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Georgia Police Shooting: 1 Officer Killed, 1 Injured in Americus; Manhunt Underway

One law enforcement officer in Southwest Georgia was killed and another was injured in a shooting Wednesday morning at an apartment complex near a state university. The suspected gunman, identified by authorities as 32-year-old Minguell Kennedy Lembrick, is still at large and should be considered armed and dangerous, authorities said. >>> Read more.

Wheel Cool: Painted Bike Racks Beautify Midtown

Bicycle riders in Midtown and other parts of the city can now get their roll on in style. Colorful bike racks can be found around some of the city's major thoroughfares, thanks to a group of artists who partnered with the city. >>> Read more.

DOT: Turn Off Your Sprinklers For Safety

With winter here and temperatures forecast to plunge below freezing this weekend, Georgia's Department of Transportation is urging metro area residents to curb their use of sprinkler systems. It's a matter of roadway safety, the DOT says. >>> Read more.

The Force Is Clearly With Chalk Art Along Path400 in Buckhead

• Nonprofit group Livable Buckhead creates 'Star Wars'-themed mural on pedestrian greenway.

Moratorium Imposed On Gas Stations in Sandy Springs

• The City Council on Tuesday approved a 120-day moratorium on new applications for convenience stores and gas stations.

William Sallie Becomes 9th Georgia Inmate Executed This Year

• Sallie received the death penalty for the 1990 shooting death of his father-in-law and abduction of his estranged wife and her sister.

Firearms Stolen In Cumming Gun Range Burglary

• Sheriff's deputies say 12-15 guns were taken from Bulls Eye Marksman Gun Club.

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