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Katherine Langford

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Katherine oversees editorial operations across all six brands. Before joining The Meridan Group, she spent 14 years at the Minneapolis Star Tribune, where she led the metro desk through its digital transformation. She holds a Master's in Journalism from Northwestern's Medill School.

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3 arrested in alleged conspiracy to carry out shooting at Cherokee County high school, police say — CBS News Atlanta
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3 arrested in alleged conspiracy to carry out shooting at Cherokee County high school, police say

Three people are in custody after an investigation into an alleged conspiracy to carry out a school shooting in Cherokee County, police say.Authorities say there is no known ongoing threat toward Cherokee High School in Canton, but that their investigation is ongoing.According to the Canton Police...

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‘Devastating’: Police department mourns death of officer in off-duty crash — Atlanta News First
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‘Devastating’: Police department mourns death of officer in off-duty crash

AUTAUGA COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA/Gray News) - A police officer in Alabama has died in an off-duty crash this week. According to the Prattville Police Department, Cpl. Dakota Lee Davis did not survive the injuries he sustained in a crash on Highway 31 on Monday afternoon. “The loss of CPL. Davis is...

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Ford pauses recall fix, leaving 2015-2017 F-150 owners in limbo — Atlanta News First
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Ford pauses recall fix, leaving 2015-2017 F-150 owners in limbo

What you’ll learn in this report:Why 1.39M F-150s can suddenly downshift and lock up.Why the fix for Mark’s truck is on pause with no timeline.How to check if your Ford qualifies — and get a loaner.ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A Ford recall has left one local driver without his truck and no...

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3 arrested in alleged shooting plot at Cherokee High School — Atlanta News First
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3 arrested in alleged shooting plot at Cherokee High School

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Police have arrested three people in connection with an alleged conspiracy to carry out a shooting at Cherokee High School, authorities said.The investigation began after the FBI flagged threatening social media posts to Cherokee County School District police. On...

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Woman dies after being hit by car in McDonald’s parking lot — Atlanta News First
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Woman dies after being hit by car in McDonald’s parking lot

WHITE OAK, Texas (KLTV/Gray News) - A woman died after being hit by a vehicle in the parking lot of a fast-food restaurant, authorities said.White Oak police responded to the fatal crash around 4:35 p.m. Oct. 21 in the McDonald’s parking lot in the 600 block of East U.S. Highway 80.During the...

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3 arrested in alleged Cherokee High School shooting plot — FOX 5 (Atlanta)
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3 arrested in alleged Cherokee High School shooting plot

Canton police have taken three people into custody after uncovering an alleged conspiracy to commit a shooting at Cherokee High School. Federal agents alerted school district officers after spotting threatening posts on social media. School district police brought Canton detectives into the...

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We compared AI travel videos with real listings; here’s what we found — Atlanta News First
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We compared AI travel videos with real listings; here’s what we found

ATLANTA, Ga. (InvestigateTV) — A scroll through social media can make a mountain cabin, beachfront rental or luxury resort look like an easy escape. But some AI-generated travel videos may not accurately show the property a viewer would book or the price a viewer would pay. We reviewed TikTok posts...

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Georgia colleges waive application fees for seniors in November — FOX 5 (Atlanta)
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Georgia colleges waive application fees for seniors in November

High school seniors can apply for free to more than 60 Georgia colleges and universities in November through the Apply to College Month Initiative. The Georgia Student Finance Commission partnered with the University System of Georgia, the Technical College System of Georgia, and private colleges...

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Officials break ground on Atlanta Beltline segment in Buckhead — Atlanta News First
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Officials break ground on Atlanta Beltline segment in Buckhead

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Officials broke ground Tuesday on a new section of the Atlanta Beltline in Buckhead.Northwest Trail Segment 2A, a 0.3-mile stretch located just north of the Shepherd Center, will eventually connect to the completed Northside Trail and Northwest Connector Trail....

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Georgia officer who shot HeeHaw claims he is immune from being sued over donkey's death in new motion — CBS News Atlanta
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Georgia officer who shot HeeHaw claims he is immune from being sued over donkey's death in new motion

A Georgia police officer facing a lawsuit for shooting and killing a family's beloved pet miniature donkey has asked the judge to drop the case, arguing that he is immune from prosecution.In a new motion to dismiss, Officer Trenton Ryan Garner and his attorney argued that he is protected by the...

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Studio Soundcheck: Frank Maza and Javier Limón  — Atlanta News First
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Studio Soundcheck: Frank Maza and Javier Limón

ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Frank Maza, Singer, Songwriter and Producer, and Javier Limón, Grammy and Latin Grammy-winning Producer, Composer and Guitarist, talked with ATL Live hosts Ava Braatz and Savannah Louie about ‘Back Then’, a musical project connecting American songwriting with Afro-Cuban...

