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Atlanta is Third Best City in the Nation To Get Married

Atlanta is the third best city in the U.S. in which to get married, according to a new survey from WalletHub. With couples spending an average of $26,444 on their wedding, the personal-finance website took an in-depth look at 2016’s Best & Worst Cities to Get Married.

WalletHub analysts compared 150 of the biggest cities across 18 key indicators of a cost-effective and convenient occasion, from average wedding cost to number of venues and event spaces to hotel availability. >>> read more.

Jimmy Carter: I Prefer Trump Over Cruz

If he had to choose between Donald Trump and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, former President Jimmy Carter would choose Trump. Carter reportedly made his remarks when responding to a question from a BBC reporter in the U.K.

Carter also praised Democrat Bernie Sanders for his campaign, but believes Hillary Clinton will eventually get the nomination. >>> read more.

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Fulton Schools Roll Out Bus Stop Arm Cameras

• The cameras will go live Feb. 8 to crack down on the illegal passing of school buses stopped for boarding or disembarking students.

27 Dogs Found in Forsyth County Home

• The animals were in “deplorable” condition, according to law enforcement.

Man Steals $28,000 Diamond From Smyrna Jewelry Store

• He swapped it with a fake diamond on Monday at D. Geller & Son on Cobb Parkway.

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