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A judge granted 19-year-old Ximena Arias-Cristobal, 19, a $1,500 bond Wednesday afternoon.

College student detained by ICE to be released on bond after being wrongfully pulled over 3a563n

Updated: May 21, 2025 at 4:07 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff and Dorothy Sedovic
Ximena Arias-Cristobal, 19, was granted a $1,500 bond Wednesday afternoon.

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The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is planning on purchasing 30 new patrol cars in the coming...

3 men killed, others hurt in Macon bar shooting 596m5l

Updated: May 18, 2025 at 3:53 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
Three people were killed and others were injured in an overnight shooting at a bar in Macon, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.

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WANTED: Jarmmal Cox

Man accused of taking infant hostage wanted by authorities 4y1c3z

Updated: May 17, 2025 at 3:39 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
Authorities say they tried to negotiate before entering the home where the child was found unharmed. Cox, however, had ran away, according to Hogansville police.

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Northside Drive Waffle House shootout

Marietta Waffle House workers to strike for safer working conditions 252p4m

Updated: May 17, 2025 at 10:59 AM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
According to a press release, the strike was spurred by a delayed police response to an intruder entering the store.

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GreenWise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach, and Pea Baby Food has been recalled for potential lead...

Publix recalls baby food pouches due to potential lead contamination 53559

Updated: May 15, 2025 at 7:27 AM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
The recall comes after the U.S. Food and Drug istration was made aware of the potential contamination following routine sampling of select GreenWise Baby Food pouches.

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Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. slides into third base on a triple against the Washington...

Why Ronald Acuña’s return is perfect timing for the Braves 2k1q64

Updated: May 15, 2025 at 5:03 AM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. is continuing his long path back to major league play, and you’ll be able to watch it live on Thursday on Peachtree Sports Network.

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Ronald Acuña Jr. de los Bravos de Atlanta celebra tras anotar la carrera de la victoria ante...

Braves OF Ronald Acuna Jr. set to begin rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers 4n5p10

Updated: May 14, 2025 at 6:58 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
Ronald Acuña Jr. is preparing for his rehab assignment with the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers starting Thursday.

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Fans make their way into Truist Park for the baseball game between the Atlanta Braves and the...

Braves welcome 20 millionth fan to Truist Park 1p1730

Updated: May 14, 2025 at 3:59 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
Three million people have attended Braves games each of the last three seasons.

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According to the school district, five students were taken to the hospital to be treated for...

North Georgia school bus crashes into tree, injuring students on board, district says 2g1c3g

Updated: May 13, 2025 at 11:57 AM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
Several children were taken to the hospital after a Jackson County school bus crashed into a tree Monday afternoon.

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Ximena Arias

College student may not be released from ICE custody despite police dropping traffic violation charges 344c4v

Updated: May 12, 2025 at 6:40 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff and Akim Powell
All charges have now been dropped against a 19-year-old woman who was detained by ICE during a traffic stop in Georgia.

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Gov. Brian Kemp, R - Georgia, signs SB68 and SB69 into law Monday, April 21, 2025. The new...

Gov. Kemp signs legislation to strengthen Georgia’s workforce 122l

Updated: May 12, 2025 at 3:25 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
A week after declining a run for U.S. Senate, Gov. Brian Kemp is back under the gold dome to sign legislation his office says will bring top talent to the state.

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FAA: Ground stops lifted for East Coast flights heading to Hartsfield-Jackson airport 6q113

Updated: May 11, 2025 at 11:51 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
Flights that were expected to come into Atlanta from the East Coast have either been canceled or delayed due to ground stops being called.

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Woman attends grandmother’s funeral, discovers stranger in casket, lawsuit says 425b3w

Updated: May 6, 2025 at 7:47 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff and Akim Powell
A woman in Georgia filed a lawsuit against a funeral home after she says someone else was in her grandmother’s casket at her funeral.

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Fans watch the radar displayed before a rain-delayed baseball game between the Atlanta Braves...

