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Strokin’” Singer Clarence Carter Dies at 90

ATLANTA, Ga. (5/14/2026) — Clarence Carter, the legendary soul singer best known for the hit song “Strokin’,” has died at the age of 90. Multiple reports confirmed Carter died Wednesday at his home in Decatur, Georgia, from complications related to pneumonia. Born blind in Montgomery, Alabama,...
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Marietta Square grappling with sudden growth, competition

A boutique café and market that opened on Marietta Square earlier this year has filed for bankruptcy, the latest casualty in an ever-changing square.
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Woodstock jewelry store burglary suspect arrested after police chase

WOODSTOCK, Ga. - A suspected jewelry store burglar is in custody after a brief chase by Woodstock police on Thursday morning. Scott Condor was charged with suspended license, reckless driving, fleeing and eluding, possession of Schedule 1 narcotics, possession with intent narcotics, three counts of possession of drug-r
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Man accused of stalking family while wielding machete in Cobb County

A Cobb County man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he repeatedly stalked and intimidated family members.
Featured picture for Steve Harvey Slashes $350K Off Georgia Mansion, Can’t Seem to Sell Old Pad After Upgrading to Tyler Perry’s Mega Estate

Steve Harvey Slashes $350K Off Georgia Mansion, Can’t Seem to Sell Old Pad After...

Steve Harvey is making a major price chop on his massive Georgia estate, slashing $350,000 off the asking price as the luxury property struggles to […]
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Couple reunites with ‘angel’ Cobb County sergeant who helped them safely deliver their baby

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — On Wednesday a family reunited with the Cobb County Sheriff’s deputy sergeant who helped them deliver their baby safely. On April 23, James Chambers was trying to rush his wife, Decoshia, to Kennestone Hospital when he ran into gridlocked traffic. “It was...
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Cobb County sheriff’s sergeant helps woman in labor reach hospital for safe delivery

A Cobb County sheriff's sergeant helped a woman in active labor reach the hospital in time to safely deliver her baby after being flagged down during his morning commute, authorities said. Sgt. Fraser with the Cobb County Sheriff's Office was on his way to work when a pedestrian alerted him...
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Virtually all hope is lost for Georgia and Kirby Smart to land the nation’s...

When it comes to the Georgia Bulldogs' already slim chances of landing the best offensive tackle prospect in the 2027 cycle, they appear to be even more non-existent after this latest recruiting update. What does this mean for Kirby Smart's program now?
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Randolph County car crash kills 89-year-old passenger

An 89-year-old Lineville woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Sunday, May 10. Betty D. North was fatally injured around 1:19 p.m. on State Route 48 near Randolph County 113. North was riding in the passenger seat of a 2008 Toyota Corolla when they hit a 2013 Chrysler Touring...
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Water main break slows traffic on Clairmont Road in Decatur

DECATUR, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A water main break on Clairmont Road is slowing traffic Thursday morning. The break is at the intersection of Clairmont Road and Mason Mill Road, just north of Scott Boulevard. It was first reported around 5 a.m. DeKalb County Watershed Management is handling...

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