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Sheriff: K9's Death Might Be Linked To Deadly Algae Bloom

Gus, an 8-year-old Hall County Sheriff's Office bloodhound, died Tuesday after he cooled off in a pond after tracking a suspect.

Metro Atlanta Under Code Orange Air Quality Alert

Under Code Orange conditions, the outdoor air quality is likely to be unhealthy for some people, the National Weather Service said.

Federal Judge Orders Georgia To Scrap Old Voting Machines

Georgia must stop using its old voting machines after this year. A new system is already in place for the 2020 elections.

Sheriff's Officer Arrested, Fired

The Bartow County Sheriff's Office claims Brison Strickland was verbally abusive during an incident at his apartment Aug. 10.

Cityhood Opponents Launch Website

Organizers say a city of East Cobb will wind up costing residents far more money than anyone thinks.

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• Help Peanut Butter Find An Atlanta Home
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• Help Bob Dylan Find A Cobb County Home
• Pet Adoption Event August 17 In Lawrenceville

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