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Atlanta News First @atlantanewsfirst.com · 27/08/2026
FBI searching for 3rd suspect in deadly Atlanta mass shooting
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FBI searching for 3rd suspect in deadly Atlanta mass shooting
Ze’Kevious Zenard Perry, 24, is wanted for his alleged involvement in the deadly shooting, which happened on Edgewood Avenue, along a popular strip of bars in the historic Sweet Auburn neighborhood, on July 28, 2025.
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Atlanta News First @atlantanewsfirst.com · 27/08/2026
Defense set to begin in Tupac Shakur murder trial after prosecution rests
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Defense set to begin in Tupac Shakur murder trial after prosecution rests
Defense set to begin in Tupac Shakur murder trial in Las Vegas after prosecution rests. Follow updates as Duane "Keffe D" Davis' team presents its case.
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Atlanta News First @atlantanewsfirst.com · 27/08/2026
Partial I-285 closure planned for this weekend, GDOT says
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Partial I-285 closure planned for this weekend, GDOT says
It’s the latest weekend closure to replace or repair concrete slabs on the highway as part of a long-term renovation project.
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Atlanta News First @atlantanewsfirst.com · 27/08/2026
Suspect in DeKalb County barbershop shooting arrested
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Suspect in DeKalb County barbershop shooting arrested
Lamar Jones faces an aggravated assault charge and was booked in DeKalb County Jail without bond.
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Atlanta News First @atlantanewsfirst.com · 27/08/2026
Canton man accused of sexually assaulting 14-year-old on her way to school
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Canton man accused of sexually assaulting 14-year-old on her way to school
Saymond Sookram faces charges of aggravated child molestation, trafficking a person for sexual servitude and interference with custody.
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Atlanta News First @atlantanewsfirst.com · 27/08/2026
Atlanta theater dedicates ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ screening to Tim Curry
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Atlanta theater dedicates ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ screening to Tim Curry
The Plaza Theatre said Curry’s loss “hits incredibly hard.”
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Atlanta News First @atlantanewsfirst.com · 27/08/2026
Atlanta, MARTA reach multi-million dollar settlement in sales tax funding dispute
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Atlanta, MARTA reach multi-million dollar settlement in sales tax funding dispute
The city and the transit agency reached a settlement of $52 million, which “represents the full and final resolution of all disputed amounts related to the More MARTA Atlanta sales tax proceeds allocated for enhanced bus service which was the subject of the City’s 2023 audit of the More MARTA Atlanta program,” officials said in a release.
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Atlanta News First @atlantanewsfirst.com · 27/08/2026
Man pretends to be law enforcement, threatens to shoot woman, Cobb County police say
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Man pretends to be law enforcement, threatens to shoot woman, Cobb County police say
Larry Copeland, 65, faces charges of false imprisonment, robbery, second-degree criminal damage to property and impersonating a police officer.
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Atlanta News First @atlantanewsfirst.com · 27/08/2026
Execution date set for man convicted of killing 2 real estate agents near Atlanta in 2003
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Execution date set for man convicted of killing 2 real estate agents near Atlanta in 2003
Stacey Humphreys, 53, was convicted of malice murder in the 2003 killings of 33-year-old Cyndi Williams and 21-year-old Lori Brown.
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Atlanta News First @atlantanewsfirst.com · 27/08/2026
Georgia farm honors Dolly in an a-MAZE-ing way
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Georgia farm honors Dolly in an a-MAZE-ing way
A family farm in north Georgia is paying tribute to the late Dolly Parton in a huge way.
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Atlanta News First @atlantanewsfirst.com · 27/08/2026
PGA Tour Championship kicks off at Atlanta’s East Lake Golf Club
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PGA Tour Championship kicks off at Atlanta’s East Lake Golf Club
The gates open to fans at 10 a.m., and the HOPE Tee Shot ceremony will kick things off at 10:25 a.m.
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Atlanta News First @atlantanewsfirst.com · 27/08/2026
Gas leak blocks off Memorial Drive in southeast Atlanta
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Gas leak blocks off Memorial Drive in southeast Atlanta
The leak is near the intersection of Memorial Drive and Wilbur Avenue, according to Atlanta Fire Rescue.
