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Memphis’ police chief was once fired from, then reinstated to, Atlanta Police Department

ATLANTA — The chief of Memphis’ police department had a lengthy career in Atlanta that nearly ended with her 2008 firing in connection with a botched investigation involving the husband of a police sergeant.

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Michael Cunningham: Just like old times, it’s hard to trust the Hawks

ATLANTA — Watching the Hawks stirs some old feelings. They often remind me of Mike Woodson’s better teams. Good enough to make the playoffs, which never should be taken for granted. Not good enough do much once they get there, which is a letdown given their high aspirations.

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Gov. Kemp calls up National Guard troops after violent unrest in Atlanta

ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp signed an emergency order Thursday allowing him to deploy as many as 1,000 Georgia National Guard troops following the violent unrest in Atlanta this weekend over a proposed public safety center.

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YSL trial: Weeks of jury selection, little progress

ATLANTA — Juror No. 529, one of hundreds of people summoned ahead of the sweeping gang trial involving rapper Young Thug, didn’t have to hang around long after Chief Judge Ural Glanville asked to hear his reasons for requesting a hardship deferral.

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State of emergency declared over Atlanta 'Cop City' protest

Gov_ Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency, giving him the option of calling in the Georgia National Guard to help “subdue riot and unlawful assembly.”

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Carter Center: Guinea worm disease one step closer to eradication

ATLANTA — When the Carter Center assumed leadership of the global Guinea Worm Eradication Program in 1986, about 3.5 million people in Africa and Asia were afflicted with the debilitating illness caused by the parasite.

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In showcase speech, Kemp launches ‘new phase’ of crime crackdowns

ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp outlined fresh plans to crack down on violent crime in Georgia, laying out a pledge in his State of the State address to enact tougher penalties on gang offenders and address the “revolving door of criminal justice” as he opens his second term.

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Atlanta's BeltLine shows how urban parks can drive 'green gentrification' if cities don't think about affordable housing at the start

Is Atlanta a good place to live? Recent rankings certainly say so. In September 2022, Money magazine rated Atlanta the best place to live in the U.S., based on its strong labor market and job growth. The National Association of Realtors calls it the top housing market to watch in…

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Michael Cunningham: Many NFL teams need play-callers. Georgia’s Todd Monken is a good one.

ATLANTA — Stetson Bennett, Georgia’s two-time champion quarterback, is pursuing an NFL career. Wide receiver Adonai Mitchell, playoff hero, returned home to play at Texas. Another top pass-catcher, transfer Rodarius Thomas, is suspended by UGA as he waits for his day in court following an arrest on accusations of domestic…

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Edinburgh Airport welcomes new daily flight to tourist hotspot this summer

Edinburgh Airport is welcoming extra flights to the USA after Delta Airlines saw a rise in demand for jetsetters. The service was initially planned to run only five times a week.

Edinburgh Live

Georgia investigating events surrounding fatal crash

ATLANTA — The University of Georgia said Tuesday it is investigating events that preceded a late-night car crash that killed a football player and a member of the team’s recruiting staff.

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Braves legend Andruw Jones gains ground but still misses Hall of Fame

ATLANTA — Andruw Jones authored an incredible career full of accomplishments, including an impressive string of Gold Glove Awards and a ton of home runs. During his prime, he was arguably the best center fielder in the game.

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Fulton County DA says indictment decision in Trump probe may be ‘imminent’

ATLANTA — Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis suggested Tuesday that a decision on whether to seek indictments is “imminent” following an eight-month special grand jury investigation into whether former President Donald Trump and his allies criminally meddled in Georgia’s 2020 elections.

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Georgia Democrats push measures to allow abortions in any instance

ATLANTA — Democrats filed identical bills in each chamber of the General Assembly that seek to repeal Georgia’s 2019 abortion law and add the right to the procedure to the state code.

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Fulton County DA says indictment decisions will come soon in Trump probe

ATLANTA — Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis suggested Tuesday afternoon that a decision on whether to seek indictments is “imminent” following an eight-month special grand jury investigation into whether former President Donald Trump and his allies criminally meddled in Georgia’s 2020 elections.

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Player grades: Bulls win third-straight on Monday vs. Hawks

Chicago outscored Atlanta by 11 points in the fourth to run away with the win.

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Young Thug surprised by courtroom pill handoff, attorneys say

ATLANTA — Attorneys for Atlanta rapper Young Thug say their client was stunned when a co-defendant walked up and handed him a prescription pain pill in the middle of court last week.

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News organizations call for Fulton County special grand jury report to be made public

ATLANTA — A broad coalition of news organizations is urging a Fulton County judge to make public a special purpose grand jury’s report on whether former President Donald Trump and his allies violated Georgia law after the 2020 election.

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YSL defendant injured during scuffle with deputy, attorney says

ATLANTA — An attorney representing one of the YSL defendants alleges her client was injured during a scuffle involving a Fulton County deputy before he was taken to the courthouse for Monday’s court proceedings.

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Atlanta district attorney pushes to keep Trump 2020 election report secret

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis said "decisions are imminent" regarding possible indictments.

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Gun tied to shooting of Georgia trooper purchased by protester who was killed

ATLANTA — The gun used to shoot a trooper during last week’s deadly encounter near Atlanta’s planned public safety training center was purchased by Manuel Teran, the protester who was then killed when authorities returned fire, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said Monday.

Sports Illustrated

Raiders’ Maxx Crosby Has Blunt Message for Lil Jon After Defection to Chiefs

The Atlanta rapper has now played both sides of one of the NFL's fiercest rivalries.

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WATCH: Sean Payton gets a dig in on the Falcons’ expense ahead of AFC title game

The AFC title game won't be played in Atlanta's neutral site after all, and former Saints coach Sean Payton couldn't help but get a dig in on the Falcons' expense:

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Joe Burrow had a perfect response to the end of the NFL’s neutral-site AFC title game plans

This was so cold-blooded.

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Bengals’ win costs Atlanta chance to host AFC Championship game

The Cincinnati Bengals' win over the Buffalo Bills means there won't be a neutral-site AFC Championship game in Atlanta

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