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Hawks forward Lu Dort discusses joining the team
Lu Dort spoke with the AJC regarding his move to the Atlanta Hawks and his plans for making an impact with the team.
Marietta Man Caught Between Amazon and Western Digital Over Hard Drive Claim
A Marietta man whose family photos were on a failed hard drive found himself in a dispute between Amazon and Western Digital. The manufacturer denied his warranty claim, alleging the product was counterfeit. Le stated he is now without access to valuable personal memories.
Autopsy reveals dismembered woman in Smyrna also shot in head
An autopsy indicated that a woman found dismembered in Smyrna had also sustained a gunshot wound to the head, according to police reports. Shanteria Mosley was discovered deceased at a Smyrna apartment complex on September 21. Authorities are continuing their search for other body parts of Mosley and investigating leads related to the case.
Two Teens Shot in Glenrose Heights Neighborhood
Atlanta police responded to reports of two people shot Tuesday night near the intersection of Oak Drive and Empire Boulevard in Glenrose Heights. Officers found a 16-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy with gunshot wounds, both taken to the hospital. The girl was reported to be in stable condition while the boy was alert and conscious.
Congressman Everton Blair Jr. Named Honorary Grand Marshal for Atlanta Pride
Congressman Dr. Everton Blair Jr., who represents Georgia’s 13th Congressional District, will be the Honorary Grand Marshal for the 2026 Atlanta Pride Festival in Piedmont Park. This recognition highlights his historic service as Georgia's first openly LGBTQ+ member of Congress. The festival is scheduled to take place on October 10-11.
Noted Atlanta Anesthesiologist Dr. Selwynn Bryan Howard Dies at 60
Dr. Selwynn Bryan Howard, a noted Atlanta anesthesiologist, has passed away at age 60. He was known for his love of sports and mentoring medical students.
Atlanta Police Chief Highlights Crime Drop at 'Crime is Toast' Awards
At the 2026 Crime is Toast awards breakfast, Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum cited a 13% drop in overall crime this year. He noted that shootings are down 23%, building on previous years of decline. The event also honored officers for their work securing eight FIFA World Cup matches.
Memorial Scholarship Fund Established for Ole Miss Student from Atlanta
A memorial scholarship fund has been created to honor Robert Strang, a 20-year-old Ole Miss student from Atlanta who passed away last week. The fund will offer financial aid to Ole Miss Phi Delta Theta students needing support. The scholarship aims to assist a student showing loyal friendship and kindness.
Giant Pandas Arrive at Zoo Atlanta from China
Two giant pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, arrived in Atlanta on Sunday via a dedicated Boeing 777. This arrival is part of a new International Cooperative Research Agreement between Zoo Atlanta and the China Wildlife Conservation Association. The bears will undergo quarantine at the zoo's new complex.
AIDS Walk Atlanta Raises Over $1.5 Million for Local Services
The 35th annual AIDS Walk Atlanta Music Festival and 5k Run raised over $1.5 million, surpassing its goal of $1 million. The event drew over 3,000 attendees to support local HIV/AIDS services organizations in Atlanta. Funds will benefit several listed organizations.
Hawks and State Farm rally 5,000 volunteers to pack one million meals
Atlanta Hawks and State Farm organized a community service event on September 26 where over 5,000 volunteers assembled 1,002,402 meals for distribution to local food banks and charitable organizations. The event marked the sixth year of the Hawks' annual Million Meal Pack initiative.
Xi Says 2 Giant Pandas From China Will Arrive at Atlanta's Zoo in the Coming Days
Xi Says 2 Giant Pandas From China Will Arrive at Atlanta's Zoo in the Coming Days U.S. News & World Report
Lake Lanier ranked best in the U.S. for fall colors. Where is it?
Lake Lanier ranked best in the U.S. for fall colors. Where is it? USA Today
2 Atlanta universities rank among the top 30 best universities in the country for 2027
2 Atlanta universities rank among the top 30 best universities in the country for 2027 secretatlanta.co
Developer opens first suburban apartment community in Fairburn
Portman Holdings opened Meadow Glen Village, a 332-unit apartment community in Fairburn, Georgia, marking the Atlanta-based developer's first suburban residential project in September 2026.
Atlanta postpones vote on citywide zoning rewrite until 2027
Atlanta officials sent the city's long-planned zoning code overhaul back for revisions in September 2026, pushing a final council vote to 2027.
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