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Investigates

Cloud Kirbo

Newborn testing | ‘A child’s life should not be determined by a zip code’

Updated: 38 minutes ago
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By Rachel Polansky
All newborns in the U.S. are required to undergo screenings that look for certain medical conditions. But testing widely varies.

Breaking

An 11-year-old boy with a mental illness has been reported missing in Clayton County on Tuesday.

11-year-old boy found after being reported missing in Clayton County

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Miles Montgomery
The 11-year-old boy who was previously reported missing in Clayton County has been located safe at his home, Clayton County officials confirmed to Atlanta News First.

Breaking

Police sirens flashing generic photo

Deadly shooting under investigation in southwest Atlanta

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Miles Montgomery
A shooting investigation is underway in southwest Atlanta on Tuesday evening.

News

New hotel by Hilton celebrates construction milestone in Atlanta

GWCC holds topping off ceremony to celebrate downtown Atlanta’s newest hotel

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Don Shipman
The hotel is slated to open in January of 2024.

News

Hunting for a hospital in a healthcare desert

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Patrick Quinn
State lawmakers are making a big step in getting another hospital in Fulton County.

News

Raw sewage seeps into DeKalb County homes and yards

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Adam Murphy
Raw sewage is not something Kristi Sasser thought she’d have to deal with when she moved into the Scottdale Mills Village community in DeKalb County four years ago.

Public Safety

Arrest made in connection to fatal Albany shooting

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Miles Montgomery
An individual turned herself in to police in connection to a deadly shooting in Albany, according to Albany police officials.

Entertainment

Women’s History Month: Karen Civils’ global impact on music, entertainment

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Miles Montgomery
The first thing that comes to mind when you think of Young Money Records is New Orleans-born icon Lil Wayne, the greatest rapper of all time. But, behind every empire in any business, are the people who helped to build and grow the foundation that you see thrive every day.

Public Safety

18-year-old Stonecrest man charged in deadly January shooting

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Miles Montgomery
An 18-year-old Stonecrest man was arrested and faces multiple charges in connection with an armed robbery that turned deadly in Decatur in January.

Public Safety

29-year-old woman injured in Conyers shooting

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Miles Montgomery
Police officials in Conyers are searching for anyone who was involved in a shooting that left a 29-year-old woman injured in Conyers on Monday evening.
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News

Smyrna gun store alleges ATF inspection was ‘targeted’

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Amanda Rose
A Smyrna gun store is sounding the alarm after what they're calling an 'unprecedented' visit from the ATF.

Public Safety

2 people charged with cruelty to children after meth bust in Towns County

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Alexandra Parker
The officers found methamphetamine that field tested positive for fentanyl.

News

Georgia Dept. of Insurance officials survey tornado damage

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Miles Montgomery
On Tuesday, officials from the Georgia Department of Insurance surveyed damage from a confirmed EF3 tornado that touched down in parts of Georgia on Sunday.

News

Editorial: As shootings continue, we need to focus on the issues

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Erik Schrader
While station editorials are not routinely done at Atlanta News First, VP/GM Erik Schrader has chosen to record one this week.

News

Alleged hazing victim out of ICU as Glynn County DA asks public for patience

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Zac Summers
Trent Lerhkamp was soaked in urine, covered in spray paint, and had a blood alcohol level of 0.464 when three minors dropped him off at a local hospital on March 21.

Entertainment

Zonnique returns to music after 5 year hiatus

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Jamarlo Phillips
'The Break Up' is Zonnique’s return to music from a 5-year hiatus and it is currently #4 on the iTunes Chart.

Public Safety

‘No credible shooting threat’ found at Dade County Middle School

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Miles Montgomery
A school threat is under investigation in Dade County on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Dade County Sheriff’s Office.

Public Safety

Cherokee County man arrested for sexual exploitation

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Alexandra Parker
The investigation led to a search warrant of Byrd-Ditter’s home and his subsequent arrest.

Entertainment

‘Bury The Hatchet’ to premiere on Peachtree TV March 28

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Jamarlo Phillips
“Bury The Hatchet” will bring two warring parties together to help them settle their beef.

News

New lane installation on Route 369 in Gainesville could impact traffic

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Miles Montgomery
A road construction project set for Tuesday night is expected to impact traffic on a busy stretch of road in Gainesville.

Entertainment

Circle Ultimate Fan Fest: Country music star Julia Cole talks new show

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Jamarlo Phillips
Circle’s Ultimate Fan Fest hosted by Cole is coming to Circle Network in April.

Public Safety

Tennessee man arrested for armed robbery in Gordon County

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Alexandra Parker
No one was injured in the robbery.

News

College and career day scheduled for DeKalb County school district

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Miles Montgomery
A DeKalb County school district is set to host a college and career day for students on Wednesday.

News

Second alleged shooting threat reported at West Forsyth High School

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Natasha Pollard
West Forsyth High School sent out emails to parents regarding an alleged shooting threat Tuesday morning, say officials.

News

Non-profit brings cleaning supplies to West Georgia after storms

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Madeline Montgomery
The non-profit Caring For Others, based in South Atlanta, is collecting cleaning supplies to bring to West Georgia following the weekend’s severe storms.