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Nigerian citizen extradited to Atlanta in $100M tax fraud scheme — FOX 5 (Atlanta)
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Nigerian citizen extradited to Atlanta in $100M tax fraud scheme

A Nigerian citizen was arraigned in Atlanta after being extradited from Benin to face federal charges for his alleged role in a $100 million stolen identity tax fraud scheme.Federal authorities arraigned 43-year-old Nigerian citizen Akinade Adedeji Raheem yesterday in Atlanta following his...

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Aging Untold: Hospice doesn’t have to happen at home  — Atlanta News First
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Aging Untold: Hospice doesn’t have to happen at home

(Aging Untold) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we explore compassionate hospice care options beyond the home, focusing on comfort, dignity and family support. Plus, we share practical advice for older adults stepping up to raise school-aged kids and navigating today’s modern classrooms. Then, a...

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New court documents allege officer who fatally shot HeeHaw the donkey didn't have bodycamera on — 11Alive WXIA (Atlanta)
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New court documents allege officer who fatally shot HeeHaw the donkey didn't have bodycamera on

The claim comes amid a lawsuit over the police shooting of a Georgia donkey in August.

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Chamblee Police Chief Michael Dieppa announces resignation after 3 years with department — CBS News Atlanta
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Chamblee Police Chief Michael Dieppa announces resignation after 3 years with department

Chamblee Police Chief Michael Dieppa is resigning after leading the department for three years to return to his home state of Florida, the city announced on Tuesday.Dieppa has served as the city's police chief since Oct. 23, 2023, after the city chose him following a six-month search. He had...

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Man accused of running over estranged wife with truck in Decatur — FOX 5 (Atlanta)
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Man accused of running over estranged wife with truck in Decatur

A DeKalb County grand jury indicted a 64-year-old man for allegedly running over his estranged wife with his truck and trying to conceal her death.A grand jury indicted Nelson Clements, 64, on charges of first-degree vehicular homicide, reckless driving, hit-and-run resulting in serious injury or...

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Roswell man charged with six child exploitation counts — FOX 5 (Atlanta)
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Roswell man charged with six child exploitation counts

A 30-year-old Roswell man faces six child sexual exploitation charges after state authorities arrested him Friday following a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, officials said. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested Ahmed Shengeb, 30, of Roswell on Friday....

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Mother arrested in Augusta area after child found dead in southwest Atlanta, sources say — 11Alive WXIA (Atlanta)
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Mother arrested in Augusta area after child found dead in southwest Atlanta, sources say

Police have not officially released the child's identity or exact age; sources told 11Alive the child is a 4-year-old boy.

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Boil water advisory issued in Clayton County neighborhood due to discovery of sewer leak — 11Alive WXIA (Atlanta)
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Boil water advisory issued in Clayton County neighborhood due to discovery of sewer leak

The Clayton County Water Authority said water samples will be collected and tested before the advisory can be lifted.

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Reality star Savannah Chrisley gets engaged and reveals pregnancy — FOX 5 (Atlanta)
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Reality star Savannah Chrisley gets engaged and reveals pregnancy

Former "Chrisley Knows Best" star Savannah Chrisley announced Tuesday morning that she is pregnant and engaged to her mystery boyfriend, identified only as "J".Chrisley revealed the double milestone through an Instagram video montage documenting her pregnancy journey. The video featured sonogram...

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DHS officer indicted after noise complaint led to DeKalb shooting — FOX 5 (Atlanta)
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DHS officer indicted after noise complaint led to DeKalb shooting

A U.S. Department of Homeland Security officer faces multiple felony charges after allegedly shooting a neighbor through a door during a noise dispute, according to court documents. Quadrus Wilson, 49, of Marietta, was indicted Oct. 22 by a DeKalb County Grand Jury on charges including aggravated...

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Atlanta business owner's $30,000 water bill dispute helped inspire new city legislation — CBS News Atlanta
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Atlanta business owner's $30,000 water bill dispute helped inspire new city legislation

An Atlanta business owner who has spent years fighting a nearly $30,000 water bill says his case remains unresolved, even after his experience helped inspire changes to how the city handles disputed water charges.The Atlanta City Council approved two measures last week aimed at giving some...

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Demolition begins at former Elleven45 Lounge in Buckhead — FOX 5 (Atlanta)
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Demolition begins at former Elleven45 Lounge in Buckhead

Demolition is underway at the former Elleven45 Lounge in Buckhead, the site of a Mother’s Day 2024 shooting that left two people dead and four others injured. The property is being cleared for an Atlanta Beltline trail extension.The lounge closed soon after the shooting. In August 2024, a Fulton...

