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Cop Resigns After Video Showed Him Cursing At 65-Year-Old Woman

The Alpharetta officer who was captured on video swearing at and manhandling a 65-year-old woman during a traffic stop last week has resigned from his position.

21 Miles Of New Rail In ATL Transit Plan

The City of Atlanta and MARTA plan to build 21 new mile of public-transit rail with funds raised by a sales tax approved by voters in 2016, according to documents obtained by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

UGA Student Charged In Roquan Smith Robbery

A University of Georgia student has been charged in the theft of items including a helmet and National Championship Game jersey from NFL-bound Bulldogs star linebacker Roquan Smith.

Accused Heroin Dealer Charged With Possessing 'Gray Death'

The Cherokee Multi-Agency Narcotics Squad said it has arrested a drug dealer accused of possessing a dangerous combination of heroin known as gray death.

Andrew Young 'Resting' At Emory After Illness: Wife

Former U.N. ambassador and Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young is resting and receiving treatment at Emory University Hospital after being airlifted to Atlanta from Tennessee, where he fell ill.

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