10-year-old girl killed, 2 hospitalized after tree falls on home in southwest Atlanta 34r1m
Updated: May 4, 2025 at 10:11 PM EDT
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By Blake DeVine, Hope Dean and Alani Letang
A child was killed and two of her family were sent to the hospital after a tree fell on a home in the Mozley Park neighborhood overnight.
Mother pleads guilty to killing special needs daughter after the girl’s mummified body was found in a closet 2e2u2w
Updated: Apr. 23, 2025 at 8:57 PM EDT
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By Hope Dean and Andrew McMunn
Alondra Hobbs was convicted of two counts of malice murder, two counts of felony murder and two counts of first degree cruelty to children.
‘Wrong time’: Jason Carter won’t run for Ga. governor in 2026 4p4w5v
Updated: Apr. 22, 2025 at 10:35 AM EDT
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By Hope Dean
Jason Carter, grandson of the late former President Jimmy Carter and a former state senator, said he will not run for governor in 2026.
2 dead, 1 hurt after employee opens fire at Walmart and nearby home, deputies say 1t1w9
Updated: Apr. 11, 2025 at 3:41 PM EDT
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By Hope Dean, Joshua Skinner and Jordan Gartner
Authorities in Georgia say two people were killed Friday morning after a man fired shots inside a Covington Walmart and a nearby home.
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms hints at run for governor 5k6w42
Updated: Apr. 4, 2025 at 11:55 AM EDT
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By Hope Dean and Tim Darnell
Georgia’s governor seat is up for grabs in 2026 — and a new but familiar candidate has possibly tossed her hat into the ring.
200 engers use emergency slides to evacuate Delta flight in Atlanta after aborted takeoff 215y2z
Updated: Jan. 10, 2025 at 12:21 PM EST
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By Hope Dean and Emily Van de Riet
About 200 people were evacuated from a Delta plane at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport following an aborted takeoff on Friday, according to the airline.
2 officers injured, suspect killed in shootout at gun store, police say 5w3kk
Updated: Sep. 28, 2024 at 9:36 AM EDT
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By Hope Dean, Asia Wilson and Dorothy Sedovic
Two police officers are recovering in the hospital after they were shot while responding to a reported burglary at a gun store, according to officials.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson meets Apalachee High School football team in wake of school shooting 534w5i
Updated: Sep. 24, 2024 at 4:40 PM EDT
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By Hope Dean and Emily Van de Riet
The high school’s football team got to meet Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson at a production soundstage in Atlanta, the star announced on Instagram.
Ga. nonprofit sets world record for longest softball game l3ye
Updated: Sep. 23, 2024 at 10:42 AM EDT
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By Hope Dean and Asia Wilson
Men Opposing Sex Trafficking’s nonstop game reached five days and 59 minutes, or just about 121 hours, a new world record.
Nonprofit sets world record for longest softball game, while raising awareness for sex trafficking 603n2g
Updated: Sep. 22, 2024 at 10:14 PM EDT
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By Hope Dean, Asia Wilson and Gray News staff
A metro Atlanta nonprofit beat the world record for the longest softball game while raising awareness and money for a bigger cause.
Georgia dubbed No. 1 state for business for 11th year in a row 45635w
Updated: Sep. 13, 2024 at 4:11 PM EDT
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By Hope Dean
For the 11th year in a row, Georgia has once again been named the No. 1 state for business, Gov. Brian Kemp announced on Friday.
Apalachee High School shooting: Here’s what we know a week later 3z42t
Updated: Sep. 11, 2024 at 4:19 AM EDT
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By Hope Dean, Atlanta News First staff and Asia Wilson
Wednesday marks a week since the Apalachee High School shooting, which killed four people and sent nine others to the hospital.
Pilot signaled crisis before crash that killed Ga. gospel singers c1r1w
Updated: Aug. 30, 2024 at 4:38 PM EDT
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By Hope Dean
New information shows that a pilot reported an emergency to Air Traffic Control before a plane crash that killed seven people in Wyoming last month.
3 of Ga. family gospel group die in Wyoming plane crash 51a6f
Updated: Jul. 27, 2024 at 11:45 AM EDT
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By Hope Dean
Kelly Nelon Clark, Jason Clark and Amber Nelon Kistler of The Nelons were among the seven people killed in a plane crash in Wyoming.
Suspect met Ga. girl online, took her to Ohio, deputies say 6er2t
Updated: Jul. 26, 2024 at 4:54 PM EDT
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By Hope Dean
A Hall County girl who went missing for nearly two months in a high-profile case was with a 34-year-old man in Ohio, according to authorities.
Missing 12-year-old girl found nearly 10 hours away from home with older man she met online 143j53
Updated: Jul. 26, 2024 at 3:17 PM EDT
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By Hope Dean and Jordan Gartner
A Georgia girl who went missing for nearly two months has been found with a 34-year-old man in Ohio.
