20 on metro Atlanta's west side should prepare for significant delay ... read more

"Police at the scene of a fatal stabbing in Atlanta's Bankhead neighborhood, where Renee Hudson, 60, has been charged with murder following the death of a 53-year-old woman at a liquor store on Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway."

Woman Charged with Murder After Fatal Stabbing in Atlanta's Bankhead Neighborhood

Jul 18, 2025

Renee Hudson, 60, has been charged with the fatal stabbing of a 53-year-old woman in Atlanta's Bankhead neighborhood on Wednesday afternoon. ... read more

"Image of the Discount Mall in South Atlanta, a historic flea market site at 2975 Headland Drive SW, now set for redevelopment by Mural Real Estate Partners into a $500 million project featuring over 1,000 apartments and retail space

South Atlanta Flea Market Set for Major Transformation as Developer Plans Over 500 Million Project Near Greenbriar Mall

Jul 18, 2025

A south Atlanta flea market, known as the Discount Mall, is set for redevelopment as New York-based Mural Real Estate Partners plans to tran ... read more

Alt text: "Heartfelt tribute to Chase Childers, a heroic Paulding County man who drowned while rescuing a family at Pawleys Island, South Carolina. The image features a touching Facebook post from his mother, Nancy Childers, honoring her

Heroic Paulding County Man Drowns While Rescuing Family in South Carolina Tribute from Grieving Mother Highlights His Courage and Legacy

Jul 17, 2025

Nancy Childers shared a heartfelt tribute on Facebook following the tragic drowning of her son, Anderson "Chase" Childers, 38, who died whil ... read more

"Rivian electric vehicle startup announces new East Coast headquarters in Atlanta, with plans to hire 500 employees by 2025; image shows the Junction Krog District building along the Beltline Eastside Trail, highlighting Atlanta's growing role in EV

Rivian Chooses Atlanta for East Coast Headquarters Creating Hundreds of Jobs and Boosting Local Economy

Jul 17, 2025

Electric vehicle startup Rivian announced on Thursday that it will establish its East Coast headquarters in Atlanta, planning to hire hundre ... read more

Alt text: "Jayden Daniel, a 16-year-old accused of murdering his stepfather David Gay in May, was arrested in DeKalb County with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service. The image depicts a police vehicle outside the

Teen Arrested in DeKalb for Allegedly Killing Stepfather in Shocking Family Tragedy

Jul 17, 2025

A 16-year-old, Jayden Daniel, was arrested in DeKalb County on charges of murdering his stepfather, David Gay, on May 13, according to the N ... read more

"Collie Greenwood, former MARTA chief executive, announces his early retirement due to immigration and personal matters, marking the end of his leadership in Atlanta's public transportation agency."

MARTA CEO Collie Greenwood Steps Down Amid Personal and Immigration Challenges Rhonda Allen Named Interim Leader

Jul 17, 2025

Collie Greenwood is stepping down as the chief of MARTA due to immigration and personal matters, opting for early retirement. Rhonda Allen w ... read more

"Atlanta crime scene at Park Vista apartments where 34-year-old Jonathan Lawson was arrested for the January shooting death of Jerrell Cullins, highlighting ongoing violence in southeast Atlanta's Custer-McDonough-Guice neighborhood."

Southeast Atlanta Man Arrested for January Shooting Death at Dangerous Apartment Complex

Jul 17, 2025

Jonathan Lawson, 34, was arrested on July 11 in connection with the January 9 shooting death of Jerrell Cullins, 35, at the Park Vista apart ... read more

Alt text: "Close-up of a spotted lanternfly, an invasive pest threatening Georgia's agriculture, with distinctive black spots on grayish-brown wings, reported frequently in Fulton County this summer."

Invasive Spotted Lanternfly Sightings Surge in Georgia This Summer Experts Urge Public to Report and Eliminate Threat

Jul 17, 2025

An invasive insect known as the spotted lanternfly has been increasingly spotted in Fulton County, Georgia, this summer, with 19 confirmed s ... read more

"Memorial for Cooper Mills Harris, a toddler who tragically died after being left in a hot car in Cobb County, Georgia, highlighting the need for improved child safety measures and awareness to prevent similar tragedies."

Tragic Case of Cobb County Toddler's Death Sparks Urgent Call for Hot Car Safety Measures in Georgia

Jul 17, 2025

Cooper Mills Harris, who would have turned 13 soon, tragically died in July 2014 after being left in his father's SUV in a Cobb County parki ... read more

Alt text: "DeKalb County police investigate a home on Carillon Lane where two children were injured after a firearm, linked to an armed robbery, accidentally discharged. The incident involved a 7-year-old shot in the leg and a 3

Two Children Injured in DeKalb County After Finding Stolen Firearm Linked to Armed Robbery

Jul 17, 2025

Two children were injured on Wednesday in a DeKalb County home after a 7-year-old discovered a firearm linked to an armed robbery, which acc ... read more

"Image of a large data center in Atlanta, Georgia, showcasing the growing trend of data center development amid a pause in the Development of Regional Impact (DRI) review process. The facility represents the surge in power-hungry projects, highlighting concerns

Georgia Pauses Data Center Reviews Amid Unprecedented Development Surge Raising Environmental Concerns

Jul 17, 2025

As data center development in Georgia experiences a significant surge, the Department of Community Affairs has temporarily halted regional r ... read more

Alt text: "Injured concertgoers receiving assistance at Vine City MARTA station after escalator malfunction during Beyoncé concert, highlighting MARTA's crowd management failures and safety concerns."

Beyoncé Concert Escalator Accident Sparks Outrage Over MARTA's Safety Claims and Crowd Management Failures

Jul 16, 2025

Beyoncé concertgoers injured in an escalator malfunction at the Vine City MARTA station are disputing the agency's claim that a "stampede" c ... read more

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