Georgia House Speaker Pro Tem Jan Jones to retire in 2027

Georgia House Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones announced her retirement. The Fulton County Republican is the longest-serving speaker pro tem in the U.S.

Apalachee HS shooting: Deputy describes interaction with Colin Gray

Gray faces nearly 30 charges, including second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter, in connection with the September 2024 shooting that killed four people and injured nine others.

Rising rap star Lil Poppa dies days after releasing new single

Florida rapper Lil Poppa, signed to Yo Gotti's CMG label, died Wednesday in Fulton County at age 25. An autopsy is scheduled for Thursday.

Barrow County School Board censures Beverly Kelley, calls for resignation

Barrow County School Board member Beverly Kelley has been censured and asked to resign after allegations she used her position to influence her son's traffic ticket.

President Trump suggests sending troops to Atlanta
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President Trump, who is scheduled to visit Rome on Thursday, suggested sending the National Guard to Atlanta during a Black History Month speech on Wednesday. 

Reimagined former CNN Center to open in May
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The reimagined former CNN Center is scheduled to reopen in May as the city's newest gathering space with a 12 dining destinations, a large bar, 230,000 square feet of retail space, and plenty of media and production space to lease. 

Services announced for Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.
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Celebration of Life services for the late Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. will be held next week in Chicago. He will lie in state on Feb. 25 and a People's Celebration will be held Feb. 27. Homegoing services will take place Feb. 28. 

Man found dead inside Union City home
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A man was found dead overnight in a home on Dorian Drive in the Union City area. At this time, no arrests have been made. 

4 men shot in Midtown Atlanta apartment
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Four men were shot overnight in a Midtown Atlanta apartment. After the shooting, police found a large amount of drugs in the apartment. Marc Teichner reporting. 

Avalanche victim is spouse of Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue team member, sheriff says

At a news conference Wednesday afternoon, Placer County Sheriff Wayne Woo confirmed that one of the deceased victims was married to a member of the Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue Team.

Sandy Springs father charged with murder in son's death
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The father of a 2-year-old, who was shot and killed at a Sandy Springs apartment on Wednesday, has been arrested. Richard Willis was charged with second-degree murder and second-degree cruelty to children following an investigation that revealed the weapon had not been properly stored.

Villa Rica police feared I-20 suspect killed could have hurt several people

An attorney representing the two Villa Rica officers involved in a fatal shooting on I-20 in Douglas County shared that they are on administrative leave.

Woman, pets killed in Forsyth fire
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A woman and her pets perished in a mobile home fire on Wednesday morning. A neighbor witnessed the flames in the early morning hours.