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1 Killed, 1 Wounded in Stabbing at Senior Center

9:46 AM, Jun 18, 2013

Police in Atlanta are investigating a stabbing at a senior care apartment complex that left one resident dead and another wounded.

Music Midtown Lineup Announced

9:44 AM, Jun 18, 2013

The popular music festival will return to Piedmont Park on Friday, Sept. 20 and Saturday, Sept. 21, and will feature more than 30 artists on three stages.

Atlanta DJs Fired for Mocking NFL Player with ALS

8:19 AM, Jun 18, 2013

In a statement, General Manager Rick Mack says the station regrets comments made about ex-New Orleans Saints safety Steve Gleason.  The 36-year-old suffers from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Allen Iverson Denies Abducting His Children

8:13 AM, Jun 18, 2013

"I ain't never treated fairly, don't expect to be," Iverson said, before driving away.

Rabid Bat Found in Hall County Home

11:56 PM, Jun 17, 2013

The Gainesville Times reports the bat was found in a house Friday and has been shipped to the virology section of the Georgia Public Health Lab in Decatur.

 

Report: Allen Iverson Abducts His Own Children, in Ga. Hotel

4:02 PM, Jun 17, 2013

According to the reports, the former player told his ex-wife, Tawanna Iverson on May 22 that he was taking the kids on a vacation to Charlotte, North Carolina and that he would return them to her custody on May 26, however Allen has yet to return the kids.

Ruling on Voter Citizenship Proof Ensnares Ga. Law

3:21 PM, Jun 17, 2013

Georgia's voter registration law requiring proof of citizenship is similar to one in Arizona that has been struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Man Flees Ga. Traffic Stop, Hit by Police Car

3:21 PM, Jun 17, 2013

Authorities say a man being chased by police in Duluth was hit by an officer's car and has been hospitalized.

Unsuccessful Job Applicants Seek Hiring Records

3:19 PM, Jun 17, 2013

Lawyers for four unsuccessful applicants for jobs at an auto plant in Georgia argue that documents about a state agency's involvement in hiring workers for the plant should be available to the public.

Break-In Reported at Woodrow Wilson's Boyhood Home

10:03 AM, Jun 17, 2013

Sheriff's officials in east Georgia are investigating a break-in at the boyhood home of former President Woodrow Wilson.

King Center Summer Camp Kicks Off in Atlanta

9:58 AM, Jun 17, 2013

Nearly 100 children and 30 chaperones are participating in King Center's annual Nonviolence Opportunity Watch summer camp.

Storms Leave Scattered Power Outages in Georgia

9:56 AM, Jun 17, 2013

A line of strong thunderstorms moving through a large part of north Georgia left scattered power outages early Monday morning.

Spectator Shot to Death at Hall County Soccer Game

9:54 AM, Jun 17, 2013

Authorities say a spectator at a recreational soccer game was shot to death in a Hall County park.

'Big Dawg' Carries on Tradition in Dad's Memory

9:52 AM, Jun 17, 2013

Georgia Bulldog fanaticism is a tradition for the Woods family. As is painting an image of the UGA mascot on top of their heads.

Savannah Won't Share Cruise Ship Study With Public

9:48 AM, Jun 17, 2013

A consultant's report on three potential sites for a cruise ship terminal along the Savannah River has been given to city officials in Savannah, but they aren't sharing it with residents.

Ga. Woman Violated Privacy in Waffle House CEO Suit

12:33 PM, Jun 16, 2013

A Cobb County Superior Court Judge has ruled that a woman who secretly recorded herself engaged in a sex act with Waffle House CEO Joe Rogers illegally violated his privacy.

6 Urban Districts Recognized for AP Performance

12:32 PM, Jun 16, 2013

A recent report by The Broad Foundation is recognizing six urban school districts for boosting participation and performance among black students on Advancement Placement exams.

3 Open Ga. Congressional Races Dominated by GOP

12:31 PM, Jun 16, 2013

So far, no Democrats have declared for any of the races.

Air Conditioning Woes Close Savannah Police Building

10:31 AM, Jun 16, 2013

Police in Savannah say an air conditioning outage has forced officers to work from other buildings and their patrol cars.

Relatives Exhume Body of Valdosta Teen

10:30 AM, Jun 16, 2013

The body of a south Georgia teen has been exhumed after his relatives requested a second autopsy be to be done on him.

Atlanta's Cyclorama to Close for Repairs

10:28 AM, Jun 16, 2013

The Atlanta Cyclorama & Civil War Museum will close Tuesday through Thursday to allow repair work.

Wet Weather Causes Difficulties for Ga. Farmers

10:27 AM, Jun 16, 2013

Wet weather is causing difficulty for Georgia farmers.

Atlanta DJs Fired for Mocking Former Saints Player with ALS

In a statement, General Manager Rick Mack says the station regrets comments made about ex-New Orleans Saints safety Steve Gleason.  The 36-year-old suffers from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

7:19 AM, Jun 18, 2013

Dodge Co. Murder Victim ID'd, Two Suspects in Jail

Magic "Deonte" Fuller, 18, and Printess Stanley, 25, are in jail, charged with felony murder. They're being held without bond.

8:10 AM, Jun 18, 2013

Warner Robins Investigates Alleged Store Gambling

All three stores appeared to be closed today; police cruisers were parked outside and the stores were blocked off by crime-scene tape.

3:42 PM, Jun 17, 2013

Report: Allen Iverson Abducts His Own Children, in Ga. Hotel

According to the reports, the former player told his ex-wife, Tawanna Iverson on May 22 that he was taking the kids on a vacation to Charlotte, North Carolina and that he would return them to her custody on May 26, however Allen has yet to return the kids.

3:02 PM, Jun 17, 2013

Three Central Georgians Earn "Master Teacher" Status

This statewide honor highlights teachers for their outstanding classroom performance and professional practices.

11:07 AM, Jun 18, 2013

Justin Bieber Behind Wheel as Car Hits Man in Hollywood

Los Angeles police say Justin Bieber struck a pedestrian with his car in Hollywood, but there was no crime and the injuries aren't life-threatening.

9:01 AM, Jun 18, 2013

Braves Put Popular Rookie Gattis on DL

Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said, "You know how he does that funky thing with his bat. But he came back in and he said it was his oblique. I said, 'Are you sure it's not a little prick in your paw, big bear?'"

12:53 PM, Jun 18, 2013

New Doctors Get White Coats in Mercer Ceremony

Medical school graduates received white coats in a ceremony at the Medical Center of Central Georgia this afternoon.

10:06 AM, Jun 18, 2013

NFL Player Claims to Be Father of Kim Kardashian's Baby

Gossip website Bossip is claiming NFL safety Kerry Rhodes is saying he could be the father of Kim Kardashian's baby girl, and not Kanye West.

10:24 AM, Jun 18, 2013

Cochran Backs Off on Public-Safety Changes

Last week, the city manager notified Police Chief Key McGuire and Fire Chief Glenn Lord that they'd be out of a job in two weeks.

7:19 AM, Jun 18, 2013

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