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Democrat Big-Wigs Coming to Atlanta

U.S. Bernie Sanders will be in southwest Atlanta next Tuesday, as part of a “Historically Black Colleges and Universities” tour.

But none other than the Democrat Party’s most popular figure, former President Bill Clinton, will beat Sanders to Atlanta, reportedly participating in an early voting event this Saturday. >>> Read more.

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Man Awaits Sentencing in International Sextortion Scheme

A man who pleaded guilty to stealing thousands of pictures of young women and their personal data through his computer will be sentenced in March to possibly many years in prison.

Michael C. Ford faces decades in prison for “phishing” -- or scamming -- young women he met online into giving him access to their private computers, photos and accounts. >>> Read more.

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  • Just some of the comments: “He’s a cutie.” “That voice.” “Lord have mercy.” “Why can’t all cops look like this.”

Brookhaven Cop Fights for a Cause

  • Officer Tommy Lefever will participate in a boxing tournament later this month to raise money for Brookhaven Police Explorers.

Woman Climbs Tree at Buckhead Condo To Save It From Being Cut Down

  • Georgia Power is trying to cut down a tree at the Cross Creek Condominium complex.

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