Ex-boyfriend now charged with murder after pregnant 16-year-old found dead on side of road 6p173e
Updated: Jul. 24, 2024 at 10:54 PM EDT
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By Hope Dean and Madeline Montgomery
Arrest warrants state Mia Campos was killed by asphyxiation.
Fact check: Jimmy Carter has not died, Carter Center confirms 2v351
Updated: Jul. 23, 2024 at 2:37 PM EDT
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By Hope Dean
A widely-circulated letter claiming former President Jimmy Carter has died is fake, the Carter Center told Atlanta News First on Tuesday.
Pregnant teen, 16, found dead off side of road; ex-boyfriend charged with lying to police 6d2n4u
Updated: Jul. 17, 2024 at 5:37 PM EDT
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By Hope Dean and Jordan Gartner
Police in Georgia are investigating the death of a pregnant 16-year-old girl.
Homicide detectives investigating after missing man found dead in his truck 16a64
Updated: Jul. 3, 2024 at 6:56 PM EDT
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By Hope Dean and Jordan Gartner
After finding the body of a missing man in his truck on Wednesday, Gwinnett County police said they are investigating it as a homicide.
4 dead in suspected murder-suicide at Coweta County home, deputies say e5h3a
Updated: Jun. 29, 2024 at 1:55 PM EDT
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By Asia Wilson and Hope Dean
Four people died at a Coweta County home early Saturday morning after an apparent murder-suicide, according to the county sheriff’s office.
Bus hijacking suspect witnessed Peachtree Center shooting in Atlanta, was interviewed by reporters 732z5h
Updated: Jun. 12, 2024 at 9:15 PM EDT
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By Hope Dean
Joseph Grier, 39, is accused of killing a man on a Gwinnett County transit bus and leading police on a 45-minute chase while threatening the driver and other engers.
Four men arrested after teen says she was trafficked for months 4z114e
Updated: May 5, 2024 at 2:37 PM EDT
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By Hope Dean and Amanda Alvarado
Four men were arrested after a teen girl said she was trafficked for months.
Firm expands lawsuit against Walmart after janitor is accused of filming women in store bathroom 1r1l37
Updated: Apr. 25, 2024 at 1:25 PM EDT
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By Hope Dean and Dorothy Sedovic
The expanded lawsuit is demanding $750 million and alleges Walmart stores provide a “fertile crime scene for sex offenders.”
WATCH: UGA students receive standing ovation in Georgia House after saving family from sinking car 6pc45
Updated: Mar. 26, 2024 at 2:12 PM EDT
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By Hope Dean
Five University of Georgia students were honored in the Georgia House on Tuesday after being hailed as heroes for helping a family survive a car crash earlier this month.
Man jumps into Lake Lanier to escape Georgia State Patrol 2r2c70
Updated: Mar. 23, 2024 at 12:32 PM EDT
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By Hope Dean
A man took his chances in the waves on Wednesday while trying to escape Georgia State Patrol in Hall County.
Here’s what could be next for Fani Willis after judge’s decision on Trump case 337150
Updated: Mar. 15, 2024 at 12:28 PM EDT
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By Hope Dean and Atlanta News First staff
On Friday, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis was presented with an age-old question: Should she stay or should she go?
Police officer spends over $150 on cold weather supplies for homeless man 1z3v4p
Updated: Mar. 10, 2024 at 1:59 AM EST
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By Hope Dean and Gray News staff
Body camera video shows the officer buy the man cold weather supplies, like an insulated sleeping bag, toe warmers and socks.
Court filing: Cobb County prosecutor says key witness was untruthful in hearings about Fani Willis’ relationship 456l2c
Updated: Mar. 5, 2024 at 10:49 AM EST
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By Hope Dean and Tim Darnell
A new court filing suggests a key witness in Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ disqualification hearing wasn’t telling the truth on the stand.
Man suspected of killing nursing student on University of Georgia campus likely didn’t know her, police say 482l4w
Updated: Feb. 24, 2024 at 2:34 PM EST
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By Hope Dean, Atlanta News First staff and Dorothy Sedovic
Nursing student Laken Riley was found dead on the University of Georgia's campus after her friend reported to police she hadn't come back from a run.
Man charged with murder of nursing student killed on University of Georgia campus 4w3l3t
Updated: Feb. 23, 2024 at 9:03 PM EST
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By Atlanta News First staff, Hope Dean and Emily Van de Riet
A suspect is in custody for the homicide of a student on the University of Georgia’s campus, police said.
Woman found dead on University of Georgia campus after reportedly going for a run, police say 3e4t54
Updated: Feb. 22, 2024 at 10:06 PM EST
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By Hope Dean and Emily Van de Riet
Authorities are investigating a woman’s death on the University of Georgia’s campus, the school announced Thursday afternoon.
Ga. bill seeks new school bus routes after girl’s death 6v2i2q
Updated: Feb. 21, 2024 at 5:20 PM EST
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By Hope Dean
“Addy’s Law” calls for schools to consider bus stops that do not require kids to cross the road when the speed limit is over 40 mph.
