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Anger, Frustration Spill Over At Braves Traffic Forum

If you were unaware how many Sandy Springs residents felt about the Atlanta Braves' move to Cobb County, then a forum held Wednesday made it pretty clear where these citizens stood.

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More than 200 people gathered into the auditorium at Riverwood International Charter School Sept. 21 to discuss traffic, but to also learn more about what the city, Cobb County and Georgia DOT has planned to handle the impact the new development will have on the area. >>> Read more.

Stone Mountain Home to More Syrian Refugees Than NYC and LA

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Stone Mountain has received more Syrian refugees than two of America's largest cities, combined.

Since October 1, 2015, which marked the start of the current fiscal year, 72 Syrian refugees have been placed in Stone Mountain, according State Department data as reported by the Daily Caller. Los Angeles has resettled 45 Syrian refugees, while New York City has resettled nine. >>> Read more.

  • Tyara Hooks graduated from Alpharetta High School in 2013.

Blue Bell Recall: Potentially Deadly Listeria Found in Cookie Dough

  • Breaking: Blue Bell Ice Cream has issued a voluntary recall in Georgia and other states due to possible listeria contamination.

Georgia No Longer Wants Inmate Who Escaped 48 Years Ago

  • Robert Stackowitz, 71, spent nearly five decades in Connecticut after driving away from a Georgia work camp.

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