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Gerber Baby For 2018 Is First With Down Syndrome

Gerber's "spokesbaby" for 2018 is the first baby with Down syndrome to become the face of the brand. The company announced on Wednesday that 18-month-old Lucas from Dalton, Georgia, won the judges over and was chosen from more than 140,000 entries.

Man Throws Brick At Police Car, Tries Punching Deputy: Police

A man threw a brick into the windshield of a parked Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office patrol car Jan. 31, reported police.

Colts Owner To Pay For Atlanta Player's Funeral

The owner of the NFL's Indianapolis Colts will pay for the funeral of Edwin Jackson, the Colts linebacker and Atlanta native who was killed Sunday morning in a drunk-driving crash.

National Signing Day: UGA Scores Big Again

It's been almost a month since they appeared in the National Championship Game, but the Georgia Bulldogs were still scoring big Wednesday on National Signing Day. By noon Wednesday, Georgia had signed two more five-star prospects, bringing their total to eight in what many are calling the best recruiting class in college football.

Atlanta's Flu Severity Level Among Highest In US: Report

Atlanta is a national flu hot spot, with one of the most severe levels of influenza in the U.S., according to a new report analyzing national doctor office data.

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