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Amazing 9-year-old Fairburn girl to study at Agnes Scott this summer

Laci Strong wants to become a veterinarian.

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Apartment complex hires new security, but some residents skeptical

New management at the Avondale Forest apartment complex is seeking to rid itself of crime and bring the complex up to code.

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DeKalb motel murder suspect arrested

Police have identified a female suspect in connection with the murder of a man at a DeKalb motel.

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Arrest made in fatal shooting outside Decatur motel

The shooting happened outside Americas Best Value Inn on Candler Road.

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'They killed my nephew' | Man shot to death inside DeKalb motel

Police have no motive or suspects at this time.

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Nurses, aide enter not guilty pleas on charges tied to death of veteran in nursing home

Brookhaven Police said the 11Alive Investigation was key in reopening the investigation of 89-year-old James Dempsey's 2014 death.

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DeKalb road to close Thursday for water valve installation

On Thursday, Glendale Drive just south of McAfee Road will be closed to through-traffic from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. to install a new water valve.

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92-year-old killed in Decatur house fire; 2 more hospitalized

It happened on Medlock Road.

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‘There’s something special about Eli’ | Neighbors surprise ‘Mr. Decatur’ with special day

He didn't have a lot, but Eli gave what he could. So, when he faced a serious crisis this year, his Decatur neighbors knew it was time for payback.

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Immunity hearing for officer who killed unarmed veteran ends

Robert Olsen is facing a six-count indictment in the shooting death of Anthony Hill.

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Georgia Votes 2018: War breaks out between Cagle and Decatur over sanctuary cities

Cagle is leading a field of seven GOP gubernatorial hopefuls.

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'We are coming for him' | Police search for teen who unleashed 31 shots at house over social post

One of the 31 shots struck a 6-year-old boy and left him in critical condition, police said

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Rally held Saturday to urge removal of Confederate monument on Decatur square

The DeKalb commission has already voted to move the monument.

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'What's so funny?' family cries out in court hearing for teen accused of 3-year-old's Easter murder

Family told 11Alive the teen's family was reportedly hostile to them from the beginning.

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Killer sentenced to life in prison in deadly home invasion

Desean Subar was convicted last week in a 2016 murder and home invasion.

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