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Couple charged after 4 children removed from ‘deplorable conditions’, police say

In a quiet neighborhood, a welfare check, often a routine procedure, recently unveiled a heartbreaking reality for four innocent children. The sight of their home, described by authorities as 'deplorable and unlivable,' paints a grim picture of neglect and despair that has resonated far beyond its...

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3 arrested in alleged conspiracy to carry out shooting at Cherokee County high school, police say

Three people are in custody after an investigation into an alleged conspiracy to carry out a school shooting in Cherokee County, police say.Authorities say there is no known ongoing threat toward Cherokee High School in Canton, but that their investigation is ongoing.According to the Canton Police...

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3 arrested in alleged shooting plot at Cherokee High School

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Police have arrested three people in connection with an alleged conspiracy to carry out a shooting at Cherokee High School, authorities said.The investigation began after the FBI flagged threatening social media posts to Cherokee County School District police. On...

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Scheduling dilemma shouldn’t overshadow Game 6 of WNBA Finals between Dream, Valkyries

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Something amazing is going to happen on Thursday. Either the Golden State Valkyries will win a WNBA championship in just their second year of existence, or the Atlanta Dream will force the first Game 7 in league history.This should be a moment for the WNBA to...

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3 arrested in alleged Cherokee High School shooting plot

Canton police have taken three people into custody after uncovering an alleged conspiracy to commit a shooting at Cherokee High School. Federal agents alerted school district officers after spotting threatening posts on social media. School district police brought Canton detectives into the...

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Small colleges are starting football programs, hoping to boost enrollment as student shortage looms

Ten small four-year colleges and universities started or restarted football programs this season. The National Football Foundation says that's the most in a single year since 2013. Seven schools have announced plans to start programs in 2027 or later. Administrators…

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DHS officer indicted after noise complaint led to DeKalb shooting

A U.S. Department of Homeland Security officer faces multiple felony charges after allegedly shooting a neighbor through a door during a noise dispute, according to court documents. Quadrus Wilson, 49, of Marietta, was indicted Oct. 22 by a DeKalb County Grand Jury on charges including aggravated...

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