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In Georgia Armed Robberies, The Victims Are Shooting Back

Every holiday season, police say they see spikes in robberies as crooks try to take advantage of shoppers or get desperate enough to break the law for a little extra cash. This year in Georgia though, there was a twist. In a handful of cases in the metro Atlanta area, when armed robbers showed up at stores, the employees shot back. >>> Read more.

Twins Are Northside Cherokee's Last Baby of 2016, First Birth of 2017

New Year’s 2017 will be doubly special for Maricka Webster and Shawn Kaferly of Kennesaw, as it marks the birth of their twins at Northside Hospital-Cherokee in Canton. Twins typically share a lot, but one thing these twins won’t be sharing is their birthday. >>> Read more.

Atlanta Is 7th-Best In Keeping New Year's Resolutions

As Americans ring in the new year, millions resolve to make improvements in some aspect of their lives. Whatever you decide, the key is sticking to it. Atlantans do pretty well in that regard, according to a new report by WalletHub, which compared 150 cities on goals such as "adult obesity" and "income growth." >>> Read more.

Atlanta Falcons Playoff Schedule: When & Where

• The Dirty Birds have a real opportunity to bring an NFL championship to the city.

Good News in Dunwoody: 'Dilly' The Puppy On Way to Adoption

• Police officer found abandoned dog inside a crate in Dillard's.

Police Investigating Two Armed Robberies at Same Waffle House

• Eatery in the 2800 block of Delk Road was hit twice in the past three days, say Marietta police.

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