Deputies kill man after eviction turns into SWAT standoff in Lithonia
An attempt to evict a man from a Lithonia home turned into an hours-long SWAT standoff that ended with deputies shooting and killing him, the GBI said.
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An attempt to evict a man from a Lithonia home turned into an hours-long SWAT standoff that ended with deputies shooting and killing him, the GBI said.
Shoppers and employees were safely evacuated after a fire erupted at Dillard's in the Mall of Georgia; the cause is under investigation.
With serious winter weather on the way, crews are out working across metro Atlanta to reduce the damage from falling trees.
The Peele family honored their beloved matriarch's memory by appearing on her favorite show, "Family Feud."
On Maternal Health Awareness Day, nearly 200 mothers and advocates gather at the Georgia State Capitol, urging lawmakers to increase support for prenatal and postpartum care.
Former Georgia Rep. Karen Bennett has pleaded guilty to lying to collect federal unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Students across metro Atlanta are set to join a nationwide walkout in solidarity with protests against the ongoing immigration crackdown in Minnesota.
The owner's cousin was hospitalized after he rushed into the burning funeral home to recover the remains still inside.
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Alberto Mendoza has announced his transfer to Georgia Tech less than 24 hours after being crowned a national champion with Indiana.
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A former DeKalb County Schools superintendent already facing federal charges was granted bond Monday after a judge heard disturbing allegations in a domestic violence case involving his wife and children.
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