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Woman, 75, Fights Off Alleged Purse Snatcher

A 75-year-old woman visiting the post office last month in Roswell engaged in a dangerous struggle with an unidentified man she said tried to take her purse, and police are using the case to remind residents that incidents such as these can easily turn deadly.

Tommy Nobis, First Atlanta Falcon Ever, Dies At 74

They called him "Mr. Falcon." Tommy Nobis, the hard-nosed linebacker who became the first player ever for the Atlanta Falcons, died Wednesday, the team announced. He was 74.

List Of Retailers Closing Stores In 2018 With Georgia Ties

In 2017, retailers in the United States announced plans to close nearly 7,000 stores, a whopping 224 percent increase in announced store closures compared to 2016.

Etowah Students Indicted In Alleged Plot To Kill Classmates

Two Etowah High School students have been indicted on several charges related to their alleged plot to carry out an attack on the institution, their classmates and at least one staff member at the institution.

Atlanta Is Among Nation's Neediest Cities: Report

In a holiday season during which many of our hearts turn to giving, a new report reminds us of the harsh reality many of those around us are facing. Atlanta was ranked No. 6 on a list of the neediest cities in the United States.

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• Joe Biden Comforts Meghan McCain Over Dad's Cancer
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