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APS selects test security firm to lead investigation

The blue ribbon testing panel has selected Caveon Test Security to lead its cheating investigation of 58 Atlanta public middle and elementary schools.

[Atlanta News] GBI director, state legislator receive awards

GBI director Vernon Keenan and state Rep. Rob Teilhet received a community safety award this month from Keep Georgia Safe, a nonprofit organization that provides ...

[Atlanta News] Severe storms moving into northwest Georgia

Severe thunderstorm warnings were posted for the northwest corner of Georgia Friday afternoon as a line of heavy storms moved into the state from Alabama. ...

[Atlanta News] Dense fog to be followed by storms

Dense fog early Friday could give way to strong thunderstorms later in the day, as a storm system moves into the state from the west. ...

[Atlanta News] Five years after Nichols shootings, is the Fulton courthouse safer?

Five years ago, after Brian Nichols shot up the Fulton County Courthouse and killed three people there, authorities vowed to aggressively address security shortcomings. ...

[Atlanta News] Hembree returns to final with Norcross girls

Angie Hembree laid the foundation for the Collins Hill dynasty that won five state championships from 2001-07. ...

[Atlanta News] Westlake boys win in overtime

Jeff Newberry got a chewing out from his coach for being scared to shoot in the first half. The lecture took hold in overtime, ...

[Atlanta News] Reed proposes new deal to sell City Hall East

Atlanta officials unveiled a new plan to sell one of the city's underused properties, City Hall East, to a revamped development group, saying the initial ...

[Atlanta News] Strong winds, hail possible Friday

Strong storms that could bring damaging winds and hail are forecast for late Friday morning through the afternoon. ...

[Atlanta News] Alpharetta grandmother $500,000 richer

When Nancy Hitchcock stopped by the local RaceTrac to pick up a soda, she could not have imagined she would be a half-million dollars richer. ...

[Atlanta News] Judge: Atlanta Eagle defendants ‘not guilty'

An Atlanta judge found three defendants in the Atlanta Eagle gay bar case not guilty Thursday, and the prosecutor agreed to dismiss the charges against ...

[Atlanta News] Mom accused of circumcising infant girl

A 35-year-old mother was arrested for allegedly circumcising her 10-month-old daughter, police said. ...

[Atlanta News] Carrollton man charged with threatening Elton John

An anti-abortion activist and gubernatorial candidate from Carrollton who was arrested for allegedly making threats against Elton John is still being held in the Fulton ...