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Mother Tries To Scam Mentally Disabled Son, Son Now Missing: Cops

A mother tried to scam the trust money from her mentally disabled son's trust fund and now, police say, the son is missing.

Firefighters Save Elderly Person Trying To Escape Via Stairlift

Firefighters rescued an elderly person from a fire Wednesday by forcing the door and carrying the person down the stairs to safety.

Georgia Restaurants Named As James Beard Semifinalists

The 2019 James Beard chef awards and semifinalists were announced, and metro restaurants and chefs made the list.

Violent Felon Convicted In Waffle House Robberies

Joseph Orlando Hood robbed restaurants and businesses in Decatur, Chamblee, Tucker, and Lithonia, and once pistol-whipped a victim.

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