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Crews clear homeless encampment near Grady Memorial Hospital Atlanta Department of Public Works crews cleared a homeless encampment downtown on Bell Street Friday night.

Crews clear homeless encampment near Grady Memorial Hospital

Georgia House backs property tax overhaul after fiery debate A late-night vote at the Georgia Capitol could change how much homeowners pay in property taxes across the state.

Georgia House backs property tax overhaul after fiery debate

Free tool helps protect your online privacy beyond passwords A Consumer Reports resource goes beyond basic password protection to safeguard your personal data

Free tool helps protect your online privacy beyond passwords

Henry County declares state of emergency, issues curfew ahead of planned ‘teen takeover’ event Henry County leaders have declared a local state of emergency and imposed a temporary curfew for minors in response to what they say is a credible threat of a “teen takeover” event planned at the Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park in McDonough.

Henry County declares state of emergency, issues curfew ahead of planned ‘teen takeover’ event

2 people shot near southwest Atlanta shopping center, police say Two people were shot in southwest Atlanta on Friday night, according to police.

2 people shot near southwest Atlanta shopping center, police say

Popular Avondale Estates restaurant closing Another metro Atlanta restaurant is closing, this time in Avondale Estates.

Popular Avondale Estates restaurant closing

CSX ‘addressing’ Atlanta bridge where driver reports rocks are falling into traffic The driver believes a moving train dislodged the rocks, sending them onto the roadway.

CSX ‘addressing’ Atlanta bridge where driver reports rocks are falling into traffic

Homeowners should take steps now to keep wildlife away as warm weather returns, professionals say Pest removal company says warmer weather and breeding seasons drive animals indoors; offers steps homeowners can take.

Homeowners should take steps now to keep wildlife away as warm weather returns, professionals say

Atlanta woman arrested, accused of scamming woman out of $79K in Florida An Atlanta woman was arrested in Florida Tuesday and accused of helping run a fraud ring where scammers call victims and pose as law enforcement.

Atlanta woman arrested, accused of scamming woman out of $79K in Florida

Homeowners should take steps now to keep wildlife away as warm weather returns, professionals say Pest removal company says warmer weather and breeding seasons drive animals indoors; offers steps homeowners can take.

How to tamp down on pests as warm weather returns

Gwinnett County chairwoman highlights economic growth at State of the County address Gwinnett County leaders say economic development remains a top priority as the county continues to grow.

Gwinnett County chairwoman highlights economic growth at State of the County address

Mom’s homemade medical cannabis recipe now being sold at Georgia dispensaries A Georgia mother now has a medical cannabis oil for sale on dispensary shelves.

Mom’s homemade medical cannabis recipe now being sold at Georgia dispensaries

16-year-old becomes first girl to win Georgia HVAC state title Marietta junior outperformed competitors statewide in hands-on HVAC knowledge, technical skill and problem-solving.

16-year-old becomes first girl to win Georgia HVAC state title

Atlanta works to make FIFA World Cup matches environmentally friendly City leaders said when they applied to be hosts seven years ago, they had to submit a citywide environmental plan.

Atlanta works to make FIFA World Cup matches environmentally friendly

SK lays off nearly 1,000 workers at Commerce plant amid cooling automaker EV plans The SK Battery plant in Commerce laid nearly 1,000 workers Friday.

SK lays off nearly 1,000 workers at Commerce plant amid cooling automaker EV plans

Yamaha to relocate US headquarters to metro Atlanta Yamaha Motor Co. is moving its U.S. headquarters to Kennesaw.

Yamaha to relocate US headquarters to metro Atlanta

Delta Air Lines settles lawsuit over deadly tire explosion Delta Air Lines has settled a lawsuit over a 2024 tire explosion that killed two maintenance workers in Atlanta.

Delta Air Lines settles lawsuit over deadly tire explosion

LaGrange police arrest suspected drug trafficker, find dozens of pounds of marijuana John Poythress IV, 42, faces charges of trafficking marijuana and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

LaGrange police arrest suspected drug trafficker, find dozens of pounds of marijuana

Gov. Kemp orders investigation into Hall County sheriff after DUI arrest Gov. Brian Kemp has ordered an investigation into Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch after he was arrested last week on DUI charges.

Gov. Kemp orders investigation into Hall County sheriff after DUI arrest

Judge dismisses $1B lawsuit after Georgia teen’s body found wrapped inside gym mat 13 years ago The reasons for the dismissals on Monday vary, ranging from failure to state a proper claim to some of the accused’s legal immunity.

Judge dismisses $1B lawsuit after Georgia teen’s body found wrapped inside gym mat 13 years ago

WATCH: Celebration of life for Jesse Jackson to draw former presidents, Grammy-winning artists Three former U.S. presidents, Grammy-winning artists, clergy and elected officials are expected to attend a Chicago celebration of life on Friday for the late Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.

WATCH: Celebration of life for Jesse Jackson to draw former presidents and Grammy-winning artists

What is Crossover Day, and why does it matter? Proposed laws that don’t cross over to the House or Senate cannot come up for a vote this year.

What is Crossover Day, and why does it matter?

Bills to watch on Georgia’s Crossover Day Today is the last day for lawmakers to get their legislation from one chamber to the other.

Bills to watch on Georgia’s Crossover Day

Electric scooter catches on fire inside Hartsfield-Jackson airport Nobody was injured in the blaze, according to airport officials.

Electric scooter catches on fire inside Hartsfield-Jackson airport

Cherokee County man sentenced for hitting, killing tow truck driver on side of I-575 David Beaver, a 60-year-old from Woodstock, pleaded guilty to first-degree vehicular homicide and reckless driving.

Cherokee County man sentenced for hitting, killing tow truck driver on side of I-575

Lawrenceville man pleads guilty to strangling ex-girlfriend, burning body in car Jahir Sagahon, 32, was convicted of malice murder in the death of 28-year-old Rubi Maldonado-Nava in 2023.

Lawrenceville man pleads guilty to strangling ex-girlfriend, burning body in car

Avondale Estates breakfast spot forced to close after rising rent, road construction, owner says Rising Son owner Hudson Rouse said the restaurant will shut down at the end of the month.

Avondale Estates breakfast spot forced to close after rising rent, road construction, owner says

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger visits Paulding County ahead of busy election cycle As early voting for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District continues and preparations are made for the May primaries, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger visited Paulding County today.

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger visits Paulding County ahead of busy election cycle

Man shot at DeKalb County gas station, police say The victim was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital and is undergoing surgery.

Man shot at DeKalb County gas station, police say

Lithonia murder suspect arrested Deputies have arrested a suspect in the 2025 killing of a man in Lithonia, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.

Lithonia murder suspect arrested