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Mothers of Trayvon Martin, Robert Champion to speak at town hall meeting

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The parents of four African-American men who were killed will speak at a town hall meeting in East Point Tuesday night.
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Rain chances will remain low as the weekend approaches.  Today, expect partly cloudy skies and a slight chance for a hit or miss afternoon shower or storm.

Today:  Partly cloudy.  PM shower or storm.  High 84.  NE wind at 5-10 mph.

Tonight: Partly cloudy.  Low 62.  E wind at 5 mph.

Friday:  Partly cloudy.  High 81.  E wind at 5-10 mph.

Friday night: Partly cloudy.  Low 61.  E wind at 5 mph.

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Currently in Atlanta as of

  • 75°(Feels like 78°)
  • Clear
  • Wind: N @ 7 mph
  • Barometer: 30.00 in.
  • Sunrise: 06:35
  • Sunset: 20:34
  • Humidity: 58%
  • UV Index: 10.00

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Police guard school buses, search for Clayton sniper Video included

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A police helicopter flew overhead Thursday morning as students boarded their buses in the Clayton County subdivision where a man pointed a rifle at a bus earlier this week. More>>

Ex-officer pleads guilty to tipping off dealers

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A former DeKalb County police officer has pleaded guilty to charges of tipping off drug dealers to a pending federal search warrant. More>>

`Terminator 3' actor Nick Stahl missing in LA

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Los Angeles police say "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines" actor Nick Stahl has been reported missing by his wife. More>>

I-20 east now open after accident involving GSP trooper

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I-20 eastbound at the Downtown Connector is now open after an accident involving a Georgia State Patrol unit. More>>

Man implants magnet to keep Apple products in place

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Controversy is stirring after a man showed his true love for his Apple products by implanting a magnet on his arm to hold devices in place. More>>

Robert Kennedy Jr.'s estranged wife found dead

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Mary Richardson Kennedy, the second wife of Robert Kennedy Jr., was found dead Wednesday in the home she and her former husband own in New York. She was 52. More>>

Minor rocked again as Braves fall to Marlins, 8-4

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Mike Minor Minor had another tough outing Wednesday night, giving up six runs in the Miami Marlins' 8-4 win. More>>

Manhunt for groom charged in Ill. bride's slaying

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Police and FBI officials were poring over more than 100 tips as they hunted for a man accused of stabbing his new wife to death and leaving her body in her bathtub, still clad in the silver sequined cocktail dress she wore to celebrate their wedding. More>>

No one injured in overnight Cobb County tire shop fire

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Fire crews took a defensive approach in battling an early morning fire at a Cobb County business Thursday. More>>

Hundreds of struggling homeowners arrive at NACA event Video included

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People seeking to lower their mortgages started lining up outside the Georgia World Congress Center hours before an event designed to help was scheduled to start. More>>

Police impostors try to invade Marietta home

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Police are searching for three men wearing masks and police gear who tried to invade a home outside Atlanta. More>>

Directions to Hartsfield-Jackson's new terminal are tricky

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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport's new international terminal opened Wednesday. More>>

Riverdale boy says he was beaten by private school pastor Video included

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A fifth grader at Hope Christian Academy said he was viciously beaten by the head of his school, Pastor Robert Taylor. More>>

Supporters of Marietta landmark host fundraiser to save theater Video included

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The Strand theater opened as a movie theater in 1935 and existed as a movie theater until 1976. A massive renovation and 77 years later, supporters said the Strand is better than ever. More>>

Georgia unemployment rate at lowest in more than three years

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Georgians are continuing to go back to work, according to the latest numbers from the state Department of Labor. More>>

DeKalb County leaders answer tough questions about animal shelter progress Video included

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In a public meeting at the Manuel J. Maloof Center for DeKalb County Government, dozens of community members came to listen and talk about their concerns for the animals of DeKalb County. More>>

Arrest made in DeKalb County drive-in fatal shooting Video included

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DeKalb County police said an arrest has been made in a homicide at a historic outdoor movie theater. More>>

Political watch group questions cost of airport's new international terminal Video included

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The new international terminal is open for business, but a political watch group complains the building cost too much and was built based on political cronyism instead of need. More>>

Consumer Reports investigation warns of dangerous medical devices Video included

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A Consumer Reports investigation warns of dangerous medical devices that were never clinically tested before they were put on the market. More>>

Man injured during attempted home invasion

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A man was grazed by a bullet when two men fired at his door while trying to gain entry into his southeast Atlanta home. More>>

Closing arguments to begin in John Edwards case

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Prosecutors and defense lawyers at the John Edwards trial are set to make closing arguments as the corruption case against the former presidential candidate heads to the jury. More>>

Olympic flame within reach of London Games chiefs

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The chairman of London's Olympics Organizing Committee says he is excited at the prospect of taking possession of the Olympic flame and bringing it to Britain. More>>

East Point mayor wants cuts to police force Video included

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Would your city be safe if fewer police officers could patrol the streets? That's what the mayor of East Point says needs to happen to balance the budget. More>>

Hearing-impaired student to graduate, go to SCAD on scholarship Video included

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A high school student in Henry County will graduate next month and head to the Savannah College of Art and Design, despite living with a disability that nearly kept him from attending public schools as a child. More>>

Man hit by car along Howell Mill Road

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Emergency crews were on the scene of a pedestrian accident at 1921 Howell Mill Road. More>>

Pothole Patrol: Pothole improv Video included

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What happens when the potholes of the day happen to be outside an acting school and improv comedy club? You get one very dramatic Pothole Patrol. More>>

2 Navy ships collide in Pacific; no injuries

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The U.S. Navy says an amphibious assault ship and a replenishment tanker collided in the Pacific Ocean but there were no injuries and no fuel spills. More>>

Camp Best Friend to start in Atlanta

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School is almost out for all Atlanta students and many parents are searching for a great summer program. More>>

DeKalb County man found guilty in murder, home invasion scheme

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On Wednesday a DeKalb County jury found a leader of a home invasion robbery crew guilty of murder and other charges. More>>

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