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In Georgia, Eclipse Was Pretty And Traffic Was A Nightmare

In the far reaches of north Georgia, the total solar eclipse on Monday was an awe-inspiring sight to behold — a glowing astronomical light show that many in the Peach State won't see again in their lifetimes. The drive home? Well, that was another story.

Cobb Man Arrested In Beating Death Of 91-Year-Old Patient In Nursing Home

Police in Cobb County have opened a homicide investigation after an elderly man died from injuries consistent with being severely beaten, authorities said.

Cause Of Death Released For Swimmer Pulled From Allatoona Lake

The Bartow County corner has released the cause of death for the 22-year-old man whose body was recovered Monday from Allatoona Lake at Red Top Mountain State Park.

Ga.-Filmed 'Stranger Things' Renewed For Third Season: Creators

The second season of Georgia-filmed "Stranger Things" hasn't even started airing yet. But its creators have confirmed that the 80s-themed horror series already has been renewed by Netflix for a third season.

$49 Southwest Airline Flights From Atlanta Airport Ends Thursday

Southwest Airlines has launched a summer travel deal, where super-cheap flights — less than $100 for some of the airline’s shortest one-way routes — are available out of Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport.

Woman Says She Was 'Choked, Spit On' By R. Kelly: Report

An alleged victim of R. Kelly is speaking out about the controversial singer, violating a non-disclosure agreement to, in her words, help other women and young girls, she told Buzzfeed. Jerhonda Pace said she was just 15 when she met the music superstar.

Hiram Woman Killed, 'Person Of Interest' Is Wanted

A Hiram woman was found dead in her home Tuesday morning and sheriff's deputies are looking for a man who rented a room in her house.

Powerball Jackpot Hits $700M; Where To Buy Tickets In Georgia

The Powerball jackpot continues to climb above half a billion dollars. No one hit the jackpot Saturday, so it soars to $700 million for the Wednesday, Aug. 23, drawing; it was just increased Tuesday morning from an estimated $650 million.

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• Scholarship Fund Created For Driver Killed In Sandy Springs Crash
• Johns Creek Police Sergeant Wins First Place In CrossFit Games
• Kennesaw City Council Passes Resolution to Decide Fate Of Confederate Flag
• 3-Year-Old Found Wandering Buckhead Street: Report
• Police Identify Driver Killed In Accident On GA-400 In Sandy Springs
• Pleasant Hill Road To Be Widened

>> Across America:

• Pro-Trump Rallies In 36 States Canceled, Moved Online
• What To Do With Those Eclipse Glasses?
• Priest Reveals KKK Past In Editorial

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