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'Hidden Figures' Filming in Canton Next Week

20th Century Fox will begin filming scenes for its upcoming movie, "Hidden Figures," on Monday, March 14, in Canton. The movie documents a group of black women who helped NASA with the mathematical data needed to send astronaut John Glenn into space.

Stars include Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monae and Kevin Costner. The production in downtown Canton also calls for decorating exterior scenes to match 1960s architecture -- and for anyone in the area to stow away any "modern appliances or vehicles" during the shoot. >>> Read more.

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Police: Car Stolen With 6-Month-Old Baby Inside

Car thieves stole a vehicle with a 6-month-old baby inside late Thursday, DeKalb County Police said.

The victim told WSB-TV that he was removing a key from a Realtor's lockbox on a house on Deer Pause Lane in south DeKalb when he saw the car pulling out of the driveway.

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Neighbors gave him a ride and they chased the suspects. When they caught them, the suspects got out of the car and ran away. The baby was recovered safely, about a mile away from where the car was stolen. >>> Read more.

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Pistachio Recall Due to Salmonella Infects 11

  • Trader Joe's and Wonderful brands included in recall. One Georgia case linked, according to CDC.

Get a Free Cone at Dairy Queen on Tuesday

  • Tuesday, March 15, is the chain's annual Free Cone Day promotion

Live Atlanta Area Traffic Reports - With Audio

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