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Thousands of users reported an outage on Facebook on Wednesday evening, according to Downdetector. 

Covington lawyer on interim suspension
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The Georgia Supreme Court has placed a Covington lawyer on interim suspension. David Ozburn faces discipline from the State Bar, and other legal problems, including being charged with mortgage fraud in Newton County.

Portia: Handle Your Business #3: Cliff Vmir
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Celebrity hairstylist Cliff Vmir tells Portia how social media propelled his career from styling hair in his hometown, to styling stars like Cardi B. Cliff also tells Portia how he’s expanded his brand to teaching hair classes, creating his own hair care line, and making music.

Georgia needs more than 10,000 new construction workers annually

There is a nationwide shortage of skilled tradespeople. In Georgia alone, the construction industry needs 10,000 new employees to enter the field every year.

Meet Kendra: Our Pet of the Day
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Good Day Atlanta BBQ Week: Adairsville’s Character’s Famous BBQ

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Digging in at Character?s Famous BBQ
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BBQ expert Michael Character has gained a wide fanbase thanks to his many television appearances on shows like ''BBQ Pitmasters'' and ''BBQ Pit Wars.''

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Casting Call for Feb. 26, 2025: Extra and acting roles in metro Atlanta

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Casting Call for Feb. 26, 2025
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The true crime series ''For My Man'' is back and looking for extras, and you could win up to $100,000 and earn the title of smartest person in the room on a game show. Entertainment insider Tess Hammock joins Alyse Eady for this week's Casting Call.

I-Team: Construction Ready 2025 highlights industry needs
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Georgia's construction industry pays well and needs young people to enter the field, so industry leaders are trying to raise awareness of the benefits of a trade job. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle took her annual trip to the Construction Ready 2025 Career Expo at the Georgia World Congress Center to see some of the oppotunities.

Atlanta interchanges are some of the worst traffic bottlenecks in the US, study finds

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Lawyer on Covington square faces Bar complaints, criminal indictment, angry ex-clients

Covington lawyer David Ozburn has been placed on interim suspension by the Georgia Supreme Court, as part of a disciplinary process with the State Bar of Georgia.

I-Team: Covington lawyer faces Bar complains
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By Johnny EdwardsPublished February 25, 2025 Covington lawyer David Ozburn has been placed on interim suspension by the Georgia Supreme Court, as part of a disciplinary process with the State Bar of Georgia. The Brief: Covington lawyer David Ozburn has been placed on interim suspension by the Georgia Supreme Court, as part of a disciplinary process with the State Bar of Georgia. The court suspended him because he failed to respond to the State Bar during its investigation, records show. Ozburn faces at least three Bar complaints, one by an ex-client who secretly recorded him admitting that he tanked the man’s personal injury case. The lawyer also faces a criminal indictment in Newton County, alleging racketeering, forgery in the first degree, and theft by taking. COVINGTON, Ga. - For anyone who has ever hired an attorney, imagine this nightmare: You think your lawyer is on the case, fighting to win you money, but it turns out he’s done next to nothing. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/lawyer-covington-square-faces-bar-complaints-criminal-indictment-angry-ex-clients

Portia: A Second Chance
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Two successful business owners tell Portia how their lives were headed down the wrong path and what having a second chance did for them. Both of them are now successful business owners, but they admit getting to where they are now took a lot of time and effort.

DOGE workers quit: 21 federal technology staffers resign

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Chris Jasper, Isley Brothers member and influential R&B musician, dies at 73

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Meet Bella: Our Pet of the Day
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Sorry Edward and Jacob, it's all about Bella today! She's a mama with a calm and funny demeanor.

Good Day Atlanta BBQ Week: Talking Rock’s Bigun's Barbeque

Talking Rock may be the third-smallest town in Georgia, but it boasts a BBQ restaurant with very big flavor!

Sea lion pup shows off dance skills
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Pepper the 8-month-old sea lion pup showed off her ballet-ready moves at Tacoma's Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium.