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• 30 Arrested In Online Child Pornography Sting
• Death and Fire Under Investigation in Smyrna Area: Police
• Woman Killed in Connector Wreck in South Cobb: Police

Federal Officials Will Monitor Polls in Metro Atlanta

Federal election monitors will be out at the polls in metro Atlanta on Tuesday. U.S. Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch said, "The bedrock of our democracy is the right to vote, and the Department of Justice works tirelessly to uphold that right not only on Election Day, but every day." >>> Read more.

2 Lanes On I-285 To Close This Week

Contractors with the Georgia Department of Transportation will close two lanes along Interstate 285 this week. The closure will allow contractors to perform initial construction work for the Transform 285/400 interchange improvement project. >>> Read more.

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• Teen Found Guilty in Pizza Driver Murder
• Community Rallying Around Loganville Teen Crash Victim
• Jokes Turn Violent When Employee Punches, Pulls Knife On Co-Worker: Blotter

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• Suwanee Student Wins Regional Science Competition at Georgia Tech
• Armed Robbery at Domino's Pizza in Mableton: Police
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• Toys For Tots Campaign Kicks Off Nov. 14

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