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Georgia Weather: More Ice Than Snow in Metro Atlanta

ATLANTA, GA — The snow was spotty at best, significantly less than the four inches that had been forecast for parts of metro Atlanta. But a winter storm late Friday did bring freezing temperatures, gusty winds and icy conditions that had officials urging residents to stay off the roads. >>> Read more.

In Georgia Armed Robberies, The Victims Are Shooting Back

Every holiday season, police say they see spikes in robberies as crooks try to take advantage of shoppers or get desperate enough to break the law for a little extra cash. This year in Georgia though, there was a twist. In a handful of cases in the metro Atlanta area, when armed robbers showed up at stores, the employees shot back. >>> Read more.

Twins Are Northside Cherokee's Last Baby of 2016, First Birth of 2017

New Year’s 2017 will be doubly special for Maricka Webster and Shawn Kaferly of Kennesaw, as it marks the birth of their twins at Northside Hospital-Cherokee in Canton. Twins typically share a lot, but one thing these twins won’t be sharing is their birthday. >>> Read more.

Gwinnett Store Clerk Shot Four Times in Robbery

Man Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting Identified

Lawrenceville Woman Shot In Head in SUV: Police

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22 Killed In Accidents During Christmas, New Year's Holiday Travel Period

Llama Drama in Oconee County

Head's Up, Atlanta: Bernie Sanders Is Coming To Town

First at-bat for SunTrust Park: Billy Joel

Georgia Couple Arrested With $21,000 In Meth In Baby's Diaper Bag

Forsyth Bus Driver Fired For Leaving 6-Year-Old Unattended

Six Reasons Why Matt Ryan Should Win the NFL's MVP

Uber, Lyft Can Now Pick You Up At Hartsfield-Jackson

Athenahealth To Bring 500 More Jobs To Midtown

Alleged Serial Rapist Arrested In Atlanta

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• Elderly Driver Killed When Car Strikes Tree
• Roswell Leaders Took City-Owned Bus To Hornets Game
• Regular Customer Who Robbed Convenience Store Arrested: Police
• Bartow Man Charged With 50 Counts of Child Sex Exploitation
• Marine Whose Remains Were Abandoned Given Proper Burial
• Democrats Call For Investigation Into Tom Price's Stock Trading
• Georgia Weather: Snow, Sleet, Ice Timeline in Metro Atlanta
• Georgia DOT on Winter Storm: We're Ready This Time
• Cartersville Man Charged With Sexual Exploitation of Children
• Turner Field Closes Deal, GSU Takes Reins
• Sandy Springs Mayor Won't Run For U.S. Congress

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