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Atlanta News First @atlantanewsfirst.com · 27/08/2026
Man accused of shooting, killing brother in DeKalb County, police say
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Man accused of shooting, killing brother in DeKalb County, police say
Jared Asquet, 20, was booked in DeKalb County Jail and charged with murder.
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Atlanta News First @atlantanewsfirst.com · 27/08/2026
Georgia rural hospitals to receive almost $94 million in federal healthcare funding
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Georgia rural hospitals to receive almost $94 million in federal healthcare funding
Federal investment targets telehealth, workforce development and advanced medical technology.
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Atlanta News First @atlantanewsfirst.com · 27/08/2026
Atlanta’s skateboarding community mourns loss of Beltline stabbing victim
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Atlanta’s skateboarding community mourns loss of Beltline stabbing victim
Atlanta’s skateboarding community is mourning the loss of one of its own.
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Atlanta News First @atlantanewsfirst.com · 27/08/2026
Search on for missing 9-year-girl in Paulding County
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Search on for missing 9-year-girl in Paulding County
Chloe Day was reported missing Wednesday night after her family couldn’t find her at home, the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office said.
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Atlanta News First @atlantanewsfirst.com · 27/08/2026
Decatur Library suspect granted immunity, case dismissed
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Decatur Library suspect granted immunity, case dismissed
A suspect in a shooting at Decatur Library in February was granted immunity from prosecution earlier this month and his case has been dismissed, according to documents.
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Atlanta News First @atlantanewsfirst.com · 27/08/2026
First Alert Traffic: Pedestrian hit on Downtown Connector; all lanes blocked
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First Alert Traffic: Pedestrian hit on Downtown Connector; all lanes blocked
A pedestrian was hit on the Downtown Connector early Thursday, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT).
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Atlanta News First @atlantanewsfirst.com · 27/08/2026
Mableton appoints first public safety director amid petition to dissolve city
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Mableton appoints first public safety director amid petition to dissolve city
Mableton appointed its first ever public safety director Wednesday as a petition circulated to dissolve the young city.
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Atlanta News First @atlantanewsfirst.com · 27/08/2026
Georgia Power’s OpenAI contract in Effingham County approved, expected to lower residential bills
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Georgia Power’s OpenAI contract in Effingham County approved, expected to lower residential bills
Under the contract, OpenAI will fully fund the infrastructure needed to support the project.
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Atlanta News First @atlantanewsfirst.com · 27/08/2026
Meta agrees to new teen safety protections in deal with 48 states
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Meta agrees to new teen safety protections in deal with 48 states
Meta is calling on other social media platforms, including TikTok and YouTube, to adopt similar safeguards.
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Atlanta News First @atlantanewsfirst.com · 27/08/2026
Mosquito trap at South Fulton park tests positive for West Nile virus
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Mosquito trap at South Fulton park tests positive for West Nile virus
Welcome All Park will not close during treatment and testing.
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Atlanta News First @atlantanewsfirst.com · 27/08/2026
Firefighter taken to hospital after battling fire in Cherokee County
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Firefighter taken to hospital after battling fire in Cherokee County
A firefighter was taken to a hospital with minor injuries after battling a kitchen fire Tuesday evening in Cherokee County, officials said.
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Atlanta News First @atlantanewsfirst.com · 27/08/2026
1 person seriously injured in DeKalb County shooting, police say
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1 person seriously injured in DeKalb County shooting, police say
One person was seriously injured in a DeKalb County shooting Wednesday, according to police.
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Atlanta News First @atlantanewsfirst.com · 27/08/2026
Woman sentenced to 17 years in prison for defrauding Amazon out of nearly $10 million
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Woman sentenced to 17 years in prison for defrauding Amazon out of nearly $10 million
A Smyrna woman was sentenced to 17 years in prison after defrauding Amazon out of nearly $10 million, the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Georgia said.
