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School District Won't Allow Protest On River Ridge Campus

A candidate for governor planning a protest calling for the firing of a Cherokee County School District teacher who blasted President Donald Trump in front of students will have to find another place to hold his gathering.

Gwinnett Officer Hurt In Helicopter Crash Is Paralyzed

One of the Gwinnett County Police officers injured in a helicopter crash early this month is paralyzed from the waist down, the department said Monday.

Falcons Owner Supports Players Who Kneel At Detroit Game

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank stood shoulder to shoulder with his players Sunday during the national anthem at their game in Detroit, while two players chose to kneel during the anthem, a response to comments by President Trump, who said NFLplayers who practice their First Amendment rights on the football field by kneeling should be fired.

Chase Massner: Funeral On Oct. 2 For Army Veteran

Funeral services for the Cherokee County Army veteran whose remains were recovered at a home in Cobb County will be held early next month in Canton.

'Meat Stinks' Billboard Goes Up In Cumming

A billboard by controversial animal-rights group PETA is targeting what it calls stinky chicken-processing plants in Cumming.

These Florida Pets Need ATL Forever Homes: Atlanta Humane Society

The Atlanta Humane Society has made animals rescued from Florida shelters prior to Hurricane Irma available for adoption at its two main campuses, the organization said.

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