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Man arrested in connection with apparent drive-by shooting that injured 71-year-old man

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man has been arrested in connection with an apparent drive-by shooting that injured a 71-year-old man. Amare Vance, 19, was arrested Wednesday. The shooting incident happened at 516 Lee St. SW, which is the listed address of a BP gas station, around...
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Three new measles cases in metro Atlanta confirmed by state

Officials with the Georgia Department of Public Health say the family traveled internationally and was unvaccinated.
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Bear sighting calls spike in Alpharetta

Alpharetta police have been getting reports of bear sightings in the city. They are urging people not to be alarmed, just be aware. The neighborhoods of Alpharetta are not where you’d expect to see a bear come wandering through. But police say they have fielded several calls from people saying a bear was on their stree
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Atlanta Federal judge reprimanded over affair with police officer in chambers

ATLANTA - An Atlanta federal district court judge remains on the bench after an investigation revealed she had an extramarital affair and sex in her chambers, initially lying to investigators before admitting to the actions. Atlanta federal judge reprimanded. What we know:. TMZ reports that the investigation revealed t
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Officer accused of throwing Clayton inmate down, sheriff opens new investigation

It was previously investigated, but the sheriff said it wasn't good enough.
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Mandela Touches Down In Atlanta: New Airport Statue Greets World Cup Crowd

Nelson Mandela now greets international travelers the moment they step into Atlanta. On Wednesday, Mayor Andre Dickens unveiled a new Mandela sculpture in the Maynard H. Jackson International Terminal at Hartsfield‑Jackson Atlanta International Airport, where nearly 100 guests, many in traditional South African dress,
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MARTA to enforce new fare gate system starting May 30; riders must tap cards...

ATLANTA — MARTA will fully activate its new fare gates on Saturday, May 30, ending the extended customer grace period and requiring riders to pay to enter the transit system. Beginning Saturday, customers at rail stations with the new fare gates will need to tap a bank card, mobile...
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‘I am terrified’: Mother prays for safety of missing Atlanta teen

ATLANTA - The search continues for a missing 18-year-old Atlanta man who vanished about a week ago, leaving his family desperate for answers. Atlanta police are searching for Jayden Wilson, who was last seen near a home on Boulder Park Drive SW. Wilson is described as being 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighing 160 pounds.
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Body of missing Woodstock swimmer recovered in Cobb County

Authorities say Otoniel Cruz jumped into Noonday Creek over Memorial Day weekend and was swept away by the current. His body was discovered days later.
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I-285 lanes to shut down again for weekend in Fulton County

Drivers across metro Atlanta are being warned to prepare for major traffic headaches as all lanes of Interstate 285 will shut down for another entire weekend on Atlanta’s west side, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation.

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