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Country rocker and fiddler Charlie Daniels dies at age 83

Charlie Daniels, who went from being an in-demand session musician to a staple of Southern rock with his hit “Devil Went Down ...

Virus: Dragon Con cancels in-person Atlanta event for 2020

Organizers of a popular sci-fi, fantasy and gaming convention in Atlanta have announced that the in-person event — Dragon Con ...

Georgia Gov. authorizes Guard troops after 8-year-old killed

Georgia's governor on Monday declared a state of emergency and authorized the activation of up to 1,000 National Guard troops ...

Braves 'ultimate pro' OF Nick Markakis opts out of season

Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis opted out of the 2020 season on Monday due to increased concerns about the ...

'Killed a baby:' 8-year-old girl killed in Atlanta shooting

An 8-year-old girl was shot and killed on the Fourth of July after at least two people in a crowd of armed people opened fire ...

Democrats, Biden look to accelerate Southern political shift

From Mississippi retiring its state flag to local governments removing Confederate statues from public spaces, a bipartisan ...

Braves' Felix Hernandez opts out of season due to pandemic

Former Cy Young winner Félix Hernández has opted out of the 2020 season, at least temporarily ending his bid to revive his ...

As monuments fall, Confederate carving has size on its side

Some statues of figures from America's slave-owning past have been yanked down by protesters, others dismantled by order of ...

Braves star Freeman, 3 others test positive for virus

Atlanta Braves four-time All-Star Freddie Freeman, premier reliever Will Smith and two teammates have tested positive for the ...

Atlanta Braves give no indication of considering name change

With teams in two sports taking a second look at names deemed offensive to Native Americans, the Atlanta Braves on Saturday ...

More fireworks in Americans' hands for July 4 raises risks

For many Americans, the Fourth of July will be more intimate this year. It also could be riskier. Saturday will be unlike any ...

Can Trump's anti-mail-voting crusade hurt him in key states?

President Donald Trump's campaign and allies have blocked efforts to expand mail-in voting, forcing an awkward confrontation ...

Ex-Atlanta officer who killed Rayshard Brooks granted bond

The former Atlanta police officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks can be free on bond while his case is pending, a judge ...

T.I. to teach 'Business of Trap Music' at Clark Atlanta

Atlanta rapper T.I. will soon be adding educator to his resume. T.I will join hip-hop scholar Dr. Melva K. Williams at Clark ...

The Latest: South Korea cases climb, restrictions considered

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea has reported 42 new infections of COVID-19 as infections steadily climb in the greater ...

Breland wants to change perceptions about country music

Atlanta-based country rapper Breland wanted to send a message about stereotypes in country music when he put out his music ...

Virus testing, tracking still plagued by reporting delays

As part of the plan to restart its season next month, the NBA is preparing to test hundreds of players, coaches and others ...

3 men indicted on murder charges in killing of Ahmaud Arbery

Three white men have been indicted on murder charges in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man fatally shot while running ...

Atlanta reality TV star charged with misusing relief funds

A reality television star who appeared on the show “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” was indicted Wednesday for allegedly using ...

Spate of shootings raises fears of a violent summer

A spate of shootings over the past several days has law enforcement on edge, with some warning that a turbulent brew of a ...