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Atlanta named one of the top 5 cities for urban gardening

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If it seems everyone has a green thumb, it’s because millions of Americans fell in love with gardening during the pandemic. Community gardens, container gardens, and vertical plant walls are…

Slow Down Atlanta: New 25 mph speed limit signs installed

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ATLANTA -- If you've driven in downtown Atlanta recently, you may have noticed that 25 mph speed limit signs have been installed throughout the city. Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms authorized the installation…

This city is home to the most billionaires in Georgia

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There are nearly 2,400 people worldwide whose individual net worth exceeds $1 billion -- and more than one-quarter of them live in the United States. All told, there are over…

April cold snap prompts Atlanta to open warming center

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Late March showers bring April cold snaps -- at least this year. A cold front has moved into north and Central Georgia and has prompted the City of Atlanta to…

Find out what Joe Biden said in Atlanta on Friday

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President Joe Biden swung through Atlanta Friday in his first trip to Georgia since winning the 2020 election to show support for the Asian American community after this week’s mass…

Police say Georgia massage parlor shootings were not racially motivated

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New: Law enforcement officials say three shootings at metro Atlanta massage parlors do not appear to be racially motivated, but were instead motivated by the suspect's alleged sex addiction. "He…

A 77-year-old Atlanta man with dementia who was missing has been found

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Update: According to the Atlanta Police Department, Rufus Hammond has been located in good health and no criminal activity is involved. The original story is below. The Atlanta Police Department…

Can you help find this missing 35-year-old Atlanta woman?

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Update: According to the Atlanta Police Department, Allison Varnell was located and is in good health. ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Police Department is asking for your help finding a 35-year-old…

Missing Atlanta 11-year-old found

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UPDATE: According to the Atlanta Police Department, 11-year-old Christopher Dodson Jr. has been found safe at a nearby location and will be reunited with his family. The original story is…

Atlanta Police Sergeant: Violence ‘will not be tolerated’

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A weekend of violent crime throughout the City of Atlanta prompted the police department's spokesman to release a statement on the recent rash of violent crime and what the city…

Georgia state trooper shoots knife wielding man at gas station

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The Gist: A Georgia State Patrol officer shot a man at wielding a knife at a gas station in Atlanta. Time of Incident: 5:22 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 27 How it…

Atlanta police release video of bank robbery suspect

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ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Police Department has released surveillance video of a bank robbery suspect they say robbed the Fifth Third Bank on Piedmont Road Wednesday afternoon. According to the…

Missing 38-year-old Mississippi woman found

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Update: The Mattie's Call for Jerrica Powers has been canceled. According to the Atlanta Police Department, Powers was located and is receiving medical care. The original story is below. Atlanta…

Two charged in shooting of woman at movie theater who told them to be quiet

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ATLANTA -- Two suspects in a January shooting at an Atlanta movie theater have been arrested. According to the Atlanta Police Department, the shooting occurred inside an AMC movie theatre…