Buckhead, GA|News|
Woman Groped By Stranger Outside Buckhead Home: Report
A woman was groped by a stranger in front of her Buckhead home near Phipps Plaza, according to a report.
Andrea V. Watson, Patch Staff
Andrea V. Watson, Patch Staff
- Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA
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Marietta, GA|News|
Police Find Man Who Broke Handcuffs, Escaped Cobb Hospital
Police found a man who escaped police custody Wednesday while being treated at Kennestone Hospital for gunshot wounds.
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Across North Carolina, NC|News|
1st Case Of Monkeypox Confirmed In NC: Health Department
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services confirmed the state's first case of monkeypox Thursday.
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Lilburn-Mountain Park, GA|News|
Supreme Court Sides With GA Inmate Who Wants Firing Squad Death
Michael Wade Nance sued the Georgia court system, arguing that his veins are “severely compromised and unsuitable" for lethal injection.
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Across Georgia, GA|News|
Biden’s Federal Gas Tax Holiday: Would It Help Or Hurt Georgia?
In Georgia, the average price was $4.43 a gallon Thursday, according to AAA.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates|News|
Arrest Made In Fatal Shooting Of Teen Dancer Outside Of DeKalb Kroger
An arrest was made in the fatal shooting of a teen dancer who was killed outside a DeKalb County Kroger shopping center, police said.
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Decatur-Avondale Estates|News|
Man, Teen Both Shot And Killed After Shootings Mile Apart: Police
A man and a teen were fatally shot Wednesday night within a mile apart in DeKalb County, according to police
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Marietta, GA|News|
Group Steals 6 Cars, 23 Keys From Marietta Dealership: Report
A group was caught on camera stealing six cars from Car Xoom in Marietta.
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Atlanta, GA|News|
Truck Caught On Fire Shut Down Major DeKalb Intersection
The intersection of Briarcliff and North Druid Hills Road was shut down Thursday after a truck caught on fire, according to fire officials.
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Atlanta, GA|News|
Man Wanted In NW Atlanta Murder Arrested In Ohio
A suspect wanted in connection with an April fatal shooting that took place in Fulton County was arrested in Ohio.
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Sandy Springs, GA|News|
Morgan Falls Road And Overlook Park Area Under Investigation: Police
The Sandy Springs Police have requested the public to avoid the area of Morgan Falls Road and Overlook Park while they investigate.
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Atlanta, GA|News|
Atlanta Student Shot, Killed At College Park Apartments: Report
A Midtown High School student was shot to death at College Park apartments in Clayton County, according to a report.
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Across Georgia, GA|News|
Freshpet Recall: GA Stores Remove Pet Food Over Possible Salmonella
Freshpet, which can be found in Target and Walmart in Georgia, has been recalled after possible salmonella contamination.
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Douglasville, GA|News|
South Carolina Man Convicted Of Grooming, Raping Douglasville Girl
A jury has found a South Carolina man guilty of grooming and raping an underage girl for years in Douglas County.
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Across Georgia, GA|News|
6 GA Counties Among Healthiest Communities In 2022: U.S. News
A new environmental category shows health risks from natural disasters among ethnic groups and communities.
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Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Ross Harris' Murder Conviction In Son's Hot Car Death Overturned
The Georgia Supreme Court announced Wednesday that it would overturn a father's conviction for murder in the 2014 hot car death of his son.
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Atlanta, GA|News|
Zoo Atlanta Closing Early For 2 Days Due To 'Extremely High' Heat
Zoo Atlanta officials announced Tuesday that the Zoo will only be open in the mornings Wednesday and Thursday due to the heat.
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Sandy Springs, GA|News|
GOP 6th Congressional District Runoff: Rich McCormick Projected Winner
Rich McCormick is the projected winner for the GOP 6th Congressional District in the Georgia 2022 Primary Runoff Elections.
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Across Georgia, GA|News|
GA Democratic Secretary Of State Runoff: Bee Nguyen Projected Winner
Bee Nguyen is the projected winner for the Georgia Democratic Secretary of State in the 2022 Primary Runoff Elections.
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Across Georgia, GA|News|
GA Runoff Voter Guide 2022: Deadline, Candidates, How To Vote
Voters in Georgia are at the polls June 21 to vote for congressional seats, secretary of state, and more.
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