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5 days ago | 
11alive.com | Dajhea Jones
The program will officially end on June 1. ATLANTA — A long-running program that allowed Georgia library cardholders to visit Zoo Atlanta for free is coming to an end. The Zoo Atlanta Library Pass program will officially end on June 1, 2025, according to the Georgia Public Library Service. The last day to check out a pass is May 31. However, any pass or voucher already issued will still be accepted during a grace period that runs through June 30.
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1 week ago | 
13wmaz.com | Dajhea Jones
ATLANTA — Former lieutenant governor candidate Charlie Bailey is now chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia after defeating Wendy Davis in a runoff election. The vote concluded Saturday as party leaders and delegates selected Bailey to replace Nikema Williams. Williams, who had served as chair since 2019, stepped down to continue her work in Congress representing Georgia’s 5th District.
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1 week ago | 
13wmaz.com | Dajhea Jones
ATLANTA — Federal agents say they've intercepted more than 200 high-powered firearms, thousands of rounds of ammunition, and large quantities of fentanyl and methamphetamine as part of an ongoing investigation into a gun trafficking network linked to Mexican drug cartels.
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1 week ago | 
11alive.com | Dajhea Jones
Brandon Smith, 17, a player on Manchester High's football team, was found shot and killed on the eve of his high school's state title championship game in Dec. 2023MANCHESTER, Ga. — Another arrest has been made in connection to the shooting death of Manchester High School football player Brandon Smith, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced Thursday. Qua’vion Jakwon Cooper, 17, of Manchester, has been charged with murder as a party to the crime.
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1 week ago | 
11alive.com | Dajhea Jones
Sergeant Andrew Degler was fired and arrested for DUI after showing up intoxicated for work, according to Sheriff Darrell Dix. SPALDING COUNTY, Ga. — A longtime Spalding County sergeant was fired and arrested Wednesday night after reporting to work under the influence of alcohol, according to Sheriff Darrell Dix. Uniform Patrol Division Sgt. Andrew Degler, who had been with the sheriff’s office for nearly 12 years, arrived for his 7 p.m. shift when a fellow deputy noticed he seemed impaired.
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2 weeks ago | 
wltx.com | Dajhea Jones
ATLANTA — The DeKalb County School District is speaking out after a video showing a fight between a teacher and students at Martin Luther King Jr. High School went viral last week.
Three students are now facing criminal charges, and the teacher involved has been placed on administrative leave as the investigation continues.
On Tuesday, Superintendent Dr. Devon Horton addressed the incident during a news conference, saying the situation is more complex than it may seem.
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2 weeks ago | 
11alive.com | Dajhea Jones
OutKast will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this fall, joining legends like Cyndi Lauper and the White Stripes. ATLANTA — OutKast, the Atlanta-bred hip-hop duo made up of André 3000 and Big Boi, will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this fall. Known for pushing the boundaries of hip-hop with their bold style and innovative sound, the group earned the honor as first-time nominees.
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2 weeks ago | 
11alive.com | Dajhea Jones
Police are investigating near Old Dixie Highway and First Street in Forest Park. FOREST PARK, Ga. — There is a heavy police presence in Forest Park as officers respond to an active investigation, authorities said. Forest Park Police confirmed the investigation is underway near Old Dixie Highway and First Street, but have not released any other details at this time. 11Alive has a crew heading to the scene and will update this story as soon as more information becomes available.
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2 weeks ago | 
wkyc.com | Dajhea Jones
SENOIA, Ga. — A Coweta County family got to share a graduation day they’ll never forget, thanks to the staff at Eastside Elementary School. Alex Mena, a father of two, is in hospice care with stage 4 colon cancer. As the end of the school year approached, he realized he would not be able to attend his sons' graduation ceremonies -- one from kindergarten, the other from fifth grade.
He was heartbroken to miss the moment. But the school wasn’t about to let that happen.
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2 weeks ago | 
wltx.com | Dajhea Jones
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Reality TV personality Karlie Redd is speaking out for the first time since her arrest earlier this week on a felony burglary charge in DeKalb County. The 52-year-old Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta star, whose legal name is Karlie Lewis, posted a message to her Instagram thanking fans for their support and sharing a statement from her attorney.
“Thank you for all your prayers, support and concerns in my DM’s and text messages! Love y’all,” she wrote.