Braves-Dodgers game plays into Sunday morning following three-hour rain delay 3r4rm

Updated: May 4, 2025 at 5:30 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
Saturday night’s scheduled game between the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers began on Saturday and ended on Sunday.

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Quila, Kamiya, Kalaya and Rakiya Lee celebrate their graduations.

‘I am so proud’: Mother, 3 daughters graduating together from university on same day 6y146r

Updated: May 3, 2025 at 5:46 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff and Akim Powell
A mother, along with her three daughters, will cross the stage on the same day this year in Georgia.

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Quila, Kamiya, Kalaya and Rakiya Lee celebrate their graduations.

Mother, 3 daughters to graduate from Georgia State University on the same day 151u4u

Updated: May 3, 2025 at 12:27 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
Quila Lee, 53, and her three daughters — 31-year-old Rakiya Lee and 22-year-old twins Kalaya Lee and Kamiya Lee — are each earning their own degrees on May 7.

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Lake Oconee

Body of missing swimmer found in Lake Oconee, deputies say 435l4

Updated: May 3, 2025 at 11:08 AM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
A day after he went missing, the body of a swimmer was recovered in Lake Oconee on Friday, Greene County deputies said.

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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) reacts after cathing a ball hit by Atlanta...

UPDATES: Braves bats struggle vs. Dodgers, fall 2-1 6i6a2n

Updated: May 2, 2025 at 11:04 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
The Los Angeles Dodgers look to keep a five-game win streak alive when they play the Atlanta Braves.

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‘This takes a lot of guts’ 133 international students sue the U.S. government in Atlanta court.

Atlanta federal judge extends temporary protection of student visas e2p3u

Updated: May 2, 2025 at 6:03 PM EDT
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By Sarah Hammond and Atlanta News First staff
A federal judge has issued temporary protection of student visas, extending it after that protection was originally set to expire Friday night.

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Atlanta Braves' Grant Holmes delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game...

Braves look to stay hot, open three-game series against Dodgers 6c5l4m

Updated: May 2, 2025 at 4:07 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
The Atlanta Braves host the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, marking the third of 15 regular season games broadcast live on Gray Media in 2025.

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Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) in the eighth inning of a baseball game...

Braves-Dodgers injury report: Atlanta’s stars near return, L.A.’s pitching staff depleted 319k

Updated: May 2, 2025 at 5:47 AM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
The Atlanta Braves open a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, marking the third of 15 regular season games broadcast on Gray Media in 2025.

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The Braves have five series at Truist Park in May, and special promotions are being offered...

Braves ‘May in the A’: Here are the best deals on tickets, hot dogs, beer and more 24332

Updated: May 1, 2025 at 11:37 AM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
The Braves have five series at Truist Park in May, and special promotions are being offered during four of them.

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FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2021, file photo, Atlanta Braves fans do the tomahawk chop during the...

Braves reveal All-Star Week fan festival at Cobb Galleria Centre 1j1c2e

Updated: Apr. 30, 2025 at 5:05 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
All-Star Village will take place throughout the Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta’s signature event center.

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It was learned that Ulbrich’s son, Jax, was involved in the prank after a video went viral...

WATCH: Falcons defensive coordinator apologizes, accepts league’s fine over son’s NFL draft prank call 5a1k4o

Updated: Apr. 30, 2025 at 3:50 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
According to reports from the league, the team was fined $250,000 and the DC, Jeff Ulbrich, was fined $100,000 for leaking Sanders’ phone number.

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Shedeur Sanders looks on at his jersey retirement ceremony during Colorado's NCAA college...

NFL fines Atlanta Falcons, defensive coordinator over son’s prank call to Shedeur Sanders 3z255k

Updated: Apr. 30, 2025 at 12:37 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff and Dorothy Sedovic
The team was fined $250,000 and Ulbrich was fined $100,000 for leaking Sanders’ phone number.

