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Man critically injured in DeKalb County hit-and-run crash

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - A man is fighting for his life after a driver struck him and fled the scene in DeKalb County on Saturday night. Officers responded to the intersection of Fellowship Road and Lawrenceville Highway around 8 p.m. Saturday after receiving reports of a crash. When police arrived,...
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This cozy holiday express train ride just 1.5 hours from Atlanta takes passengers on...

The Blue Ridge Railway is a wonderful way to experience Blue Ridge, whether you’ve been before or this is your first time. Rides begin at the historic depot in downtown Blue Ridge, setting off on a 26-mile roundtrip adventure along the Toccoa River, to the towns of of McCaysville, Georgia and Copperhill, Tennessee.
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Structural defect causes sewer main to dump 61,200 gallons into metro Atlanta creek

The DeKalb County Watershed Management Department announced that a structural defect caused a sewer main to break on Saturday night, with tens of thousands of gallons ending up in a local creek.
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Metro Atlanta Schools Announce 2026 Start Dates

Summer break is quickly coming to an end for students across Metro Atlanta and North Georgia. School districts have begun announcing their 2026 opening dates, with some students returning to the classroom in late July and others beginning in early August. Whether you’re shopping for school supplies, scheduling physical
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38-year-old drowns at Stone Mountain neighborhood pool

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man is dead after he drowned at a Stone Mountain neighborhood recreational center on Saturday evening. The DeKalb County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim as 38-year-old Devon Marion. DeKalb County Fire Rescue said they were called to Mountain Oaks Clubhouse...
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Man accused of murder, kidnapping captured south of Atlanta

A man accused of murder and kidnapping in the metro Atlanta area was captured Thursday. According to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, Dejuan Simmons is accused of killing Calvarious Strong, then forcing a witness to drive him to Macon at gunpoint. He was captured in Houston County with help from...
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Woman threatens to shoot government staff, made bomb threat at metro Atlanta court, warrant...

A Marietta woman remains behind bars after threatening to commit acts of violence against a county government and a courthouse.
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Stuff the Bus: Record-breaking donations mean we can help more students than ever

We collected more than 7,300 backpacks with the ability to help 10,000 additional students.
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5 restaurants north of the Atlanta airport you don’t want to miss

The Real Food Stalker’s recommendations north of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport: An almost-hidden gem, a pork chop sandwich and a Philly special.
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12 Georgia Milkshakes That Deserve A Spot On Your Summer Food List

Georgia has quietly built a reputation as one of the South’s most exciting destinations for serious dessert lovers, and its milkshake scene is proof. From old-school soda fountains in Savannah to inventive ice cream shops in Atlanta’s coolest neighborhoods, the state is full of spots worth going out of your way for.

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