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Atlanta man’s $30K water bill dispute inspires city changes — CBS News Atlanta
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Atlanta man’s $30K water bill dispute inspires city changes

Jeff Ross says $35,000 remains tied up in escrow amid a dispute over a nearly $30,000 Atlanta water bill. His case helped inspire changes to the city’s water appeals process, but he’s still waiting for answers. CBS News Atlanta’s Jamal Goss reports.

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Georgia man's breast cancer diagnosis inspires daughter to bring mobile mammograms to Ellijay — CBS News Atlanta
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Georgia man's breast cancer diagnosis inspires daughter to bring mobile mammograms to Ellijay

Men have less than a 1% chance of developing breast cancer during their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society.An Ellijay man who was diagnosed with breast cancer nearly two decades ago is sharing his story and encouraging others to get checked.Jerry Allan, now 84, was 66 when he...

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Some metro Atlanta hospitality groups continuing to grow despite economic challenges — CBS News Atlanta
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Some metro Atlanta hospitality groups continuing to grow despite economic challenges

While some restaurants are taking a hit from higher costs, hospitality groups in metro Atlanta continue to expand.Josh Rossmeisel is the founder of Amp Up1 Hospitality. In addition to Your 3rd Spot, he's gearing up to open The Looking Glass at The Center in downtown Atlanta next summer."Being here...

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Rain threat rises in North Georgia after Halloween, especially Sunday — FOX 5 (Atlanta)
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Rain threat rises in North Georgia after Halloween, especially Sunday

Tuesday morning weather forecast The forecast for Tuesday, Oct. 27, calls for a chilly start in the 40s followed by mostly sunny skies and a mild afternoon with a high near 75 in Atlanta. Dry weather is expected through Friday, but rain chances increase over the weekend. Halloween should be mild,...

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Chick-fil-A cookie campaign shares Winterville girl’s story — FOX 5 (Atlanta)
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Chick-fil-A cookie campaign shares Winterville girl’s story

Chick-fil-A cookie campaign shares Winterville girl’s story hick-fil-A’s cookie campaign is highlighting the story of Macy, a 4-year-old from Winterville who received a heart transplant at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. The campaign supports the hospital. The Brief Chick-fil-A’s cookie campaign...

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Local national parks waive entrance fees for Roosevelt’s birthday — FOX 5 (Atlanta)
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Local national parks waive entrance fees for Roosevelt’s birthday

article Kennesaw Mountain. Photo by Joyce Lupiani/FOX 5 Atlanta The Brief The fee-free day is Tuesday, Oct. 27.Nearby parks include sites in Atlanta, along the Chattahoochee River and in Kennesaw.The waiver applies to U.S. citizens and residents at parks that charge entrance fees. ATLANTA - The...

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Atlanta restaurants navigate rising costs while planning for growth — CBS News Atlanta
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Atlanta restaurants navigate rising costs while planning for growth

Atlanta restaurant leaders discuss how they’re managing rising food and import costs while working to keep prices affordable and customers coming back. CBS News Atlanta’s Emily McLeod reports.

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Cars struck by bullets in NW Atlanta, police investigating — FOX 5 (Atlanta)
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Cars struck by bullets in NW Atlanta, police investigating

Atlanta police were investigating several cars that appeared to have been struck by bullets on New Jersey Avenue in northwest Atlanta.Police responded to the incident around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday.A FOX 5 Atlanta crew observed a man taken from the scene by ambulance. His condition and whether he was...

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Eric Bauza, actor who voiced Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and other cartoon characters, dies at 46 — CBS News Atlanta
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Eric Bauza, actor who voiced Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and other cartoon characters, dies at 46

Eric Bauza, the Emmy-winning actor who voiced iconic "Looney Tunes" characters Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, died on Sunday, according to his manager. He was 46."Eric was a unique and versatile voice actor who was loved by everyone he knew and worked with," said Judy Coppage, Bauza's manager. "His...

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MARTA breaks ground on new ART bus lines in East Point, Atlanta — FOX 5 (Atlanta)
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MARTA breaks ground on new ART bus lines in East Point, Atlanta

The Brief MARTA broke ground on its first two Arterial Rapid Transit bus lines in southwest Atlanta and East Point.The upgraded routes on Metropolitan Parkway and Cleveland Avenue will offer faster service, digital wait-time displays, and enhanced bus shelters.Officials expect overall construction...

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Missing Florida teen's truck found in Atlanta, but no sign of him — 11Alive WXIA (Atlanta)
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Missing Florida teen's truck found in Atlanta, but no sign of him

The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office announced that Atlanta Police had found his gray Ford F-150 Friday evening near Lakewood Avenue.

