Stone Mountain-Lithonia, GA|News|
DeKalb County Store Sells Winning Fantasy 5 Ticket, $352K
A Lithonia store sold the $352,645 Fantasy 5 winning ticket this week, according to Georgia Lottery.
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- Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA
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Atlanta, GA|News|
Fulton D.A. Adds More Security To 'Stay Alive' After Death Threats
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has increased security measures since receiving death threats, according to a report.
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Across North Carolina, NC|News|
Pest Control Company Will Pay You $2K To Release Roaches In Your Home
A Raleigh-based pest control company, Pest Informer, wants to pay households $2,000 to let them release roaches in their home for a study.
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Douglasville, GA|News|
Woman Accused Of Stealing Nearly $500K From Metro Atlanta HOA: GBI
A 66-year-old woman has been arrested after she was accused of stealing nearly $500,000 from a HOA to go on vacations, said the GBI.
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Across South Carolina, SC|News|
Drivers Getting More Citations From SC 'Slowpoke' Law: Report
Drivers in South Carolina will receive a citation under the Move Right law if caught driving slow in the left lane.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates|News|
DeKalb Woman Escapes After Tree Traps Her In Home: Reports
A DeKalb County woman survived after a massive tree crashed into her roof and trapped her inside, according to reports.
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Across Georgia, GA|News|
GA Target Stores Expected To Slash Prices Due To Unwanted Inventory
Target — which has 20 locations in the metro Atlanta area — is making changes to align with the changing buying habits of its customers.
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Atlanta, GA|News|
Episcopal Diocese Of Atlanta Changes Crest For Pride Month
Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta changed its crest to show support for the LGBTQ community during Pride Month.
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Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Robotic Surveillance Help Cobb County Police Catch Criminals: VIDEO
Flock license plate recognition notifications are helping Cobb County officers track down violent criminals, police said.
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Atlanta, GA|News|
Atlanta Police Save Woman Threatening Suicide In Burning Home: Police
Atlanta Police and firefighters worked together to save a 25-year-old woman who had been threatening suicide inside her burning home.
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Cumming, GA|News|
68-Year-Old Man On Lawn Mower Hit, Killed By Drunk Driver: Reports
A 22-year-old drunk driver, who was texting, hit and killed the man who was cutting his front yard, according to reports.
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Atlanta, GA|News|
3 Teens Arrested After Historic Morrow Buildings Set On Fire: Reports
Three teens were arrested after historic buildings in Morrow's "The District" went up in flames, according to reports.
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Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
GA Pharmacist, 72, Convicted Of Filling Fake Pain Killer Prescriptions
A 72-year-old Mableton pharmacist faces more than 15 years in prison for filling fraudulent prescriptions for opioids, says prosecutors.
Andrea V. Watson, Patch Staff
Charleston, SC|News|
Charleston Deputy Faces Charges After Crash Kills Mother, 2 Daughters
Charleston County Deputy Emily Pelletier was charged with three counts reckless homicide after crashing into a family's car on Mother's Day.
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Across Georgia, GA|News|
‘Shrinkflation’ Hits GA Goods Amid Record Prices
Most recent Consumer Price Index data, released in April by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, shows Georgia's inflation rate as 9.3 percent.
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Atlanta, GA|News|
Atlanta Airport Will Host Job Fair June 14
About 40 employers will be hiring for open positions, including jobs at Atlanta airlines and car rental companies; concessions, and cargo.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates|News|
Decatur Locksmith, Father Of 4 Found Dead In Burning Car: Report
A DeKalb County locksmith and father of four was found dead in his burning work van after accepting a job, according to a report.
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Across Georgia, GA|News|
Man Arrested In Buckhead Shooting That Damaged Sephora: Police
Atlanta police have arrested a man who they said fired shots Tuesday afternoon in the Buckhead business district, damaging a nearby Sephora.
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Across Georgia, GA|News|
Gwinnett Place Mall: Renovations, Incentives Coming To GA Mall
Gwinnett County commissioners have outlined priorities that will center on marginalized communities with its redevelopment plans.
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Across Georgia, GA|News|
Man Accused Of Triple Murder At GA Golf Course Says He's Innocent
Bryan Rhoden's accused of killing pro golfer Gene Siller and two others in July at Pinetree Country Club. He could face the death penalty.
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