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High School Custodian Dead; Child Struck by Car; Prince's Final Performance: News Nearby

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Truck Rolls Off Boat Ramp Into Allatoona Lake

Cherokee County crews had to pull a pick-up truck from Allatoona Lake late Thursday morning. Cherokee County firefighters arrived on scene and discovered the truck nearly submerged into the lake.

The female driver of the truck began to back the boat and trailer down the ramp and into the water. Once the male companion gave the driver the all clear, "she proceeded to step on the gas, not realizing the truck was still in reverse," Cherokee County fire said. >>> Read more.

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One of Prince's Final Performances Was in Atlanta

When Prince performed at Atlanta's Fox Theatre on April 14 -- after canceling his first appearance a week before because of the flu -- no one could have known they would be witnessing one of the entertainer's final performances.

Prince Roger Nelson was confirmed dead on Thursday, April 21, at the age of 57. >>> Read more.

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  • March's rate was 5.2 percent, down from 5.3 percent in February.

Search Called Off For Navy Officer From Lawrenceville

  • Kenneth Gates, 32, was a "leader, teammate and friend," special-ops command said in a statement.

'Pink Moon' vs. Lyrids Meteor Shower: Peak Dates

  • Is the full moon really pink, and how will it affect the Lyrids Meteor Shower peak?

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