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Man charged with murder in Georgia Tech student's shooting

1 week ago | 11alive.com | Jessica Moore

The Atlanta Police Department said Nigel Belser, 21, turned himself into the Fulton County Jail on Sunday. ATLANTA — A man was charged with murder in the shooting of a Georgia Tech student at his Midtown apartment building, police said Monday. The Atlanta Police Department said Nigel Belser, 21, turned himself into the Fulton County Jail on Sunday.
I-285 near I-75 in Cobb County reopens after crash

1 week ago | 11alive.com | Jessica Moore

Cobb Police said around noon, the interstate was shut down and for drivers to avoid the area. COBB COUNTY, Ga. — I-285 near I-75 in Cobb County has reopened after a crash blocked multiple lanes for several hours on Monday. Cobb Police said around noon, the interstate was shut down and for drivers to avoid the area. GDOT511 showed multiple lanes blocked as crews work to clean up the crash. Around 2 p.m., GDOT511 showed the crash had cleared.
Multiple lanes blocked on I-285 near I-75 in Cobb County due to crash

1 week ago | 11alive.com | Jessica Moore

Multiple lanes blocked on I-285 near I-75 in Cobb County due to crashCobb Police said around noon, the interstate was shut down and for drivers to avoid the area. COBB COUNTY, Ga. — A crash on I-285 near I-75 in Cobb County is causing traffic delays on Monday afternoon. Cobb Police said around noon, the interstate was shut down and for drivers to avoid the area. GDOT511 shows multiple lanes blocked as crews work to clean up the crash.
Big Lots to reopen more stores in June, including three in Georgia

2 weeks ago | 11alive.com | Jessica Moore

Here's a look at which stores will reopen on Thursday, June 5, in the Peach State. GEORGIA, — Big Lots announced another round of stores reopening across the U.S. in June. Variety Wholesaler, which acquired more than 200 Big Lots locations across the U.S., previously announced the first wave of reopenings back on April 10. Then, in a second wave, Variety Wholesalers said it reopened more than 70 stores.
Father and toddler die after tragic Mother's Day crash on I-75 near Georgia-Tennessee state line

2 weeks ago | wtsp.com | Jessica Moore

EAST RIDGE, Tenn. — A father and toddler have died following a major crash on Interstate 75 near the Georgia-Tennessee state line on Mother's Day. Lane Smith, 23, from Fayetteville, Tennessee, died after the crash near the Georgia-Tennessee state line. In a heartbreaking update, his son, 22-month-old Sawyer, died a week later after he was taken to the hospital critically hurt, according to an online fundraiser set up by Lane's cousin.
South Fulton Police investigate shooting along Old National Highway

2 weeks ago | 11alive.com | Jessica Moore

Police are investigating the area of 6000 Old National Highway, which is near Kroger and a BP gas station. ATLANTA, Mo. — A man was shot along Old National Highway on Thursday afternoon, according to the South Fulton Police Department. Police are investigating the area of 6000 Old National Highway, which is near Kroger and a BP gas station.
Italian eatery Yeppa & Co. opens second location

2 weeks ago | 11alive.com | Jessica Moore

Yeppa Studios, the hospitality group behind Atlanta's Yeppa & Co., Storico Fresco and Forza Storico, opened its second restaurant at the Junction Krog District. ATLANTA — An Italian eatery has expanded to the Atlanta Beltline, opening its second location on Tuesday. Yeppa Studios, the hospitality group behind Atlanta's Yeppa & Co., Storico Fresco and Forza Storico, opened its second restaurant at the Junction Krog District.
Your Crown Shines: For Ketanji Brown Jackson and You

2 weeks ago | slj.com | Jessica Moore |Myiesha Speight |Amanda MacGregor

. Jun. 2025. 40p. Tr $19.99. ISBN 9780063311398. Gr 1-5 COPY ISBN Gr1-5–A young Ketanji Brown in pigtails and striped socks is shown arriving at school after her father drops her off. Even when Brown was young, her parents instilled hope and perseverance in her, so she is not disturbed by any limitations people tried to put on her. When a high school guidance counselor told her she was dreaming too big and needed to set her sights lower, she was not deterred or discouraged.
NFA Burger opens at Avalon in Alpharetta

2 weeks ago | 11alive.com | Jessica Moore

NFA Burger began as a hidden gem inside a Chevron gas station in Dunwoody off Chamblee Dunwoody Road. Last year, it was voted the best burger in the Peach State. ALPHARETTA, Ga. — NFA Burger is officially open at the Avalon in Alpharetta!It's the second location for the burger restaurant. NFA Burger began as a hidden gem inside a Chevron gas station in Dunwoody off Chamblee Dunwoody Road.
Chick-fil-A program helps 177 graduates avoid $6M in debt

3 weeks ago | wkyc.com | Jessica Moore

COLUMBUS, Ga. — A total of 177 Chick-fil-A employees graduated from college debt-free, as part of the fast-food chain's sponsored education program. In Columbus, Georgia, more than 70 students walked across the stage in person. The graduates finished their degrees online while working at Chick-fil-A's restaurants nationwide. The education program is a partnership between Fiscus Education, Point University and Chick-fil-A.