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Atlanta June 6, 2023

Atlanta rejects pleas of hundreds of activists, approves police funding project decried as ‘Cop City’

Georgia’s Atlanta City Council has approved funding for a $90 million construction project of a police and firefighter training center, despite pleas of hundreds of activists.

Georgia May 31, 2023

Atlanta dinosaur exhibition linked to Jurassic Park temporarily closes after being vandalized

A dinosaur exhibit in Atlanta was forced to temporarily close after people broke in and caused over $250,000 in damages. The exhibit is linked to the Jurassic Park movie franchise.

Georgia May 31, 2023

US expatriate arrested in Atlanta airport after allegedly threatening US senator and Marines

A U.S. citizen living in Thailand was arrested in an Atlanta airport after allegedly making threats against lawmakers, their staff and U.S. Marines.

Georgia May 29, 2023

Public cost of Atlanta's 'Cop City' more than doubled in new estimate

Atlanta's proposed police and fire training facility, commonly dubbed "Cop City" by detractors, is expected to require $36 million more in public funds than previously estimated.

CRIME May 26, 2023

Georgia teens involved in high-speed chase after allegedly stealing Hyundai car using USB cord: Police

Two teens in Georgia allegedly stole a Hyundai car using an USB cord and led police on a high speed chase. Police say that the uptick in stolen cars is due to viral social media videos.

Atlanta Falcons May 25, 2023

Falcons veteran Keith Smith arrested over suspended license: reports

Falcons vet Keith Smith was arrested on traffic charges Wednesday, but, according to his agent, the issue stemmed from miscommunication over a speeding ticket from earlier this year.

Atlanta May 22, 2023

Atlanta crane collapse injures at least 4

Authorities in Atlanta said part of a crane collapsed in the Midtown neighborhood on Monday, injuring at least four people. Several floors of a building also collapsed.

Georgia May 22, 2023

Georgia inmate eaten alive by bugs died by homicide, autopsy reveals

Attorneys for Lashawn Thompson, an inmate at the Fulton County Jail in Georgia allegedly eaten alive by bugs in his cell last year, died by homicide, according to his autopsy.

POLITICS May 22, 2023

Democrat rips her own party for prioritizing migrants: Black lives seem to only matter 'in election years'

Georgia State Rep. Mesha Mainor slammed her colleagues for putting Black families at the "bottom of the totem pole" in favor of illegal immigrants

Atlanta May 19, 2023

US cities urged to improve public transit, walkable areas as pedestrian deaths soar

As pedestrian deaths climb in the U.S., residents in major cities are urging local governments to divert spending from car culture to making areas more walkable and transit friendly.

Atlanta May 17, 2023

Atlanta police release new video of suspect’s arrest in deadly medical practice shooting

Atlanta police released new footage showing the arrest of suspect Deion Patterson earlier this month after he allegedly shot five people at Northside Medical Midtown.