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Gwinnett detectives seek man who pulled knife on taxi driver

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - Detectives are turning to the public for help identifying a passenger who threatened a taxi driver with a knife after refusing to pay his full fare. A taxi driver picked up a male passenger on May 10 and drove him to the 1500 block of Shenta Oak Drive in Norcross, according to the Gwinnett County
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Dog dispute leads to pointed gun, arrest in metro Atlanta apartment complex, police say

A man has been arrested after police said he took out a gun during a dispute over a dog that got loose.
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‘Beyond the Gates’ brings TV Black excellence to Atlanta soundstages

"Beyond the Gates", the first new daytime soap opera of the 21st century, is a CBS daytime drama centered on the wealthy, multigenerational Black Dupree family, and is currently in the midst of a crossover event with "The Young and the Restless". The post ‘Beyond the Gates’ brings TV Black excellence to Atlanta sounds
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Man found shot outside Decatur home dies, police say

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man who officers found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds outside a Decatur home died Friday morning, police said. Officers arrived in the 1700 block of Soapstone Court just after 9 a.m. and found a man lying outside on the ground. The victim,...
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Woman struck by lightning at church; reunites with responders who rescued her

It was an emotional reunion months in the making for a woman who says it is a miracle that she is alive.
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The Comfortable Chair Store going out of business after 34 years

ROSWELL, Ga. — The Comfortable Chair Store in the Roswell historic district will be closing after its final liquidation sale. Discounts are offered on living room sets, recliners, lift chairs, swivel chairs, case goods, and rugs. The store first opened in 1992 as Rockers Unlimited, and was founded by...
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Powder Springs’ annual 4th of July Celebration to provide fun night for residents and...

The City of Powder Springs is presenting its annual free-to-the-public 4th of July Celebration with a live band, DJ, food vendors and a fabulous fireworks show to conclude the evening. To be held downtown and within Thurman Springs Park (4485 Pineview Drive), festivities begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, July...
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Dangerous heat grips north Georgia this week

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — North Georgia is in the grip of dangerous heat today, with a First Alert Weather Day in effect as heat index values reach 105 this afternoon. A Heat Advisory is in effect for most of north Georgia, excluding the north Georgia mountains. The...
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Black Protestant church leaders to discuss role in American public life

Leaders from Historically Black Protestant churches across the country will gather June 30 at Ebenezer Baptist Church to reflect on their communities’ roles in American public life as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary.
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Atlanta’s first footgolf course opens in Candler Park

Footgolf, an all-ages sport blending the strategy of golf and the accessibility of soccer, has arrived in Atlanta. Why it matters: The Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation's 9-hole footgolf course in Candler Park is the first inside the city limits. The pilot program, which launched May 16, is part...

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