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• Teen Hit By Gwinnett Police Officer Has Died
• 4 Year Old Missing, Mother Wanted, Gwinnett Police Say
• Canton Man Still Missing After Boating Accident

Atlanta Metro Climbs 'Best Places to Live' Rankings

The Atlanta metro area is no longer in the bottom half of the "Best Places to Live," according to new rankings out Tuesday from U.S. News and World Report. Atlanta is No. 50. Austin, Texas, was at the top of the list, followed by Denver, Colorado, and San Jose, California. >>> Read more.

Gwinnett Student's Tardy Excuse: 'Failed To Rise Up'

It was probably a bit of an epidemic in and around Atlanta on Monday. But these students at Greater Atlanta Christian School in Norcross are the only ones we know who used the soul-crushing feeling Atlanta Falcons fans experienced Sunday night as official excuses. >>> Read more.

Falcons Quarterback Matt Ryan to Atlanta Fans: 'We Will Rise Up Again'

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan spoke out a day after his team shockingly lost to the New England Patriots. Ryan took to social media to console Atlanta fans, who had been jumping for joy for three quarters of Sunday's big game. >>> Read more.

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• Alpharetta Couple Admits $1.4M Staples Rewards Scheme
• Teen Found Shot To Death Behind Roswell Apartment Building
• Atlanta Mayoral Candidate Benefits From 'The Bern'
• Police ID Suspect in Norcross Gas Station Shooting

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• Driver Strikes Woman With Car in Cartersville
• Two New Wayback Burgers Open in Gwinnett
• Special Needs Prom Spectacular Set For March 10
• Funeral is Wednesday for College Student Kimberly Islas Killed in Crash

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