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Toddler shot in northwest Georgia on Christmas morning, GBI says
Toddler shot in northwest Georgia on Christmas morning, GBI says
The child was rushed to the hospital, where they are expected to survive.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Toddler shot in northwest Georgia on Christmas morning, GBI says
Man hit, killed by car while running across I-285, police say
Man hit, killed by car while running across I-285, police say
Officers were called to the interstate near Memorial Drive at around 10:30 p.m., where they found the man dead.
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December 26, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Man hit, killed by car while running across I-285, police say
‘Critical’: 12-year-old boy goes missing on Christmas Day, Atlanta police say
‘Critical’: 12-year-old boy goes missing on Christmas Day, Atlanta police say
Shorty Collin was last seen in the 1500 block of Glenrock Drive NW.
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December 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
‘Critical’: 12-year-old boy goes missing on Christmas Day, Atlanta police say
Some families choose dining out over holiday cooking for Christmas Day in Atlanta
Some families choose dining out over holiday cooking for Christmas Day in Atlanta
Some families chose to take a break from the holiday cooking and cleanup and dined out instead.
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December 26, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Some families choose dining out over holiday cooking for Christmas Day in Atlanta
3 crash deaths, 38 DUIs reported statewide over Christmas holiday travel period, Georgia DPS says
3 crash deaths, 38 DUIs reported statewide over Christmas holiday travel period, Georgia DPS says
Three people have died in vehicle crashes across Georgia and dozens have been arrested for driving under the influence since the start of the Christmas holiday travel period, according to the state Department of Public Safety (DPS).
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December 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM
3 crash deaths, 38 DUIs reported statewide over Christmas holiday travel period, Georgia DPS says
Nearly 60 DeKalb County families given homes for the holidays
Nearly 60 DeKalb County families given homes for the holidays
The apartments come fully furnished with everything needed inside to make a home. All families had to bring were food and clothes.
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December 26, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Nearly 60 DeKalb County families given homes for the holidays
67-year-old man dies after crashing car into northwest Atlanta home, police say
67-year-old man dies after crashing car into northwest Atlanta home, police say
The driver was taken to the hospital in critical condition, where he died of his injuries.
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December 25, 2025 at 11:26 PM
67-year-old man dies after crashing car into northwest Atlanta home, police say
82-year-old man reported missing, Gwinnett County police say
82-year-old man reported missing, Gwinnett County police say
Gwinnett County police are asking for help finding an 82-year-old man with dementia who went missing on Christmas Day.
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December 25, 2025 at 10:21 PM
82-year-old man reported missing, Gwinnett County police say
Hosea Helps provides Christmas meals to metro Atlanta families in need
Hosea Helps provides Christmas meals to metro Atlanta families in need
Hosea Helps distributes food to hundreds of families across metro Atlanta during the holiday season.
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December 25, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Hosea Helps provides Christmas meals to metro Atlanta families in need
Driver dies after car crashes into tree, catches on fire in Athens, police say
Driver dies after car crashes into tree, catches on fire in Athens, police say
The man has not yet been identified.
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December 25, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Driver dies after car crashes into tree, catches on fire in Athens, police say
Atlanta police identify murder victim, ask for help with case
Atlanta police identify murder victim, ask for help with case
Darryl Long was found dead at the scene with a gunshot wound.
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December 25, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Atlanta police identify murder victim, ask for help with case
Metro Atlanta woman celebrates holidays with 66 Christmas trees in home
Metro Atlanta woman celebrates holidays with 66 Christmas trees in home
Target in the midtown area was packed with shoppers rummaging through nearly empty shelves for whatever they can find.
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December 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Metro Atlanta woman celebrates holidays with 66 Christmas trees in home
Powerball numbers drawn for $1.8 billion jackpot on Christmas Eve
Powerball numbers drawn for $1.8 billion jackpot on Christmas Eve
Did Santa bring you all your presents this Christmas? Or did luck fall your way?
