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Couple charged after 4 children removed from ‘deplorable conditions’, police say

In a quiet neighborhood, a welfare check, often a routine procedure, recently unveiled a heartbreaking reality for four innocent children. The sight of their home, described by authorities as 'deplorable and unlivable,' paints a grim picture of neglect and despair that has resonated far beyond its...

4-year-old found dead in southwest Atlanta townhome; suspect arrested in Wilkes County

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18-year-old charged in hate-motivated attack after luring victim through dating app, police say

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Robot security dog video aids DeKalb County police in double murder investigation

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Family of Heather Turner seeking justice in Paulding County
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Investigator disputes claims by law enforcement about death of Paulding County mother Heather Turner​

In a heart-wrenching case that has captivated a community, the family of Heather Turner continues to seek justice nearly nine years after her tragic death. As they challenge the official ruling of suicide, a private investigator sheds new light on the circumstances surrounding her passing, offering...

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1 hospitalized after shooting in Gainesville, suspect at large — Atlanta News First
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1 hospitalized after shooting in Gainesville, suspect at large

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — One person was hospitalized after a shooting in Gainesville on Tuesday, police said.The shooting happened near Chestnut Street and Green Hunter Lane. The victim was taken to Northeast Georgia Medical Center, according to police.There is a large police presence in...

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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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Woman charged in connection to death of Atlanta child — Atlanta News First
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Woman charged in connection to death of Atlanta child

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A woman has been arrested after a 4-year-old child was found dead inside a southwest Atlanta townhome, according to police.Atlanta police located the child in a gated community in the 3500 block of Cardinal Drive SW on Monday.On Tuesday, the Wilkes County...

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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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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Rain returns Sunday after 16-day dry stretch — Atlanta News First
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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Rain returns Sunday after 16-day dry stretch

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — After more than two weeks without rain, moisture is finally moving back into the forecast. Sunday marks a First Alert Weather Day as showers sweep through the region, bringing our first significant rainfall since October 11th.What to Expect This WeekThrough...

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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

Woman dies after being hit by car in McDonald’s parking lot — Atlanta News First
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Georgia mother arrested after trying to abandon 6-month-old child at Mableton Jiffy Lube, police say

Georgia mother arrested after trying to abandon 6-month-old child at Mableton Jiffy Lube, police say — CBS News Atlanta

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Dilapidated house with boarded windows, symbolizing neglect and deplorable living conditions.
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Couple charged after 4 children removed from ‘deplorable conditions’, police say

Athens street scene with pedestrians and cars, showcasing community life
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Athens voices: Students and Athenians share thoughts on reformed right-of-way ordinance

Students and residents walking safely on a vibrant, tree-lined street in downtown Athens, Georgia
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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

Salem High football bus crash investigation continues; all students released from hospitals — CBS News Atlanta
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Salem High football bus crash investigation continues; all students released from hospitals

One person hurt in shooting near Athens Street in Gainesville; police say no ongoing threat — Gainesville Times
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One person hurt in shooting near Athens Street in Gainesville; police say no ongoing threat

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Former true-crime producer accused of posing as aircraft heiress added to FBI most-wanted list

Former true-crime producer accused of posing as aircraft heiress added to FBI most-wanted list — Atlanta News First
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Teenager charged in hit-and-run that killed 6-year-old getting off the bus

Teenager charged in hit-and-run that killed 6-year-old getting off the bus — Atlanta News First
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Georgia officer who shot HeeHaw claims he is immune from being sued over donkey's death in new motion

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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Aging Untold: Hospice doesn’t have to happen at home

Aging Untold: Hospice doesn’t have to happen at home  — Atlanta News First
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Chamblee Police Chief Michael Dieppa announces resignation after 3 years with department

Chamblee Police Chief Michael Dieppa announces resignation after 3 years with department — CBS News Atlanta
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Dozens of people displaced after fire severely damages Stone Mountain apartment building

Dozens of people displaced after fire severely damages Stone Mountain apartment building — CBS News Atlanta
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Georgia House candidate accused of exposing himself to child near Smyrna bus stop

Georgia House candidate accused of exposing himself to child near Smyrna bus stop — CBS News Atlanta
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Child found dead inside southwest Atlanta home; woman arrested in Central Savannah River Area

Child found dead inside southwest Atlanta home; woman arrested in Central Savannah River Area — CBS News Atlanta

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