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A public water fountain is seen Friday, March 28, 2025, in Grosse Pointe Park, Mich.

Mother upset after ‘white only’ and ‘colored only’ signs placed above school water fountains for history lesson 4w1q4t

Updated: Apr. 24, 2025 at 2:11 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff and Amanda Alvarado
A mother is raising concerns over an unapproved history lesson at school where "whites only" and "colored only" signs were placed above school water fountains.

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Prominent Republicans and Democrats are eyeing the seat at the governor’s mansion. Brian Kemp,...

Here’s who is running — or not — in the 2026 Georgia governor’s race p2k36

Updated: Apr. 22, 2025 at 5:40 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
Prominent Republicans and Democrats are eyeing the seat.

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Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider throws to the Texas Rangers in the first...

Days after his return, Braves RHP Spencer Strider goes back on the 15-day IL 5f5n6t

Updated: Apr. 21, 2025 at 6:03 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff and The Associated Press
He was placed on the 15-day injured list with a strained right hamstring.

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A Delta flight from Orlando to Atlanta caught fire on Monday.

Delta plane catches fire in Orlando, forcing engers to evacuate 4k2r4k

Updated: Apr. 21, 2025 at 1:11 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff and Debra Worley
A Delta Airlines plane burst into flames on the tarmac in Orlando Monday morning. Video shows smoke and flames billowing from the side of the aircraft.

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79th annual Stone Mountain Easter sunrise service

Thousands gather to worship, celebrate Easter atop Stone Mountain 53232u

Updated: Apr. 20, 2025 at 5:49 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff and Blake DeVine
According to park officials, this year’s service was “one of the largest Easter Sunrise gatherings in recent years.”

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Officers shot in Fulton County

2 Georgia officers shot, suspect killed during gunfire exchange 4n451k

Updated: Apr. 18, 2025 at 1:49 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
Two officers were shot and a suspect was killed during an exchange of gunfire at a motel in Fulton County on Friday.

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A South Fulton and Fulton County police officer were shot Friday and a suspect was killed.

2 Georgia officers shot, suspect killed during gunfire exchange 4n451k

Updated: Apr. 18, 2025 at 1:39 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff and Debra Worley
Two officers were shot in Fulton County, Georgia Friday and a suspect was killed during an exchange of gunfire at a Budgetel Inn and Suites.

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A toddler has died after being shot in southeast Atlanta, according to police.

‘It’s unsettling...‘: 2-year-old dead after being shot in Atlanta apartment, police say bm22

Updated: Apr. 15, 2025 at 10:03 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff and Gray News staff
A toddler has died after being shot in southeast Atlanta, according to police.

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2-year-old dead after being shot in southeast Atlanta apartment, police say 3d23u

Updated: Apr. 13, 2025 at 4:25 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
Police say their investigation showed that the incident happened inside an apartment at 100 Bell St. SE.

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Malachi - Missing teen from DeKalb County

Police need help finding missing DeKalb County teen 1af41

Updated: Apr. 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
Police say 13-year-old Malachi has been missing since Saturday, April 5.

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Emory University

4 people studying at Emory University have visas revoked, school says 6r4fu

Updated: Apr. 12, 2025 at 9:45 AM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
Four people at Emory University have had their student visas revoked, the school announced on Thursday.

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Atlanta Braves closer Octavio Dotel delivers to the Houston Astros during the ninth inning of...

Former Braves player among dozens killed in roof collapse at Dominican Republic nightclub 5c1ai

Updated: Apr. 8, 2025 at 7:32 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff and The Associated Press
Reports in the Dominican Republic say Octavio Dotel was pulled from the rubble, but later died.

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Maya Getahun’s family filed the lawsuit against Piedmont Eastside Medical Center in Snellville.

2-year-old girl dies after being bitten by fire ants, lawsuit says 5r6i4d

Updated: Apr. 8, 2025 at 1:31 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff and Akim Powell
A family in Georgia is suing a hospital after their 2-year-old daughter died after being bitten by ants.