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Woman arrested in Coweta after stealing U.S. Postal Service van — FOX 5 (Atlanta)
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Woman arrested in Coweta after stealing U.S. Postal Service van

A woman is facing state and federal charges after allegedly stealing an unoccupied U.S. Postal Service mail truck in Columbus and driving it 80 miles to metro Atlanta before being caught. Columbus police said Marie Schuler jumped into an unoccupied U.S. Postal Service mail van after a postal worker...

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Smyrna man faces child molestation charge after bus stop incident — FOX 5 (Atlanta)
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Smyrna man faces child molestation charge after bus stop incident

A Smyrna man faces felony charges after authorities said he exposed himself to a child walking to her bus stop on Oct. 15. Judge Quinn M. Kasper denied bond for Andre Lamar Stafford in Cobb County Magistrate Court, ruling that he poses a community danger. A girl was walking to her bus stop near...

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Clark Atlanta students demand intersection changes after fatal crash — FOX 5 (Atlanta)
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Clark Atlanta students demand intersection changes after fatal crash

Students at Clark Atlanta University are mobilizing to demand safety upgrades at a dangerous city intersection following the death of a classmate.Clark Atlanta University student Kaleb Motley and his fellow classmates are circulating a petition for enhanced road safety measures at Hank Aaron Drive...

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Gov. Kemp reasserts confidence in voting security after AI review — FOX 5 (Atlanta)
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Gov. Kemp reasserts confidence in voting security after AI review

Gov. Brian Kemp voiced strong confidence in Georgia's elections following a cybersecurity review triggered by an artificial intelligence program accessing state data, emphasizing that voting equipment remains completely offline. Gov. Brian Kemp reassured voters that election equipment is thoroughly...

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Nike, Outkast team up for exclusive Georgia Bulldogs collection — FOX 5 (Atlanta)
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Nike, Outkast team up for exclusive Georgia Bulldogs collection

Nike, the University of Georgia and hip-hop duo Outkast have teamed up with Class Trip to release the "Outkast U" collection ahead of Saturday's rivalry game against Florida in Atlanta. The limited-edition apparel line honors the first Georgia vs. Florida football game played in Atlanta. Built...

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Fatal overdose leads to felony murder charge for Gwinnett woman — FOX 5 (Atlanta)
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Fatal overdose leads to felony murder charge for Gwinnett woman

A 48-year-old woman is facing a felony murder charge after Gwinnett County police connected her to a fatal fentanyl overdose in Lawrenceville earlier this month, according to authorities. Gwinnett County police detectives arrested 48-year-old Tanika Tavares following an investigation into an...

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New details emerge in fatal Newnan police chase — FOX 5 (Atlanta)
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New details emerge in fatal Newnan police chase

The Coweta Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office disclosed new evidence Monday regarding the police shooting of 19-year-old Zadarious Dorsey. Investigators confirmed Dorsey's DNA was on a stolen handgun recovered near the scene of the Oct. 3 foot chase in Newnan. District Attorney John...

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2 killed, children among injured in head-on crash in Putnam County — 11Alive WXIA (Atlanta)
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2 killed, children among injured in head-on crash in Putnam County

Two people died and several others, including two children, were hurt in a crash Monday around 7:20 a.m. at Highway 212 and Twin Bridges Road in Putnam County.

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Woman, juvenile daughter found dead in Marietta vehicle — FOX 5 (Atlanta)
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Woman, juvenile daughter found dead in Marietta vehicle

A woman and her juvenile daughter were found with fatal gunshot wounds inside a vehicle Sunday morning in Marietta, according to Cobb County police.Officers were dispatched at about 10:45 a.m. to 1030 Milford Church Road after a report of a woman who had been shot. They found the woman and her...

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Georgia Muslim groups endorse Bottoms for governor — FOX 5 (Atlanta)
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Georgia Muslim groups endorse Bottoms for governor

A coalition of Georgia Muslim organizations and community leaders endorsed Keisha Lance Bottoms for governor on Monday, saying they support her approach to issues including health care, civil rights and religious freedom.The announcement followed a meeting with Bottoms earlier this summer, arranged...

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Some residents at DeKalb condominiums resort to drinking from water hoses, cooking over fires amid water, power outages — 11Alive WXIA (Atlanta)
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Some residents at DeKalb condominiums resort to drinking from water hoses, cooking over fires amid water, power outages

DeKalb County officials say Brannon Hill Condominiums has 42 code enforcement citations pending in Magistrate Court, with a hearing scheduled for November.

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South Fulton introduces former U.S. Marshal Chrissie Latimore as new police chief — 11Alive WXIA (Atlanta)
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South Fulton introduces former U.S. Marshal Chrissie Latimore as new police chief

She is the third chief in the city's nine-year history.

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