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• Elderly Woman Reported Missing in Sandy Springs
• Atlanta Police Officer Crashes Into Motorist On Interstate 75/85
• Gwinnett Warehouse Fire Ruled Arson

Atlanta's 'The Federal' Semifinalist For 2017 Restaurant & Chef Awards
The Atlanta eatery has been nominated for Best New Restaurant in the 2017 Restaurant and Chef Awards, the James Beard Foundation announced Wednesday. Several metro Atlanta establishments were nominated in various categories, including Gunshow's Kevin Gillespie, Steven Satterfield at Miller Union and Ryan Smith of Staplehouse, all for Best Chef: Southeast. >>> Read more.

Ewww: Zoo Atlanta Names Baby Cockroach After Tom Brady
Zoo Atlanta has had to pay up after wagering that the Falcons would beat the Patriots in the Super Bowl. The deal was that the losing team's city zoo would have to name one of its baby animals after the winning quarterback. >>> Read more.

• Sandra Bullock Renting Out Her Tybee Island Beach House
• Feds: Gwinnett Dentist Scammed Medicaid For $1 Million
• Cash & Jewelry Seized In Marietta Gambling Raid, 3 Arrested
• Whole Foods To Open Restaurant in Midtown Store
• Beverly Hills Style In Buckhead Comfort: $4 Million Mansion Has It All

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• Controversial Commissioner Walks Out Of Heated NAACP Meeting
• 18 Candidates Qualify For 6th Congressional District Seat
• Mardi Gras Pub Crawl Returns To Avalon
• Northview, Johns Creek, Hooch Among Best Public Schools in Georgia
• Billboard Application Rejected By Woodstock Council

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