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December 25, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Powerball numbers drawn for $1.8 billion jackpot on Christmas Eve
Pedestrian killed by off-duty DeKalb officer after walking onto I-75 in Cobb County, police say
Pedestrian killed by off-duty DeKalb officer after walking onto I-75 in Cobb County, police say
Police said shortly before 9 p.m., a pedestrian was walking on the I-75 northwest corridor when they were hit by the officer in their patrol vehicle after walking onto the interstate.
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December 25, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Pedestrian killed by off-duty DeKalb officer after walking onto I-75 in Cobb County, police say
Over 20 million impacted by June Aflac data breach
Over 20 million impacted by June Aflac data breach
The breach happened in June but Aflac said it confirmed that personal data was likely included in early December.
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December 25, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Over 20 million impacted by June Aflac data breach
Authorities urge caution after string of dangerous crashes around metro Atlanta
Authorities urge caution after string of dangerous crashes around metro Atlanta
State police urged caution over the Christmas holiday for those driving, walking, biking or just getting around.
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December 25, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Authorities urge caution after string of dangerous crashes around metro Atlanta
‘Atlanta Wind Phone’ allows families to mourn loved ones out loud amid holiday season
‘Atlanta Wind Phone’ allows families to mourn loved ones out loud amid holiday season
The holiday season can be tough if you’re missing a loved one.
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December 25, 2025 at 12:48 AM
‘Atlanta Wind Phone’ allows families to mourn loved ones out loud amid holiday season
Georgia State Capitol restricts commercial photo shoots amid safety concerns
Georgia State Capitol restricts commercial photo shoots amid safety concerns
The Georgia State Capitol has become a popular backdrop for professional photo shoots, especially for engaged couples, but state officials say the growing number of photographers inside the historic building is creating safety and access concerns.
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December 25, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Georgia State Capitol restricts commercial photo shoots amid safety concerns
Robbery suspects accused of stealing nearly $500 worth of clothes from Atlanta sporting goods store
Robbery suspects accused of stealing nearly $500 worth of clothes from Atlanta sporting goods store
Police are asking for the public’s help finding two robbery suspects accused of stealing nearly $500 of clothes from a sporting goods store in west Atlanta over the weekend.
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December 24, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Robbery suspects accused of stealing nearly $500 worth of clothes from Atlanta sporting goods store
Warm Christmas Eve brings challenges to outdoor skating rinks in metro Atlanta
Warm Christmas Eve brings challenges to outdoor skating rinks in metro Atlanta
Crews move much of the water away, then use a mini-zamboni to spread the remaining water evenly across the ice surface, creating a skateable sheet.
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December 24, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Warm Christmas Eve brings challenges to outdoor skating rinks in metro Atlanta
Shots fired outside Marietta movie theater, police say
Shots fired outside Marietta movie theater, police say
Nobody was hurt in the incident, which police believe to be isolated and targeted.
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December 24, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Shots fired outside Marietta movie theater, police say
Man shot in the buttocks during fight in southwest Atlanta, police say
Man shot in the buttocks during fight in southwest Atlanta, police say
The suspect and victim are both renters at the same property, according to officers.
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December 24, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Man shot in the buttocks during fight in southwest Atlanta, police say
Woman shot in Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta police say
Woman shot in Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta police say
A woman was shot in Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward neighborhood on Christmas Eve, according to police.
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December 24, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Woman shot in Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta police say
Woman critically injured in East Lake shooting, Atlanta police say
Woman critically injured in East Lake shooting, Atlanta police say
A woman was shot to death in Atlanta’s East Lake neighborhood Wednesday afternoon, according to police.
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December 24, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Woman critically injured in East Lake shooting, Atlanta police say
Man stabbed multiple times at homeless encampment, Atlanta police say
Man stabbed multiple times at homeless encampment, Atlanta police say
Officers canvassed the area but couldn’t find a crime scene, according to police.
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December 24, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Man stabbed multiple times at homeless encampment, Atlanta police say