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Suspect caught after setting fire to neighbor's house for not mowing lawn

1:45 PM, May 17, 2013

The man accused of burning down a neighbor's house over his long grass was captured in North Carolina and returned to Bartow County.

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Father, son to graduate Morehouse College together

12:21 AM, May 14, 2013

When the class of 2013 turns their tassels this Sunday, Dorian Joyner, Sr. will have two reasons to be proud.

Coca-Cola recipe found? Georgia man says he has it

10:28 AM, May 13, 2013

It may be the most sought-after recipe in the world: the recipe to Coca-Cola, known by very few people. But now, one Georgia man believes he may have discovered the secret formula.

Delays at Hartsfield caused by "staffing shortages"

7:23 PM, May 10, 2013

Long delays in security lines today at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport as more than half the security checkpoints were closed because of what the airport termed "staffing shortages.

Hooters offers Mom free food on Mother's Day

10:02 AM, May 10, 2013

Atlanta-based Hooters may have finally figured out a way to lure Mom in the door: Give her free food. For one day, at least.

Spelman College names identical twins as co-valedictorians

1:21 AM, May 10, 2013

Kristie and Kirstie Bronner share everything: a matching gift for music, matching outfits and matching 4.0 GPAs.

Jodi Arias trial's weirdest moments

12:06 PM, May 9, 2013

The four-month-long Jodi Arias murder trial has had its fair share of twists and turns.

T-shirt for sale honoring Charles Ramsey as a hero

9:38 AM, May 8, 2013

Charles Ramsey, the man who has become a worldwide sensation after helping bring three missing women to safety, is now being honored on a T-shirt.

Man clings to woman's windshield after argument

7:01 PM, May 7, 2013

A man jumped on the hood of a car that hit his, and held on as the suspect drove away.

Study: People with shorter names earn more

7:36 AM, May 7, 2013

Career website TheLadders.com says the names mothers choose for their children dictate future success in the workplace.

NJ Gov. Christie under fire from PETA after swatting spider

8:42 AM, May 6, 2013

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie wasn't in a pardoning mood when an itsy, bitsy spider crawled on his desk while the governor spoke to a group of school children.

Taco Bell releases new "low cost" test menu

9:38 PM, May 2, 2013

Imagine a world where $1 tacos and enchiladas are the 'norm' -- well, that world may soon come to fruition. And Taco Bell is working to make it a possibility. 

School's 'Redneck Day' sparks anger

7:51 AM, May 2, 2013

When members of the student council at an Arizona high school organized a schoolwide "Redneck Day" and encouraged classmates to dress - and spoof - accordingly, they hoped to build school spirit leading up to prom week.

A Day in the Life of Tripp Halstead

We spent a full day for the Jefferson toddler critically injured last fall by a tree limb. Tripp's story has been embraced by hundreds of thousands around the country. 

11:39 PM, May 20, 2013

Authorities confirm 51 fatalities in Oklahoma tornado, at least 20 children per ME

A massive mile-wide tornado roared through the southern Oklahoma City and its suburbs Monday afternoon, devastating homes, schools and other buildings.

10:24 PM, May 20, 2013

State of emergency, boil water advisory in Flowery Branch

A boil water advisory is in effect in south Hall County until 9 p.m. Monday. Flowery Branch declared a state of emergency Sunday evening.

6:47 AM, May 20, 2013

'Red-Shirting' kindergartners to help them grow

There's a growing trend to hold children back a year so they'll be older when they start school.

8:04 AM, May 20, 2013

Atlanta Highway in Flowery Branch reopened

The Georgia Department of Transportation reports State Route 13/Atlanta Highway was reopened at midnight Sunday.

5:31 AM, May 20, 2013

May 19 storms and flooding photos

Severe storms slammed metro Atlanta Sunday morning, washing out roads and knocking down trees.

6:43 AM, May 20, 2013

Man found dead at Atlanta airport

A man died of a heart attack at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Sunday.

3:57 PM, May 19, 2013

Atlanta council approves 20-story Ferris wheel

The Atlanta City Council has voted to allow a 20-story Ferris wheel to be placed in downtown Atlanta.

7:03 PM, May 20, 2013

President Obama speaks at Morehouse

President Barack Obama gave the commencement address at Morehouse College Sunday.

5:50 PM, May 19, 2013

Missing Atlanta man found safe

Atlanta Police say they have found a missing man who has Alzheimer's.

9:40 AM, May 20, 2013
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