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Atlanta Publix sells ticket for $1M Powerball winner; next jackpot is $775M
No one matched all six numbers but matching five numbers netted a $1 million prize.
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Search for inmate who escaped from Grady hospital enters second day
Timothy Shane is accused of stealing an SUV and then crashing it during the getaway, according to authorities.
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Man arrested in fatal stabbing at Vivide nightclub
Separate stabbings that left two men dead sent Atlanta police flying across the city in the early morning hours Wednesday.
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CDC vote looms on lifting recommended Hepatitis B vaccine for newborns
The universal recommendation to vaccinate newborns against Hep B is up for reconsideration when the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices meets today and Friday.
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Georgia sees one of the highest rises in life expectancy in the nation
Georgia's life expectancy rose more sharply than most U.S. states as the coronavirus pandemic receded, according to the latest CDC data, but still has ground to make up.
Sea Island house sale of $30 million viewed as Georgia record
John Portman’s Sea Island residence sold this week for $30 million, the highest home price in Georgia history.
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Sandy Springs police confirm officer-involved shooting off Roswell Road
One person was taken to hospital after incident. Residents asked to avoid the area.
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Execution scheduled for man convicted in murders of Cobb real estate agents
If it goes as ordered, Stacey Ian Humphreys will be the first execution in Georgia since March 2024.
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Rockdale inmate escape and arrest: What happened and what we know
Timothy Shane walked out of Grady Memorial Hospital early Monday and was apprehended Wednesday morning in Newton County.
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Getting to undetectable: Why HIV resistance and adherence matter
Over the past four decades, advances in scientific research and medications for HIV have transformed the disease from a...
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5 questions you can’t ignore during the Medicare Annual Election Period
Right now is an important time to make decisions — especially for those who have Medicare or are helping loved ones who...
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CareSource gives Atlanta military families, veterans a choice
Atlanta is a hub for cutting-edge medical care in the region, and home to one of the biggest groups of military...
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Execution scheduled for man convicted in murders of Cobb real estate agents
If it goes as ordered, Stacey Ian Humphreys will be the first execution in Georgia since March 2024.
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UPS hit with first wrongful death lawsuits from Louisville plane crash
The families of two of the victims killed in the Nov. 4 UPS plane crash in Louisville have filed the first wrongful death lawsuits against the company.
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Rockdale inmate escape and arrest: What happened and what we know
Timothy Shane walked out of Grady Memorial Hospital early Monday and was apprehended Wednesday morning in Newton County.
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Escaped Rockdale inmate back in custody; internal investigation underway
An escaped Rockdale County inmate has been apprehended in Newton County after three days on the run, according to officials.
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Delta took a nine-figure hit from the fed shutdown. But holidays look strong.
After having to cancel and refund thousands of flights and a general drop in bookings, Delta Air Lines saw a $200 million hit from the longest government shutdown in history.
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Man killed in Bartow was person of interest in mother’s fire death, cops say
A man fatally shot by deputies in Bartow County on Monday was a person of interest in his mother’s death from a suspicious fire on Thanksgiving, officials confirmed Wednesday.
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Not a bird or a plane? Could be a Walmart delivery drone.
Walmart has teamed up with drone delivery service Wing to launch a new way to get small goods at six metro Atlanta stores.
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A.M. ATL: Kiss and make up
Morning, y'all. Your Dec. 3 update: Korean diplomats visit Georgia, an “armed and dangerous” inmate still at large, election results and more.
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Report: Traffic fatalities outpace homicides in metro Atlanta
Analysis draws comparison between the two, pointing out that roadway deaths should be more preventable than violence, with proven safety upgrades that can prevent them.
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Funding cuts threaten legal services for at-risk Atlantans
The federal government has cut funding for the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation to help victims of domestic abuse and residents facing homelessness.