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Waffle House Robber Arrested After Standoff: Police

A five-hour standoff Monday morning at a DeKalb County motel is over, with a man police say tried to rob a local Waffle House in custody.

Dogs In Hot Cars: Think Twice Before Busting Window In Georgia

If you see a dog locked in a hot car what would you do? If you're a dog lover, you probably feel like breaking the window and getting the dog out as quickly as possible. Well, if you live in Georgia, that may not be the best idea from a legal standpoint.

New World Of Coke Exhibit Celebrates 'Sprite Boy'

Think about Coca-Cola and mascots, and those soda-guzzling polar bears probably come to mind. But a new exhibit at Atlanta's World of Coca-Cola is celebrating the legacy of a largely forgotten character from the beverage company's 132-year history.

Accused Drunk Driver Crashes Into Police Car

A driver has been charged with a slew of traffic offenses, including DUI and violating Georgia's Move Over Law, after crashing into a Sandy Springs police car early Sunday morning.

Professor's Grandfather Honored For Saving Lives During Holocaust

In 2017, Georgia Highlands College Assistant Professor of Communication Alexandra Van Ryn MacMurdo Reiter was contacted by the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Bern looking for more information about her grandfather.

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