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Business Owner, Doctor's Husband Rips Off Food Stamp Program

A man was convicted of five charges of fraud in obtaining public assistance after it was established at trial that he applied for food stamps for his family of five even though he owned two trucking companies and his wife was a medical school professor.

Boutique Movie Theater Coming To The Battery Atlanta

The Atlanta Braves are about to get a fancy movie theater as a neighbor. Silverspot Cinema, a "boutique" movie-theater chain that promises "a luxurious, no-hassle movie-going experience, has announced that it plans to open a location in The Battery Atlanta near Suntrust Park.

Georgia Weather Forecast: Lovely Friday, Stormy Weekend

It's looking like a lovely spring day in Atlanta on Friday. Better enjoy it while it lasts, folks — the weekend isn't looking quite so sunny.

Accused Drunk Driver Crashes Into Car After Leaving Liquor Store

A driver accused of causing a head-on collision after he allegedly left a liquor store has been charged with driving under the influence in connection to the accident.

Worst Cities In Georgia For Dog Attacks On Postal Workers

U.S. Postal Service workers went home with fewer dog bites last year, but the overall number remains staggeringly high, according to a new report from the agency. The USPS, which released its findings on Thursday, said there were 6,244 workers attacked by canines across the country, including several in Atlanta and various Georgia cities.

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