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4 Dead From Flu In Georgia, 300+ Hospitalized

At least four people have died and more than 300 have been hospitalized in Georgia from illness related to a flu outbreak that state medical officials say is widespread.

Charges Dismissed For 64 Arrested During Cartersville House Party

The Bartow County District Attorney's Office has dropped charges for 64 out of 65 people arrested during a New Year's Eve house party in Cartersville.

LSD Cases On The Rise In Georgia

LSD, the hallucinogenic drug most strongly associated with the psychedelic '60s, is making a comeback in Georgia.

Jacob Eason Leaving UGA Football

Jacob Eason, the starting quarterback for the University of Georgia at the beginning of a season that would end in the National Championship Game, is leaving the team.

MLK Jr Day 2018 In Atlanta: Prayer Services, March, Rally Events

As the city that Martin Luther King Jr. called home, it is only fitting that Atlanta has a full slate of activities scheduled to observe his legacy on Monday.

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