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Nate Becomes A Tropical Storm, Jogs To The West

Tropical Storm Nate officially formed in the Caribbean Thursday morning, with forecasters predicting it will pick up hurricane force on its way toward the U.S. Gulf Coast.

2026 FIFA World Cup: Atlanta Chosen As Potential Host City

Atlanta has been chosen as a potential host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the bid committee announced Thursday.

Missing Alpharetta Teen Hit, Killed By Tractor Trailer

An Alpharetta teenager who was reported missing earlier this week by his family was hit and killed by a tractor trailer in northeast Georgia.

Winter Forecast For Georgia: What To Expect In 2017-18

Georgians, would you be sad if you had a winter without snow? The latest in a trio of winter weather forecasts, this one from AccuWeather, predicts that the Peach State could have temperatures above normal.

Classmates Mourn Loss Of Sequoyah High School Student

The Sequoyah High School community in Hickory Flat is mourning the loss of one of its students.

Lawrenceville Plans $200 Million Downtown Development

Big changes are coming to downtown Lawrenceville. The city on Thursday announced plans for a $200 million mixed-use, urban style development across 32 acres of property in the Gwinnett County seat's downtown area.

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