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1 hospitalized after shooting in Gainesville, suspect at large

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — One person was hospitalized after a shooting in Gainesville on Tuesday, police said.The shooting happened near Chestnut Street and Green Hunter Lane. The victim was taken to Northeast Georgia Medical Center, according to police.There is a large police presence in...

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New measles cases in Macon County connected with previously reported infection, health officials say

Georgia health officials have confirmed three new cases of measles connected to a previous case earlier in October.The Georgia Department of Public Health said the three new cases confirmed in Macon County were close contacts of a previous case in the county confirmed on Oct. 12.The three new...

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3 more measles cases reported in Macon County

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Three more measles cases have been reported in Macon County, the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) announced Tuesday.The three cases had previous contact with a measles case reported earlier this month. Like that previous case, all three were...

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1 taken to hospital in Gainesville shooting

This is a very active investigation.

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Georgia mother arrested after trying to abandon 6-month-old child at Mableton Jiffy Lube, police say

A Georgia mother has been arrested after officers say she tried to leave her infant child with employees of a Mableton Jiffy Lube.Authorities with the Cobb County Police Department tell CBS News Atlanta that Laraven Davis is charged with child abandonment and reckless conduct.According to...

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One person shot, taken to hospital in Gainesville

Police are investigating a shooting in Gainesville after one person was shot and taken to a hospital.Gainesville police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the area of Chestnut Street and Green Hunter Lane. One person was shot and taken to Northeast Georgia Medical Center for...

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Teenager charged in hit-and-run that killed 6-year-old getting off the bus

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) - A 17-year-old was charged in connection with a hit-and-run that killed a 6-year-old girl in Charlotte last week, according to authorities.Charlotte police announced Monday that Lachevis Finnie, 17, was arrested in the hit-and-run death of 6-year-old Mariana...

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Atlanta Beltline breaks ground on new segment of Northwest Trail as crews work to finish by 2030

The Atlanta Beltline has broken ground on another segment of its Northwest Trail, getting closer to the goal of finishing the 22-mile loop.Segment 2A of the popular walking trail is a 0.3-mile section that will connect the already completed Northside Trail and the Northwest Connector Trail. When...

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Child found dead inside southwest Atlanta home; woman arrested in Central Savannah River Area

A woman has been arrested in connection with the investigation into a child found dead inside a southwest Atlanta home, according to the Wilkes County sheriff.Jasmaine Smoak was arrested Tuesday around 1:30 a.m. at a home in Wilkes County, the sheriff said. She remains in custody there until she is...

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Planning a stress-free holiday season at Atlanta spa and salon

We’re just a few days away from Halloween, which means we’re essentially in a race to the end of the year.And if just the idea of the busy holiday season is already stressing you out — we found a place where your only job is to close your eyes and relax.This morning on Good Day Atlanta, we spent...

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Georgia man's breast cancer diagnosis inspires daughter to bring mobile mammograms to Ellijay

Men have less than a 1% chance of developing breast cancer during their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society.An Ellijay man who was diagnosed with breast cancer nearly two decades ago is sharing his story and encouraging others to get checked.Jerry Allan, now 84, was 66 when he...

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Chick-fil-A cookie campaign shares Winterville girl’s story

Chick-fil-A cookie campaign shares Winterville girl’s story hick-fil-A’s cookie campaign is highlighting the story of Macy, a 4-year-old from Winterville who received a heart transplant at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. The campaign supports the hospital. The Brief Chick-fil-A’s cookie campaign...

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Man shot during dispute walks into Atlanta police station

A 26-year-old man was hospitalized Monday afternoon after walking into an Atlanta police station with a gunshot wound following a dispute. An argument turned violent Monday afternoon, leaving a 26-year-old man hospitalized with a gunshot wound. The victim was hurt around 1:30 p.m. near 983 Ralph...

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