MLK Jr.'s son hopes to carry on legacy for children

People arrive at the National Mall to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s 'I have a Dream' speech on the National Mall on August 24, 2013 in Washington, DC. A commemorative march and a rally...

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McNair hero honored at home church

DECATUR, Ga. -- It's been quite a week for school bookkeeper Antoinette Tuff.  First she went through the stress of meeting a man armed with an AK-47 who walked into her elementary school.  She talked him down until he surrendered without hurting...

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Multiple guns stolen after truck drives into pawn shop

WINDER, Ga. -- Winder Police are investigating a burglary after a truck drove into a building, allowing suspects to steal up to $16,000 worth of firearms.  The burglary occurred at Southeast Pawn, located at 138 West Athens Street at around 3:15...

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Farmer's Almanac predicts Super Bowl snowstorm

(USA Today) -- Fans of NFL schadenfreude, which is probably most of us at this point, will enjoy the forecast coming out of the 197-year-old Farmer's Almanac. The book is calling for a big snow storm with bitter-cold temperatures hitting the northeast...

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Kasim Reed kicks off reelection campaign

Paul Crawley/11Alive News ATLANTA -- Popular Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed kicked off his 2012 reelection campaign with a rally on the front steps of City Hall. The 44-year-old mayor said he held Monday's event mainly to reassure everyone...

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Day goes to the dogs: National Dog Day

There are 78.2 million pet dogs in the United States. Forty-six percent of households own at least one dog. And in 2012, pet owners spent $53 billion on food, veterinary care, and kennels. Americans love their dogs. August 26th is going to the dogs....

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1 killed in wreck on I-75 NB in Clayton Co.

A man was killed in an accident which has blocked two lanes of northbound Interstate 75 at Jonesboro Road (Exit 233) in Clayton County. MORROW, Ga. (WXIA) -- A man was killed in an accident which blocked two lanes of northbound Interstate...

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Andrea Sneiderman jury continues deliberating - LIVE Jury Watch

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. -- After deliberating from 8:30 a.m. to about 4:30 p.m. Friday, the jury in the Andrea Sneiderman went home for the weekend. They continued deliberations Monday at 8:30 a.m. MORE | The closing arguments in the Sneiderman Case PHOTO...

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High school football player dies from injuries during scrimmage

ATLANTA -- A Creekside High School football player has died from injuries sustained during a scrimmage at Banneker High School Friday night.  De'Antre Turman, 16, was taken to Grady hospital after being injured during the game, and was pronounced...

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Smashburger wants to be 'Starbucks of burgers'

(USA Today) -- When your name is Smashburger, you'd better have a pretty nifty game plan to compete with McDonald's. This is one of the toughest challenges that many small, young companies face: How to compete with the goliaths? It involves much more...

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I-285 reopened on west side after shutdown

ATLANTA -- All lanes of Interstate 285 have been reopened on Atlanta's west side. The highway had been shut down for more than 45 minutes due to a suspicious package. Heavy traffic continues to plague motorists, with northbound delays stretching...

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Jury selection begins in Brunswick baby shooting trial

Antonio Santiago (First Coast News) MARIETTA, Ga. -- Jury selection begins Monday for the trial of a coastal Georgia teenager accused of gunning down a baby in his stroller. Public outrage in Brunswick forced 18-year-old De'Marquise Elkins'...

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The many mug shots of Gucci Mane

!-- --> Rapper Gucci Mane was arrested and charged with aggravated assault on Mar. 26. It's the latest in a string of arrests in Atlanta stretching back to 2005. ...

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Frank Ski lands at WHUR in Washington DC

Frank Ski (Atlanta Business Chronicle) ATLANTA -- Popular former Atlanta morning radio host Frank Ski is headed to Washington, D.C. for his next gig. On Sept. 9 at 3 p.m., Ski will take over Howard University's WHUR afternoon drive...

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Martha Stewart gives West Midtown seal of approval

Jeremy Campbell with Martha Stewart in the West Midtown neighborhood ATLANTA -- There's a neighborhood in Atlanta that's transformed from a place you want to be sure you lock your car doors to a dinner destination with a valet. Lots of...

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Prosecution expected to rest in Victor Hill trial

JONESBORO, Ga. -- Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill was obsessed with publishing his autobiography as a tough crime fighter, but it turned into a bitter tell all book when he lost re-election in 2008, according to a former aide. MORE | Complete coverage...

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Family remembers fallen DeKalb Police Officer

DeKalb Police Officer Ivorie Klusmann was killed early Saturday morning when his car ran off the road and slammed into a tree. STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. -- The man charged in connection with a Dekalb County Police Officer's death is scheduled to...

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Sinkhole causes resort villa to partially collapse

CLERMONT, Fla. -- A sinkhole has caused a villa at a central Florida resort to partially collapse while another section of it is sinking. GALLERY | Sinkhole causes resort villa to collapse  Lake County Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Tony Cuellar...

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Survey: Americans prefer keeping debt to gaining weight

(Graphic courtesy USA TODAY) (ATLANTA BUSINESS CHRONICLE) -- Which would you prefer to be fat - your body or your debt? Personal finance company Credit Karma and Harris Interactive did a survey recently and asked Americans if...

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One Tank Trip: Explore "Band of Brothers" in Toccoa

TOCCOA, Ga. -- If you head to the top of Currahee Mountain just outside of Toccoa, you're following the footsteps of the Greatest Generation. "This was the back-breaker. If they couldn't run this in 50 minutes or under 50 minutes, they wouldn't make...

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Gina DeJesus makes first public appearance

CLEVELAND -- Gina DeJesus was one of the many participants in the Puerto Rican Parade, part of the city's annual Latino Fest. The Parade kicked off at E. 13th Street and Superior Avenue around 1:30 p.m. Sunday, ending at the Muni Lot. DeJesus waved...

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Andrea Sneiderman trial testimony underway - WATCH LIVE

DECATUR, Ga. -- Opening statements are complete and witness testimony is beginning in the trial of Andrea Sneiderman. The prosecution presented its opening statements Monday morning saying "other than the shooter, there was one other person who knew...

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Researches find ways for parents to talk to kids about weight, food

Elementary student eats lunch in school lunchroom (Photo by Tim Boyle/Getty Images) ATLANTA -- How do you talk to kids about weight? It can be difficult, especially if they are overweight.  Findings in a new study can help. ...

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Timeline of Victor Hill case

Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill JONESBORO, Ga. -- Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill is on trial for corruption charges. Jury selection began Monday. August 5 | Jury selection begins in Victor Hill trial Hill is accused of using...

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Jury selection begins in Victor Hill trial

JONESBORO, Ga. -- Jury selection got underway Monday morning as Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill goes on trial for corruption charges. RELATED | 350 potential jurors to be summoned for Hill trial Hill is accused of using his office for personal gain...

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Braves win 10th straight, edge Phillies

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Chris Johnson collected two RBI and Alex Wood spun six strong innings of one-run ball, as the Atlanta Braves notched their 10th straight victory with a 4-1 decision over the Philadelphia Phillies Sunday at Citizens...

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