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Atlanta News First @atlantanewsfirst.com · 27/08/2026
WATCH: Dolly Parton sits down with ‘Monica Pearson One-on-One,’ talks Dollywood, her past and present
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WATCH: Dolly Parton sits down with ‘Monica Pearson One-on-One,’ talks Dollywood, her past and present
In 2023, Monica Pearson sat down with Dolly Parton ahead of the opening of that season. It was the celebration of the 50th year of “I Will Always Love You.”
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Atlanta News First @atlantanewsfirst.com · 27/08/2026
Georgia cattlemen warn Trump’s beef plan will disrupt local markets
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Georgia cattlemen warn Trump’s beef plan will disrupt local markets
Georgia is one of the country’s leading beef-producing states, raising nearly 1 million head of cattle, mostly on family-owned operations.
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Atlanta News First @atlantanewsfirst.com · 27/08/2026
Georgia Supreme Court says it will no longer handle the bulk of state murder appeals
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Georgia Supreme Court says it will no longer handle the bulk of state murder appeals
When Georgia’s constitution was amended in 1983, it spelled out certain criteria for cases that were in the legal authority of the State Supreme Court to rule on. That included constitutional questions on state code sections, election contest cases, judicial disciplinary actions, general oversight of the judicial system, regulations on the practice of law, and certiorari — in where the high court case-reviews the decisions of the appellate court.
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Atlanta News First @atlantanewsfirst.com · 26/08/2026
Trial continues for co-defendant charged in cover-up of Morgan Bauer’s death
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Trial continues for co-defendant charged in cover-up of Morgan Bauer’s death
Bauer disappeared in Georgia in February 2016 | Her remains were discovered in 2023 | Katelyn Goble is facing felony charges.
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Atlanta News First @atlantanewsfirst.com · 26/08/2026
Battle over Georgia’s political maps reset after court tosses out earlier decision
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Battle over Georgia’s political maps reset after court tosses out earlier decision
Appeals court ruling ensures Georgia voting districts remain intact, forcing civil rights groups to restart their legal fight under a much stricter standard.
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Atlanta News First @atlantanewsfirst.com · 26/08/2026
A federal court just reshaped campaign spending for the midterms. Here’s what it means
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A federal court just reshaped campaign spending for the midterms. Here’s what it means
A court ruled in favor of US Sen. Jon Ossoff and other Democratic candidates, striking down a policy extending ad discounts to political parties.
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Atlanta News First @atlantanewsfirst.com · 26/08/2026
TOUR Championship’s move from East Lake ends an era, but Bobby Jones’ legacy remains
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TOUR Championship’s move from East Lake ends an era, but Bobby Jones’ legacy remains
The PGA Tour’s best players are in Atlanta this week, competing at East Lake Golf Club.
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Atlanta News First @atlantanewsfirst.com · 26/08/2026
Judge removes one hurdle for Trump mail voting order as states file new challenge before midterms
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Judge removes one hurdle for Trump mail voting order as states file new challenge before midterms
The order directs the Postal Service to send mail ballots only to those on a list of eligible voters and required a uniform envelope format.
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Atlanta News First @atlantanewsfirst.com · 26/08/2026
Man arrested, accused of burglary in Poncey-Highland neighborhood, Atlanta police say
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Man arrested, accused of burglary in Poncey-Highland neighborhood, Atlanta police say
A man was arrested Friday and accused of breaking into a home in Atlanta’s Poncey-Highland neighborhood, police said.
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Atlanta News First @atlantanewsfirst.com · 26/08/2026
Couple fights back in court to save first home from $20K HOA foreclosure
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Couple fights back in court to save first home from $20K HOA foreclosure
After struggling to find a lawyer, Tatiana Pimentel and her fiancé secured free legal representation and are demanding a jury trial.
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Atlanta News First @atlantanewsfirst.com · 26/08/2026
Cherokee County man convicted of 16 child sexual assault crimes
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Cherokee County man convicted of 16 child sexual assault crimes
A jury convicted 47-year-old Charles Lowry Douglas from Ball Ground of nine counts of child molestation and seven counts of sexual battery.
