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Ground stop issued at busy Atlanta airport following fire incident with 'strong gas fumes,' FAA confirms

A ground stop was issued Friday afternoon at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport due to a fire alarm incident involving “strong gas fumes,” the FAA confirmed. Planes were grounded around 5 p.m. ET. The FAA said the ground stop went into effect after an alarm was triggered by a “strong” odor …

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'Tragedy averted' at Atlanta Airport as police arrest man with AR-15 allegedly threatening to 'shoot it up'

A Georgia man was arrested Monday morning at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after allegedly threatening to open fire at one of the nation’s busiest travel hubs. Atlanta police said 49-year-old Billy Joe Cagle faces charges including terroristic threats, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, criminal attempt …

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Carjacking victim arrested after allegedly shooting boy breaking into his car during Atlanta confrontation

An Atlanta carjacking victim was arrested after allegedly shooting a boy who was breaking into his car. Officials told affiliate FOX 5 Atlanta police responded just before 3 a.m. to a person shot in Fairburn Mays, approximately 20 miles south of the city center. When Atlanta Police Department officers arrived, …

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Nationwide unrest looms as ‘No Kings’ demonstrators begin to gather in major US cities

Millions of people are expected to gather across thousands of locations in the United States on Saturday for a nationwide “No Kings” protest challenging President Donald Trump and his GOP priorities. Saturday’s demonstrations across the nation mark the second “No Kings” protest since Trump took office. Some Democratic members and …

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Atlanta’s city-run grocery sees early success, sparking debate over government’s role

Whether Atlanta’s city-run grocery store becomes a blueprint or a cautionary tale remains to be seen. But as cities nationwide grapple with rising food prices and shrinking access to affordable groceries, the project is testing how far local governments can go to fill the gap. Azalea Fresh Market opened on …

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