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- Three Dead After North Georgia Police Chase Ends in Crash
- Father Critically Wounds Teen Son in Shovel Attack
- Georgia Weather: An Hour-By-Hour Look At A Rainy Weekend
Officer Wrestles Suicidal Suspect Holding Rifle in Dramatic Video
Dramatic video from the Walton County Sheriff's Office shows an officer wrestling a suspect to the ground after the man advanced on him while holding a rifle and repeatedly shouting "Kill me!" Deputies responded to a domestic violence call at the address to find the man "irate." After telling the deputies to leave, he went into the SUV and pulled out a pink and black .40-caliber rifle. >>> Read more.
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Hospital Gives Passes To Parents Who Deliver Babies During Falcons-Packers Game
Sunday’s NFC Championship Game will have millions of Georgians glued to their devices. However, some Falcons fans will have an excuse to miss the game. Northside Hospital is awarding parents of babies born anytime during the game with an “official pass.” >>> Read more.
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- Atlanta Falcons vs. Green Bay Packers: Info, Time, Parking, How to Watch Online
- Paulding County Man Killed in Overnight Shooting
- Missing Alpharetta Teen On The Run With Dad: Police
- Police Recover Vehicle in Norcross Hit and Run
- Tractor Trailer Overturns, Traps Driver In Cartersville Accident
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- 7 Pretty Solid Reasons Why the Falcons Will Beat the Packers
- Man Used App To Have Inappropriate Relationship With Teen: Police
- Nearly New Shop Closes Doors After 68 Years
- Smyrna Approves Parking Rules Around SunTrust Park
- Jury Acquits Man Charged With Attempted Murder
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