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Former Medical Examiner Traded Opioids For Sex: Feds

A former forensic pathologist and medical examiner will serve eight years in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to illegally distribute opioid painkillers in exchange for sexual favors from women, the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia said.

Mosquitos Have Killed 2 Georgians, Infected 6: DPH

Two Georgians have died and six have fallen ill from mosquito-borne viruses this season, according to the Department of Public Health.

Six Flags Announces New, 15-Story Ride

Visitors to Six Flags Over Georgia will soon get a new chance to test just how high they're willing to go for a thrill.

Dragon Con Parade 2018: When, Where, How To Watch

While most folks in metro Atlanta may not be attending the convention itself, thousands and thousands of them will be lining up for the annual DragonCon Parade on Saturday morning.

Remains Of Freddy Seth Morgan Found In Bartow County

The Bartow County Sheriff's Office said remains found over the weekend have been identified as Freddy Seth Morgan, the 30-year-old man who has been missing since for more than three months.

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