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3 metro Atlanta teens killed in fiery Florida crash

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Three teenagers were killed on Monday in a fiery crash in Florida, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. An 18-year-old man from Alpharetta, a 17-year-old girl from Cumming and a 16-year-old girl from Cumming were killed in the crash. A 17-year-old girl from Alpharetta was seriously injured in the crash.
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Deadly Morning Crash Outside Douglass High Rattles Northwest Atlanta

A deadly traffic crash shut down part of Hamilton E. Holmes Drive NW on Saturday morning in northwest Atlanta, drawing a heavy police and emergency response just steps from Frederick Douglass High School. Officers said the wreck happened near 266 Hamilton E. Holmes Drive NW, and crews stayed on scene as investigators worked. Authorities have not yet said what led up to the crash, who...

‘Somebody dropped the ball’: Family questions how Atlanta murder suspect remained free for 18...

ATLANTA — On a quiet afternoon in Augusta, Georgia, Donato Bradford stands over his son's grave, pulling weeds from the edges of the stone, brushing away dirt with his hands. He speaks out loud as he works. "I told you I was gonna beat it," he says, his voice...
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Violence at Piedmont Park on 404 Day

The shooting occurred Saturday night as 404 Day events were wrapping up, leaving a community in mourning and raising sharp questions about park security. While city leaders defend the police presence at Piedmont Park, witnesses describe a scene of "complete chaos" that left an innocent student dead. Police are now offering a $15,000 reward to identify as many as four shooters responsible for the crossfire.
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One of metro Atlanta’s busiest roads getting $50 million overhaul

Crews are widening a 2.4 mile stretch of McGinnis Ferry Road from two lanes to four.
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Judge Rejects Cobb County in Costly DA Pension Fight

Cobb County, GA – Cobb County’s latest legal strategy backfired again last week as a judge ruled decisively against the county in its dispute with District Attorney Sonya Allen over her pension benefits—marking yet another costly courtroom loss tied to poor leadership at the top. The ruling,...
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Atlanta Mayor Revives Midtown Park Murder Mystery in Crime Crackdown Plea

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens on Monday reached back to one of the city’s most chilling unsolved killings, the 2021 murder of Katherine “Katie” Janness, while briefing the public on a wave of shootings over the Easter weekend. Tying the fresh violence to an older trauma that still unsettles Midtown, Dickens urged residents to share any tips they have and to come forward with possible evidence...
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Southern Living says ‘no trip is complete’ without this GA sandwich shop

A well-known Atlanta sandwich shop is getting national attention, with Southern Living saying it's a must-stop for anyone visiting the city. In a recent feature, the magazine highlighted Fred's Meat & Bread as a standout destination for both locals and travelers. "No trip is complete without visiting Fred's Meat & Bread," Southern Living wrote. Here's what we know. Why Fred's Meat and Bread is...
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4 Atlanta teens shot at birthday party gone awry

A 16-year-old, two 17-year-olds and an 18-year-old were shot. The shooter or shooters remain on the run.
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Two teens charged in metro Atlanta drive-by shootings

Anyone with information about the drive-by shootings is asked to contact the Newton County Sheriff’s Office.

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