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Dead horse in downtown Atlanta

Dead horse left on sidewalk in downtown Atlanta, authorities say 284o2h

Updated: Apr. 7, 2025 at 9:04 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff, Alani Letang and Andrew McMunn
Officials in Georgia are investigating after a dead horse was left on the sidewalk in downtown Atlanta over Saturday night.

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The Atlanta Braves play at Truist Park in Cobb County.

Braves, Stripers games postponed Sunday due to severe weather 67t6o

Updated: Apr. 6, 2025 at 7:02 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
The Atlanta Braves and Gwinnett Stripers games are postponed Sunday.

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Deputies say daycare worker Samantha Hertzog was charged with first-degree cruelty to children...

Daycare worker accused of body-slamming 3-year-old child into cot e5k4j

Updated: Apr. 6, 2025 at 1:49 AM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff and Gray News staff
Deputies say the suspect was charged with first-degree cruelty to children.

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ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 05: against the Miami Marlins at Truist Park on April 5, 2025 in Atlanta,...

Atlanta Braves hold grand opening for new family space at Truist Park 3t5362

Updated: Apr. 5, 2025 at 11:17 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
The Atlanta Braves on Saturday hosted a grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Park at Truist Park.

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“Hands Off!” protest in Atlanta

Metro Atlanta s national ‘Hands Off!’ protest against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk 23o3i

Updated: Apr. 5, 2025 at 10:30 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
On Saturday, hundreds of people can be seen walking from Piedmont Park in Midtown to the downtown Georgia State Capitol.

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“Hands Off!” protest in Atlanta

Metro Atlanta s national ‘Hands Off!’ protest against Donald Trump, Elon Musk 683n1p

Updated: Apr. 5, 2025 at 3:31 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
On Saturday, hundreds of people can be seen walking from Piedmont Park in Midtown to the downtown Georgia State Capitol.

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Lines at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport ahead of a winter storm.

Spring break blitz: Hartsfield-Jackson airport sets new record for travelers screened o483p

Updated: Apr. 5, 2025 at 1:53 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
Earlier in the week, TSA officials predicted record-breaking travel numbers on Friday at Atlanta’s airport — and they were right.

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The "Snit Bear" sits in the Atlanta Braves dugout before a baseball game against the New York...

Snitbear lives! Braves’ good luck charm returns after West Coast absence 5n3v25

Updated: Apr. 4, 2025 at 10:07 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff and The Associated Press
Maybe the bear really is a good luck charm!

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Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) warms up before a home-opening baseball...

Atlanta’s bats come alive in shellacking of Marlins 5e333s

Updated: Apr. 4, 2025 at 8:36 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
The Atlanta Braves scored three runs in the third inning of Friday’s home opener against the Miami Marlins to take an early lead off starting pitcher Max Meyer.

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Perry Greene is the ex-husband of Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a far-right Republican...

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s ex-husband publicly apologizes for verbally harassing Muslim women 353h7

Updated: Apr. 4, 2025 at 4:43 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
He was caught on camera verbally harassing a group of Muslim women at an Alpharetta shopping center and apologized during a news conference on Friday.

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Atlanta Braves' Ozzie Albies, right, and Eli White celebrate after they scored on a double...

Braves lineup released as team looks for first win of season in home opener vs. Marlins 2u604e

Updated: Apr. 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
The Atlanta Braves host the Miami Marlins at Truist Park on Friday, marking the second of 15 regular season games broadcast live on Gray Media this season.

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Michael and Esther Harris don new Braves caps as part of the Collab Collection series.

New Atlanta Braves merchandise line to feature collaborations with sports stars 5p2h28

Updated: Apr. 4, 2025 at 12:45 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
Braves fans will soon be able to don new caps in of their favorite baseball team!

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Tuesday was a good night for South Carolina Republicans, as the last several election nights...
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White...
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