Former Georgia governor and DA’s father testify in Trump case disqualification hearing 2a24h
Updated: Feb. 16, 2024 at 4:41 PM EST
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By Tim Darnell, Hope Dean, Atlanta News First staff and Gray News staff
Fulton County DA Fani Willis herself delivered a fiery, often combative and contentious testimony on Thursday.
‘It is a lie!’ | Fulton DA Fani Willis testifies at her disqualification hearing 5u1n6p
Updated: Feb. 16, 2024 at 7:40 AM EST
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By Tim Darnell, Hope Dean, Karli Barnett and Atlanta News First staff
Atlanta hearing underway to determine if DA, special prosecutor Nathan Wade will be disqualified from Donald Trump indictment.
Thursday is last day to claim award in $4.4 million Chick-fil-A settlement w5x18
Updated: Feb. 14, 2024 at 2:44 PM EST
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By Hope Dean
Your time to file a claim in a multi-million dollar Chick-fil-A settlement is running out.
How to pre-order a bobblehead honoring Bulldogs’ late mascot Uga X 712j2q
Updated: Feb. 12, 2024 at 2:17 PM EST
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By Hope Dean
The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum has released a limited-edition bobblehead of Uga X, also known as Que, to honor the late mascot’s life and legacy.
8-year-old’s mother forgives driver accused of hitting, killing her 5vm4s
Updated: Feb. 6, 2024 at 5:36 AM EST
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By Asia Wilson, Hope Dean and Gray News staff
The 25-year-old driver is accused of hitting the girl as she tried to board her school bus.
8-year-old fatally struck by car while boarding school bus, officials say 24g3o
Updated: Feb. 4, 2024 at 2:03 AM EST
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By Hope Dean and Gray News staff
Investigators say the school bus had its stop sign and red flashing lights activated at the time of the accident.
Bat problem persists at University of Georgia dorm, school says j311s
Updated: Jan. 27, 2024 at 12:21 PM EST
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By Hope Dean
After more than two weeks, bats continue to plague a University of Georgia (UGA) dorm, the school said.
Ga. dad accused of hitting daughter who didn’t win sports match 2g2j4t
Updated: Jan. 23, 2024 at 6:48 PM EST
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By Hope Dean
Steven Slaton allegedly punched his his middle-school daughter in the back, slapped her and picked her up by the ears, lifting her over his head.
Dramatic fight at Atlanta airport coffee shop goes viral 5a4h61
Updated: Jan. 17, 2024 at 10:53 AM EST
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By Hope Dean
A young woman was fired from her job at a Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport coffee shop on Saturday after getting into a fight with a coworker, according to police.
Expectant mother loses baby after being seriously injured in crash with Amazon truck 655y2r
Updated: Jan. 16, 2024 at 6:13 PM EST
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By Hope Dean and Jordan Gartner
Authorities say a pregnant mother has lost her baby after they were involved in a crash last week.
Georgia leads the list in frozen pipe claims, State Farm says 1b2e51
Updated: Jan. 16, 2024 at 2:35 PM EST
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By Hope Dean
As subfreezing weather takes aim at the CSRA, here’s a statistic to bear in mind: The Peach State ranks No. 1 in the nation for paid State Farm insurance claims related to frozen pipes.
Mother of 4 dies after ‘escalating dispute’ turns into shooting at McDonald’s 5a6820
Updated: Dec. 29, 2023 at 7:20 PM EST
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By Madeline Montgomery, Hope Dean and Jordan Gartner
Authorities say a woman was shot and killed after getting into a dispute at a McDonald's in the Atlanta area.
From Trump to Biden, here’s what Georgia voters think 6e6r1u
Updated: Dec. 28, 2023 at 6:16 PM EST
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By Hope Dean
A poll reveals Georgia voters' thoughts on several political topics, ranging from the 2020 election to Joe Biden’s presidency.
Jimmy Carter, Bidens, Clintons and more expected to attend Atlanta tribute service for Rosalynn Carter 5vr48
Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 7:11 AM EST
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By Hope Dean
Several notable political figures are expected to attend an invite-only tribute service for Rosalynn Carter in Atlanta on Tuesday.
Services for former first lady Rosalynn Carter begin 3r2l4k
Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 1:53 PM EST
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By Jennifer Lifsey, Madeline Montgomery, Hope Dean and Gray News staff
The renowned humanitarian died at her home in Plains, Georgia, on Nov. 19 at the age of 96.
Fourth and final escaped Georgia inmate has been captured, sheriff’s office says 4f123i
Updated: Nov. 18, 2023 at 2:37 PM EST
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By Hope Dean and Gray News staff
Several authorities arrested 52-year-old Joey Fournier near Stockbridge just before noon on Saturday, authorities said.
Atlanta is the last place to see giant pandas in the U.S. — but maybe not for long 6q5p5o
Updated: Nov. 16, 2023 at 11:30 AM EST
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By Hope Dean
In a summit with President Joe Biden this week, Chinese President Xi Jinping hinted that more pandas could be on the way.