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A new hair ordinance could change the rules in Mableton

The Mableton City Council is considering a new ordinance aimed a preventing discrimination based on protective and cultural textures and hairstyles throughout the city. The Mableton Crown Act, presented at last week's City Council meeting, prohibits businesses, hiring personnel, landlords and anyone offering public...
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This 61-Mile Georgia Rail Trail Near Atlanta Feels Made For A Spring Ride

Imagine pedaling along 61 miles of smooth, car free pathway where the only soundtrack is birdsong and the steady rhythm of your bike wheels. The Silver Comet Trail begins in Smyrna, Georgia and stretches all the way to the Alabama state line, carving a scenic route through forests, small towns, and open countryside....
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Person of interest in killing of USPS worker had warrant for Atlanta murder, 2020...

ATLANTA — New warrants obtained by 11Alive on Wednesday show the long-running criminal history of a person of interest in custody connected to the shooting death of a United States Postal Service worker last week. Now, we’re learning more about that person of interest in custody, 25-year-old Nahjel Williams....
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2-year-old dies from gunshot wound in Sandy Springs

A 2-year-old child died from a gunshot wound Wednesday afternoon in Sandy Springs. What’s Happening: Sandy Springs police responded to the 2600 block of Sandalwood Drive around 2 p.m. after the child was shot. Officers and paramedics tried to save the child’s life, but the child was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Thieves Break Through Wall And Steal $7k Worth Of Sneakers From Georgia Foot Locker

Warrants have been issued for thieves accused of breaking through a wall and stealing $7k worth of sneakers from a Georgia Foot Locker. That's a lot of shoes!. A $7k shoe collection is a nice thing to have--especially if you don't have to pay for it. Sneakerheads spend thousands to get their hands on unique pairs of...
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International Hot Rod Association Acquires Atlanta Dragway

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) has officially acquired Atlanta Dragway in Banks County, just outside Commerce, Georgia, marking an important step in bringing one of the Southeast’s most historic drag racing facilities back to life. Originally opened in 1976, Atlanta Dragway became a cornerstone of...
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Sandy Springs considers tightening truck route ordinance amid neighborhood complaints

The discussion comes after residents complained about too many semi-trucks using neighborhood streets.
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Marietta woman charged after DUI crash leaves two injured, police say

Hillary Elizabeth Handy, 20, of Marietta, is accused of driving a blue Toyota Rav4 while under the influence of alcohol on Feb. 2 at 11:23 p.m. at 3182 Hickory Grove Road in Acworth, according to an arrest warrant from the Acworth Police Department. Handy lost control and crashed head on into another vehicle. The...
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Former judge defending herself says cop she’s accused of hitting didn’t have authority to...

Former Douglas County probate judge Christina Peterson was arrested in 2024 for punching an officer.
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Two-year-old shot and killed in Sandy Springs

SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — A 2-year-old was shot and killed in Sandy Springs on Wednesday, police confirmed to 11Alive's Cody Alcorn. In a release, the Sandy Springs Police Department said they responded around 2 p.m. to the 2600 block of Sandalwood Drive. "Upon arrival, officers and emergency medical personnel...

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