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1st Comfort Dog, 5K To Help Family, Graduation Rates: News Nearby

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A 5K race honors Kari Clark and her family in her battle against breast cancer.
A 5K race honors Kari Clark and her family in her battle against breast cancer. (Daisy Dash)

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Jimmy Carter: 'Four More Years Of Trump' Would Be 'A Disaster'

Carter also said he could not have performed his duties as president if he had held the office when he was 80.

Two Suspects In Violent Metro Murder Arrested

Miguel Angel Munoz was pistol whipped and then shot to death inside a metro hotel.

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Rival Students Accused Of Vandalizing Roswell High's Field

Students from West Forsyth High School are accused of vandalizing the Roswell High School band field after the game between the schools was cancelled Friday, Sept. 13. Videos on social media from Snapchat show a truck doing doughnuts on the field.

5K To Be Held For Firefighter Whose Car Was Stolen During Wife's Chemo

As if battling cancer wasn't bad enough, a local family had their truck stolen while the mother was getting chemo. The community has rallied to support the family and will hold The Daisy Dash 5K on Sunday, Nov. 10.

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Georgia's Graduation Rate Continues To Rise: GaDOE

In 2019, Georgia's high school graduation rate is at an all-time high of 82 percent, with 71 districts having 90 percent graduating or more.

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