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Atlanta News First @atlantanewsfirst.com · 26/08/2026
‘I will always love her:’ Miley Cyrus speaks lovingly of godmother Dolly Parton
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‘I will always love her:’ Miley Cyrus speaks lovingly of godmother Dolly Parton
Miley Cyrus paid a loving tribute to her godmother Dolly Parton a day after the country music legend died.
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Atlanta News First @atlantanewsfirst.com · 26/08/2026
Here’s how to find out if you qualify for part of Kroger’s $17 million settlement
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Here’s how to find out if you qualify for part of Kroger’s $17 million settlement
Some Kroger pharmacy customers may qualify for part of a proposed $17 million settlement. Learn who may be eligible and how to file a claim by Dec. 21, 2026.
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Atlanta News First @atlantanewsfirst.com · 26/08/2026
Stranded climber saved from face of Mount Yonah
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Stranded climber saved from face of Mount Yonah
A White County firefighter then rappelled down the mountain and hauled the climber up with the help of a rope team.
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Atlanta News First @atlantanewsfirst.com · 26/08/2026
Sexual assault lawsuit filed against Smyrna mental health institute
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Sexual assault lawsuit filed against Smyrna mental health institute
Filed by the guardian of a 20-year-old woman on the autism spectrum, the suit claims the woman was raped by another patient while hospitalized at Ridgeview Institute.
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Atlanta News First @atlantanewsfirst.com · 26/08/2026
LIVE: Trial continues for co-defendant charged in cover-up of Morgan Bauer’s death
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LIVE: Trial continues for co-defendant charged in cover-up of Morgan Bauer’s death
Katelyn Goble faces felony charges of concealing a death and tampering with evidence years after the 19-year-old South Dakota teen’s bones were found.
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Atlanta News First @atlantanewsfirst.com · 26/08/2026
Georgia’s last Bahama Breeze to close on Saturday
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Georgia’s last Bahama Breeze to close on Saturday
The chain’s owner said a Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen will eventually move into the space in Kennesaw.
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Atlanta News First @atlantanewsfirst.com · 26/08/2026
WATCH: ANF hosts inaugural Aging Better Expo
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WATCH: ANF hosts inaugural Aging Better Expo
Atlanta News First is hosting the first-ever Aging Better Expo on Wednesday.
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Atlanta News First @atlantanewsfirst.com · 26/08/2026
President Trump issues statement on Dolly Parton’s passing, orders flags to fly half-staff
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President Trump issues statement on Dolly Parton’s passing, orders flags to fly half-staff
President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to pay his respects to “one of the greatest Country singers,” Dolly Parton.
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Atlanta News First @atlantanewsfirst.com · 26/08/2026
Georgia’s first ‘baby box’ to open in Henry County
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Georgia’s first ‘baby box’ to open in Henry County
Local parents in crisis will soon have a new way to safely surrender their newborns.
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Atlanta News First @atlantanewsfirst.com · 26/08/2026
Look back: Dolly Parton’s last metro Atlanta concert was in 2016
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Look back: Dolly Parton’s last metro Atlanta concert was in 2016
Parton performed at Infinite Energy Arena — Now Gas South District — on June 4, 2016.
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Atlanta News First @atlantanewsfirst.com · 26/08/2026
Georgia remembers Dolly Parton
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Georgia remembers Dolly Parton
One day after her death, tributes continue to pour in for country pop icon Dolly Parton.
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Atlanta News First @atlantanewsfirst.com · 26/08/2026
1,800 pounds of marijuana seized in Butts County, sheriff says
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1,800 pounds of marijuana seized in Butts County, sheriff says
The sheriff’s office said the shipment originated in Sacramento, California.
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Atlanta News First @atlantanewsfirst.com · 26/08/2026
Hall County Sheriff’s Office investigators fired following Flock audit
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Hall County Sheriff’s Office investigators fired following Flock audit
Two investigators with the Hall County Sheriff’s Office (HSCO) have been fired for allegedly misusing the department’s Flock camera system.
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Atlanta News First @atlantanewsfirst.com · 26/08/2026
Atlanta firefighters stop vacant Dairy Queen fire from spreading
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Atlanta firefighters stop vacant Dairy Queen fire from spreading
Fire officials said their fast response kept the flames from spreading to nearby apartments.
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