Marietta GA

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Police say homeless man refused to leave Marietta business after alleged break-in

Aric McDaniel Shead, 43, listed as homeless, is accused of breaking into Bark Buster Tree Service, 1001 Boyd Road in Marietta, on Sept. 5 at 9:29 a.m., according to an arrest warrant from the Cobb County Police Department. Shead damaged the back door, valued at $500; the back door frame, valued at $500; the door knob,
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Rubber Meets the Road: Atlanta sees early success with rubber-modified asphalt; Material not being...

About a year ago, Atlanta installed the material on Ellis Street, a busy corridor in the city's downtown tourism district. The project marked the city's first use of rubber-modified asphalt.
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WATCH: Atlanta police arrest man accused of trying to break into homes

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Police arrested a man accused of trying to break into several homes in northeast Atlanta last week. Joshua Waldroup, 35, faces charges of first-degree burglary, second-degree damage to property, criminal trespass and loitering or prowling. On Sept. 13, Atlanta police officers respond
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Cobb County moves closer to new rules for data centers

MARIETTA — The Cobb County Board of Commissioners discussed proposed language setting new rules for data centers during their Tuesday afternoon work session. Data centers have divided the community, with many residents expressing concerns about noise, water usage and environmental impacts. To allow time for commissione
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Execution warrant expires for man convicted of killing two Cobb County realtors in 2003

Legal questions raised by the defense in the last-minute appeal now need to be reviewed by the Georgia Supreme Court before another execution can be scheduled.
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The Hummingbird Man: Personal trainer finds peace in a backyard oasis

ATLANTA — Strength is second nature to Japeth Harrison. As a personal trainer, he spends his days helping people build muscle and push through challenges to transform themselves. But when he steps away from the weight room, Harrison finds a very different kind of strength in his own backyard.
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Fulton County commissioners announce proposed property tax increase

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Fulton County officials are proposing a property tax increase. On Wednesday, county commissioners announced they intend to raise property taxes by 0.54% over the rollback millage rate. There will be three public hearings on the proposed tax increase, as required by Georgia law.
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Top 10 Atlanta wanted fugitive knabbed in Florida after 3-year manhunt

JAKSONVILLE, Fla. - Investigators captured one of Atlanta's most wanted murder suspects in Florida following an extensive manhunt. Atlanta Police Department Fugitive Unit investigators worked alongside the U.S. Marshals Service and the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office to locate and apprehend Jonathan David Soto. Officers
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2 men wounded in Atlanta; shooter was riding e-bike, police say

Atlanta police said they are investigating after two people were shot in southwest Atlanta.
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Georgia Probation Officer Gets 15 Years for Killing Driver in Drunken I-20 Crash

A 27-year-old former Georgia probation and parole officer has been sentenced to 15 years, with 10 to serve in prison, after pleading guilty to killing a man in a drunken crash while driving a state-issued SUV on Interstate 20 last year. Alexis Latrice Friendly, of Atlanta, pleaded guilty to first-degree vehicular homic

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