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In a reversal of a trend of store closings by other retailers and restaurants, Ross Stores announced that it has opened more than a dozen new locations across the country this month.

The body of a missing Atlanta teacher was found in a lake about a month after he and his fiancée disappeared, with only their circling fishing boat and his shoes remaining

An incident unfolded early Monday morning at Emory University Hospital Midtown, where a 42-year-old man was found suffering from a gunshot wound to his right arm. The victim, who was both conscious and breathing when law enforcement arrived, received immediate medical attention from hospital staff. The initial...

Atlanta radio fixture Lois Reitzes has announced that she will retire from daily hosting duties at WABE 90.1 at the end of June, concluding a 45-year career. Reitzes joined WABE in 1979 as a music programmer and host of Early Morning Music. In 2015, she launched City Lights, a platform...

You know that feeling when you stumble upon something so unexpectedly wonderful that you can’t believe it wasn’t on your radar before?. That’s the Marietta Antique Mall experience in a nutshell. Tucked away in Marietta, Georgia, this sprawling wonderland of yesteryear isn’t just a store – it’s...

GEORGIA, USA — Several Social Security offices in Central Georgia have recently closed, leaving many residents—especially seniors—wondering where to turn for assistance. The closures, affecting communities like Thomasville and Vidalia, are part of a broader effort by the government to streamline operations and reduce...

The shooting happened on Saturday night at a house in Powder Springs. Police have one person in custody.

From the bustling streets of Atlanta to the quiet charm of the Georgia countryside, the Peach State has a language all its own. Whether you’re sipping sweet tea on the porch or tailgating at a Braves game, Georgia slang adds that special Southern flair to every conversation. So, if you want to sound like a true...

A new study of car accidents and driver incidents across the United States found who the worst drivers are, by brand of vehicle, for each of the 50 states.

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free Atlanta newsletter here . Many of Georgia’s most deadly respiratory diseases have declined over the past few weeks, but others appear to still be broadly circulating as the state approaches spring. Since a second viral surge in February, state...