At its regularly scheduled business meeting on Tuesday, April 12, the Brookhaven City Council unanimously approved the purchase of the property that currently serves as the leased headquarters of Brookhaven Police and Municipal Court. In 2023, the facility at 2665 Buford Highway will be repurposed as the Brookhaven Development Services Building. Ismaili council signs agreement […]
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Suspect killed by police after stabbing clerk at Atlanta BP station
Police shot and killed a suspect they saw stabbing a clerk at a BP station on Cascade Road in Atlanta.
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Early morning fire kills one in Athens
An early morning fire claimed the life of an Athens resident Saturday on South Lumpkin Street.
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Georgia deputy shoots man accused of attacking his patrol car with a hatchet
A Georgia deputy shot a North Carolina man who allegedly attacked his patrol car with a hatchet and breaking the driver’s side glass while the deputy was still in the car.
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Raphael Warnock is ahead of Herschel Walker in fundraising
U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock raised more than $13.6 million during the first quarter of this year, the senator’s campaign announced Thursday.
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How much does a family of four spend on housing in Georgia?
U.S. home sales skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic – hitting a 15-year high of 6.1 million in 2021.
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Arrest made in killing of 18-year-old who was found dead at Yellow River Park
Gwinnett County Police have secured warrants for felony murder and aggravated assault in connection with the case of an 18-year-old woman who was found dead from gunshot wounds at Yellow River Park in July.
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Spate of officer-involved shootings in Savannah prompts internal review
Four officer-involved shootings have occurred in Savannah within the past two months, prompting the city manager and police chief to conduct an internal review. GPB’s Benjamin Payne reports.
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Father and daughter struck by lightning at Braves game
A father and daughter who went to watch a preseason baseball game between the New York Yankees and the reigning champions, the Atlanta Braves, got the shock of their life when they were struck by lightning in a nearby parking lot.
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Weekend Weather: Isolated thunderstorms possible in Georgia
The weather in Georgia on Friday, Saturday and Sunday will be marked with isolated and scattered thunderstorms.