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Son indicted in mother’s death; medical staff say she had feces, insects in hair

In a tragic turn of events that has sent ripples of sorrow through communities far and wide, the life of 76-year-old Brenda Hallman Simmons was cut short under harrowing circumstances, leaving many to ponder the sacred trust of family care. Her son, Jonathan Chad Simmons, now faces serious charges...

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24-year-old deputy killed in crash with coal truck while on duty, sheriff’s office says

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

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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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Dr. Amy Eubanks playing guitar on stage for charity concert
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Georgia doctors rock on stage to raise money for uninsured patients caught in Medicaid care gap

On weekends, Dr. Amy Eubanks trades her stethoscope for a guitar, her fingers dancing across frets instead of charting patient histories. With each heartfelt note she plays, she not only entertains but also uplifts the community she serves, bridging the gap between vital healthcare and profound...

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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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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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New measles cases in Macon County connected with previously reported infection, health officials say — CBS News Atlanta
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New measles cases in Macon County connected with previously reported infection, health officials say

Georgia health officials have confirmed three new cases of measles connected to a previous case earlier in October.The Georgia Department of Public Health said the three new cases confirmed in Macon County were close contacts of a previous case in the county confirmed on Oct. 12.The three new...

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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 more measles cases reported in Macon County — Atlanta News First
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3 more measles cases reported in Macon County

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Three more measles cases have been reported in Macon County, the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) announced Tuesday.The three cases had previous contact with a measles case reported earlier this month. Like that previous case, all three were...

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

A Georgia mother has been arrested after officers say she tried to leave her infant child with employees of a Mableton Jiffy Lube.Authorities with the Cobb County Police Department tell CBS News Atlanta that Laraven Davis is charged with child abandonment and reckless conduct.According to...

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Officials break ground on Atlanta Beltline segment in Buckhead

Officials break ground on Atlanta Beltline segment in Buckhead — 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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Couple charged after 4 children removed from ‘deplorable conditions’, police say

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Athens voices: Students and Athenians share thoughts on reformed right-of-way ordinance

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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

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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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Atlanta Beltline breaks ground on new segment of Northwest Trail as crews work to finish by 2030

Atlanta Beltline breaks ground on new segment of Northwest Trail as crews work to finish by 2030 — 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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