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Teacher Self-Shooting Was Intentional, Authorities Say

A Lithia Springs High School teacher who shot himself in his office at the school last week did so intentionally, investigators said Monday.

Elderly Woman Reported Missing Dies In Alabama Crash: Reports

A 75-year-old Adairsville woman reported missing Saturday was killed in an accident in Cherokee County, Alabama, according to reports.

Crews Recover Body From Allatoona Lake In Bartow County

State game wardens have recovered the body of the 22-year-old swimmer who was reported missing Sunday afternoon at Red Top Mountain State Park at Allatoona Lake in Bartow County.

Two Shot, Mom Killed In Walton County

A mother of two is dead and a man is in the hospital after a shooting Sunday afternoon in Walton County.

Gwinnett Grandfather Shot Investigating Burglary

A Gwinnett County grandfather was shot in the chest while he was investigating a burglary attempt at his family's home next door to his own.

Driver Killed In Crash On GA-400 In Sandy Springs

Sandy Springs first responders are working the scene of a fatal, two-vehicle collision on southbound side of GA-400 just south of the Northridge Road interchange.

Chance The Rapper Tweets That He Wants To Attend Clark Atlanta University

It's not everyday that a celebrity expresses admiration for your institution, but what one of the biggest artists in music said Sunday has this university over the moon. Chance the Rapper said Sunday that he wants to attend Clark Atlanta University.

Georgia 400 Entrance Ramps To I-285 To Close Aug. 21-25

Weather permitting, construction partners for the Georgia Department of Transportation will close the S.R. 400 southbound entrance ramps to Interstate 285 eastbound and westbound this week for geotechnical investigations, the agency said Monday.

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