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LaDerihanna Holmes appeared on NBC Nightly News Thursday.
LaDerihanna Holmes appeared on NBC Nightly News Thursday. (GoFundMe)

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Girl Struck By Car In Her Front Yard: 'Thank God For Miracles'

LaDerihanna Holmes was playing in her yard when a speeding car struck her. On Thursday, she appeared on NBC Nightly News.

Friday's Pollen Count For Metro Atlanta Is Highest In Six Years

Despite a few scattered overnight showers, metro Atlanta hasn't seen this much pollen since 2013.

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3 Dead, 2 Officers Shot After Hours-Long SWAT Standoff

The standoff came to a violent end early Friday morning when a barricaded gunman turned the weapon on himself after killing two hostages.

Atlanta Ranked Among 20 Most Dog-Friendly In America

A new report found Atlanta was among the best in the country for dogs.

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