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Georgia’s favorite son Jimmy Carter turns 99
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‘It’s painful’ | DeKalb homeowner faces eviction over fraudulent mortgage, he says
Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 2:43 PM EDT
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Ciara Cummings
Georgia clerks believe changing state law could minimize alleged property fraud.
UPDATE: Local property management company blasts BBB’s ‘F’ rating
Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 11:09 PM EDT
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Harry Samler
Excalibur Homes LLC is accused of delaying work and maintenance orders and withholding security deposits without cause.
State child welfare officials are very happy these days. Here’s why.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 6:44 PM EDT
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Ciara Cummings
Too many kids in Georgia's foster care system forced DFCS to house them in unsafe, dangerous conditions.
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99 people become naturalized U.S. citizens on Jimmy Carter’s 99th birthday
Updated: 4 hours ago
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Bridget Spencer
“I love this country. I love Georgia," one of the new citizens said.
14-year-old killed in Lithonia shooting, police say
Updated: 14 hours ago
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Hope Dean
Despite the officers’ and first responders’ quick response, the teen died while being taken to the hospital, Lithonia police said.
Homicide investigation underway in Dacula, Gwinnett County police say
Updated: 8 hours ago
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Atlanta News First staff
A homicide investigation is underway in Gwinnett County Sunday afternoon, according to police.
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Atlanta credit union displays 450-foot-tall mural of Jimmy Carter for 99th birthday
Updated: 18 hours ago
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Hope Dean
The art features three portraits of Carter, emphasizing his importance in Georgia, the nation and the world.
VIDEO: Woman smashes UGA student performer’s keyboard, reaches into tip jar
Updated: 14 hours ago
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Hope Dean
Thankfully, bystanders booed the woman and her friends away and helped Hsu set his keyboard back up.
12-year-old dead, several children injured in Troup County vehicle crash, sheriff says
Updated: 16 hours ago
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Hope Dean
“This appears to be a tragic accident and our thoughts are with all involved,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement.
‘We honor you, Mr. President’ | Politicians, celebrities and more pay tribute to Jimmy Carter during 99th birthday
Updated: 18 hours ago
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Tim Darnell
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Hope Dean
Georgia's favorite son entered hospice care months ago, yet is about to mark another milestone.
Family desperate for answers after Brookhaven woman goes missing
Updated: 5 hours ago
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Hope Dean
The family of Aimee Lafakis, 48, reported her missing on Friday after nobody heard from her past 2 a.m.
Carter Center holds early 99th birthday celebration for Jimmy Carter
Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 11:40 PM EDT
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Joshua Skinner
Jimmy Carter's 99th birthday felt less like a party and more like a warm hug.
Teen wanted in connection to shooting death near Atlanta high school football stadium, police say
Updated: 8 hours ago
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Ellie Parker
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Hope Dean
Griffin police said a 15-year-old boy was shot near Griffin Memorial Stadium.
Plains celebrates the 99th birthday of the town’s most famous resident
Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 10:37 PM EDT
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Doug Reardon
The place put on the map by a peanut farmer-turned-president is almost frozen in time.
PHOTOS: Jimmy Carter park, museum celebrate former president’s birthday a day early
Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 4:59 PM EDT
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By
Hope Dean
The celebrations are likely being held on Saturday instead of Sunday because of the possible government shutdown tomorrow.
Biden signs stopgap measure to avert shutdown ahead of midnight deadline
Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 11:44 PM EDT
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CNN
The bill will keep the government open through November 17.
Georgia Bulldogs continue undefeated streak, beat Auburn 27-20
Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 6:48 PM EDT
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Ellie Parker
The Dawgs’ next game is back at Sanford Stadium Oct. 7 against the Kentucky Wildcats.
Man dies at hospital after being shot in Fulton County, police say
Updated: 4 hours ago
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Atlanta News First staff
Police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead in Fulton County Sunday night.
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1 person dead, all lanes open after crash on I-75 exit ramp in Clayton County
Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 10:08 PM EDT
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Ellie Parker
A crash has shut down all lanes of an exit ramp on I-285 in Clayton County, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation.
Community mourns band director from Cobb County high school
Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 9:58 AM EDT
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Hope Dean
Madison Argo worked at Wheeler High School in Marietta, where he led the marching band and conducted class bands.
On the Clock: Georgia survives against Auburn, Carson Beck gets his first road win
Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 8:40 PM EDT
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Atlanta News First staff
Atlanta News First Sports Director Baillie Burmaster and analysts Drew Butler and Rennie Curran break down the game on this week’s On the Clock!
2 dead, several injured in 10-car pileup on I-285, police say
Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 7:36 AM EDT
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Hope Dean
Police and the fire department did not comment on how the accident happened.
Henry County inmate dies after apparent suicide, sheriff’s office says
Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 10:13 PM EDT
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By
Ellie Parker
He was found during a routine cell check with a sheet around his neck and tied to his bed.
Georgians remain in limbo as government shutdown looms
Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 2:18 PM EDT
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By
Bridget Spencer
Lawmakers in Washington have yet to reach a deal on the budget.
First plea deal reached in Donald Trump’s historic Georgia indictment
Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 4:39 PM EDT
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Tim Darnell
The nation's 45th president and 18 others are accused of attempting to overturn Georgia's 2020 presidential election results.
Man shot just blocks from Georgia State’s football stadium, police say
Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 5:06 PM EDT
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Ellie Parker
Police said a man was shot at 600 Martin St. SE just before midnight Saturday.
Need to see how your favorite restaurant did on an inspection? Here’s how
Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 3:25 PM EDT
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Atlanta News First staff
The Georgia Department of Public Health puts its inspections of food services, tourist accommodations and business swimming pools online.
804,000 long-term borrowers are having their student loans forgiven before payments resume this fall
Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 10:09 AM EDT
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The Associated Press
Here’s what to know about the cancellation.