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Georgia Man Allegedly Steals Ambulance While Drunk, Says He Was ‘Saving the World’

A man in Marietta, Georgia, is accused of stealing an ambulance while intoxicated. Allegedly, when asked, the man said that he had done so because he was “saving the world.” Now, he is facing multiple ... Read more
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Despite loss, Marietta High School graduate strives for success

MARIETTA, Ga. — Among Marietta High School's newest graduates, Polleen Coates stands out for her will to succeed. Perseverance, persistence, and grit define the 17-year-old, who's spent a lot of her time in the lab learning to become a certified nursing assistant. "We came in, didn't know each other,...
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Shooting involving officer reported near Town Center Mall in Cobb County

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A shooting involving an officer has led to a “significant” law enforcement presence near a busy mall, according to the Cobb County Police Department. Police said the scene is in the area of Town Center Mall in Kennesaw. Crime scene tape...
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Southern Living picks Georgia’s best burger for National Burger Day

Just in time for National Burger Day, a Georgia burger spot tucked inside a metro Atlanta gas station is getting national attention. According to Southern Living , the best burger in Georgia can be found at NFA Burger, a small burger counter operating inside a Chevron station in Dunwoody. "So, when I heard buzz about a
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Deputy Stops a Dodge Durango Going Nearly 200 MPH

A Georgia deputy caught a driver going 172 mph on an Atlanta highway ahead of Memorial Day weekend. That was fast enough, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, to cover about the length of ... Read more
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Woman’s family, activists call for changes in GSP pursuit policy after tragic death

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A woman’s family is helping lead the charge for policy changes within Georgia State Patrol pursuits after she died during a chase Monday. Chatanna Patterson, 51, was killed Monday after Fre’Shun Tyai White, 26, hit her while being chased by the Georgia...
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The Coziest Pub In Georgia Is Hiding In Plain Sight

You could drive past O’Sullivans Irish Pub in Decatur a dozen times before your brain registers what you’ve been missing, but once you step inside, you’ll wonder how you ever overlooked it. This isn’t just another bar with a clever name and some green decorations thrown up...
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Ships, trains and semi-trucks: How inland port aims to ease Atlanta traffic

The newly opened Gainesville Inland Port connects Savannah’s ships to North Georgia by rail, potentially easing cargo truck traffic in Atlanta and elsewhere.
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Atlanta Black-owned construction company celebrates 50th anniversary

Rohadfox Corporation, one of Atlanta’s oldest minority-owned construction and program management firms, celebrated its 50th anniversary here recently, marking five decades of infrastructure development and community impact. The milestone was anchored by an official city proclamation declaring May 15 as “Joy Rohadfox Da
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FIFA announces first phase of artists for World Cup fan festival

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The first artists for the FIFA Fan Festival in Centennial Olympic Park were announced Tuesday. Acts set to perform include CeeLo Green, Kat Graham, Hero The Band, Davido and Gente de Noche. The city’s FIFA Fan Festival will operate for 16 days between...

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