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Toddler Who Ate Roaches, Ants Dies After GA Mom Left Kids Alone For 12 Hours: Reports

A Georgia mother has been arrested after being accused of leaving her six kids alone for 12 hours, during which one of them died, media reports say.

Fisherman Dies In Lake Lanier After Falling From Boat

Authorities say the man's uncle tried to save him after he fell into Lake Lanier, but he was not successful.

Angel Reese Traded To WNBA's Atlanta Dream

The Atlanta Dream has acquired WNBA forward Angel Reese, an All-Star and leader in rebounds, in exchange for two first-round draft picks.

Arrest Made In GA Rapper's Shooting At FL Casino: Reports

Police reportedly say a rapper has been arrested in connection with the shooting of metro Atlanta rapper Offset, who was in stable condition.

Inmate Threatened To Kill Probation Officer, Sheriff Says

An inmate is facing additional charges after authorities say he threatened to take cocaine and kill his probation officer.

'Operation Go Home' To Combat Teen Takeovers

Officials are working to ensure kids' safety while countering teen takeovers, which have troubled metro Atlanta.

Man Rescued From Lake At Stone Mountain Park: Report

The fisherman reportedly fell from a boat into a lake and suffered hypothermia.

Officer Shot, Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested

Officials say an armed robbery suspect opened fire on a police officer assisting with his arrest, injuring the officer.

62 Displaced After Fire Erupts In Apartment Building

Firefighters say they were able to rescue a group of residents trapped on a second-floor balcony after flames sparked.

UGA Student Dies After Falling From CT Park Trail

A University of Georgia student was hiking with his sister in a Connecticut state park when he fell from a trail and died, officials say.

3 GA Teens Killed In Spring Break Crash ID'd

The families of three Georgia teenagers who died in a fiery crash that injured a fourth teenager have released statements.

• 3 GA Teens Killed In Fiery Spring Break Crash In FL: Report

2 Dead In 3-Vehicle Pileup On I-75, Police Say

A three-vehicle crash, reportedly involving a Papa John's tractor-trailer, led to the deaths of two people on Interstate 75 north, police say.

Man Found Shot Along I-285 In DeKalb Dies, Police Say

DeKalb County Police say a witness drove the man from the scene and called for help once they reached I-285.

Search Suspended For Suspect Near KSU Campus

Authorities say they have suspended the search for a domestic violence suspect near Kennesaw State University.

ATL Rapper Gucci Mane Kidnapped, Robbed In TX Studio; 9 Arrested

Mainstream rapper Pooh Sheisty is one of nine men accused of robbing and kidnapping Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane and two others at gunpoint.

$15K Reward Offered In Teen's Fatal Shooting At Piedmont Park

Police have released images of 3 persons of interests in connection with the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old girl at Piedmont Park.

• Piedmont Park Shooting Kills Teen, Injures 2nd Teen On ATL's 404 Day

Easter Shooting Kills Toddler

An overnight shooting killed a 3-year-old child on Easter, police say.

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