Crime & Safety

Man Dies in 65-Foot Fall, 8 Families Displaced in Apartment Fire

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Man Dies in 65-Foot Fall at Turner Field - East Atlanta Patch

No foul play is suspected in the death of a man who plunged 65 feet to his death at Turner Field just before 9 p.m. Monday, Atlanta police said. Get the full story and updates on East Atlanta Patch.


Marietta Man Held in Lorene Lodge Rape - Marietta Patch

A Marietta man is in custody in connection with a rape at the Lorene Lodge.
A woman told authorities a man forced her to have sex against her will about 2 a.m. one night in July. Marietta Patch has more on the story.


8 Families Displaced by Cartersville Apartment Fire - Cartersville Patch

At least eight families were displaced by a fire Monday night at Mountain Chase Drive apartments in Cartersville. Find out what caused the blaze on Cartersville Patch.


Money Magazine Names Lilburn Among "Best Affordable" Places to Live - Lilburn-Mountain Park Patch

Money magazine has named the city of Lilburn as one of the nation's top 25 most-affordable places to live. Find out why on Lilburn-Mountain Park Patch.


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