News

Coroner releases cause, manner of death for Georgia father Nathan Millard

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Jamarlo Phillips
According to the coroner, Millard’s death has been ruled an accident, attributing it to the effects of cocaine, fentanyl and ethanol.

News

Officials confirm EF1 tornado touched down in Milledgeville Monday morning

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Jennifer Lifsey and Bridget Spencer
The governor took a tour of Milledgeville in Baldwin County, confirming an EF-1 tornado touched down on Monday.

News

Mayor Dickens delivers 2nd annual ‘State of the City’ address

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Rebekka Schramm and Mariya Murrow
During the speech, the mayor is expected to highlight some of his administration’s successes in 2022 and lay out his vision for 2023.

News

Georgia man tracks stolen luggage with tracking device

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Natasha Pollard
Georgia man tracks stolen luggage from Los Angeles to Grady Hospital with Apple air tag.

News

Police chase ends in deadly crash in Cobb County

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Jennifer Lifsey
A police chase ended in a deadly crash Monday night in Cobb County.

Better Call Harry

After the storms | Protect yourself from unlicensed contractors

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Harry Samler
This past weekend’s devastating round of storms are bringing the issue of repairs once again to the forefront of Georgians’ minds.

News

Beware the Storm Chasers! Tips to protect yourself against severe weather scams

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Mariya Murrow
The Better Business Bureau says these scammers often disguise themselves as contractors to try to get money out of unsuspecting residents, offering quick fixes and unbelievably good deals.

Public Safety

Man injured in shooting at Brookhaven shopping plaza

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Miles Montgomery and Atlanta News First staff
A man is recovering in the hospital after being shot late Monday night in a DeKalb County shopping plaza.

News

Safety measures in Georgia schools discussed in wake of Nashville shooting

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Jasmina Alston
Georgia lawmakers passed an active shooter training bill earlier this month that would require every public school to do a yearly drill.

Investigates

How NIL has turned Georgia’s college sports into the wild west

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Rachel Polansky
Athletes from all of Georgia’s major colleges and universities are earning products and raking in cash.

News

City Schools of Decatur announces sole finalist in superintendent search

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Natasha Pollard
According to Decaturish Decatur School Board has announced its one and only finalist in its search for a new superintendent.

News

Study says warming-fueled supercells to hit South more often

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
A new study says warming will fuel more supercells in the United States and that those storms will move eastward from their current range.

2023 GA Legislature

Georgia bill is latest GOP effort targeting prosecutors

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
A new Georgia commission to discipline and remove wayward prosecutors would be the latest move nationwide to ratchet up oversight on what Republicans see as “woke prosecutors” who aren’t doing enough to fight crime.

2023 GA Legislature

Georgia lawmakers: Localities must apply homeless camp bans

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Georgia lawmakers are telling cities and counties that they must enforce existing bans on public camping or sleeping by homeless people while saying local governments and hospitals can’t dump homeless people in other counties without permission.

News

UGA student recovers from ‘medical nightmare’ on spring break

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Don Shipman and Asia Wilson
UGA student Liza Burke's parents say what was supposed to be a one last spring break with friends turned into a medical nightmare.

Public Safety

Police restrict access to future site of Atlanta Public Safety Training Center

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Jamarlo Phillips
The DeKalb County Police Department told Atlanta News First that it is leading a multijurisdictional task force effort that will implement Phase 2 of the process designed to reopen Intrenchment Creek Park.

News

Families affected by Nashville school shooting search for answers

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Alexandra Parker and Chelsea Beimfohr
Hale reportedly entered the school with two semi-automatic weapons, a pistol and “significant ammunition."

News

Gov. Brian Kemp confirms an EF3 tornado touched down in Georgia

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 8:26 PM EDT
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By Alexandra Parker, Miles Montgomery and Atlanta News First staff
Gov. Brian Kemp is holding a press conference on the school shooting in Nashville.

News

Butts County zoning change vote could help tornado victims rebuild

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 8:23 PM EDT
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By Don Shipman
The Board of Commissioners meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday.

News

Family hit by second tornado in two months

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 8:22 PM EDT
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By Amanda Rose
Families dealing with a devastating tornado back in January are now impacted by yet another severe storm.

News

Two house fires, one business fire under investigation in Gwinnett County

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 8:15 PM EDT
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By Miles Montgomery
Two house fires that happened on Sunday evening are under investigation in Gwinnett County.

Public Safety

Man accused of assaulting 4 women sentenced to 85 years in prison

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 7:50 PM EDT
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By Miles Montgomery
A 28-year-old Georgia man has been sentenced to 85 years in prison after a Cobb County jury found him guilty of assaulting four women and damaging property during an incident in June 2022, officials announced.

News

West Point community rallies after storm rips through town Sunday

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 7:38 PM EDT
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By Patrick Quinn
Crews are starting to restore power and Red Cross volunteers were handing out hot meals, but assistance did not stop there.

News

Georgia man reportedly ‘tortured & humiliated’ by teens at party

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 7:28 PM EDT
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By Zac Summers
A picture circulating online appears to show the victim unconscious, bound to a chair, and covered in spray paint.

News

Georgia organizations collecting donations, supplies for tornado victims

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 7:26 PM EDT
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By Miles Montgomery
Several Georgia-based organizations are collecting supplies and donations for people who were impacted by the confirmed EF3 tornado and severe weather that hit Georgia on Sunday and Monday.
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