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I-85 Update: Northbound lanes now open Video included

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The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) opened all lanes on I-85 northbound at Piedmont Road, Friday evening.

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One dead in fatal Alpharetta house fire

Source: Alpharetta Department of Public Safety Source: Alpharetta Department of Public Safety
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One person is confirmed dead following a fire at a home in Alpharetta early Saturday morning. 

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Four students accused of sexually assaulting another student on bus Video included

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Four Douglas County students are accused of sexually assaulting another student on an elementary school bus. 

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Gwinnett County transit back to regular routes

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Gwinnett County Transit will end trips from Gwinnett Park & Ride lots directly to the Chamblee and Doraville MARTA stations.

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Former APD officer indicted by Fulton County Grand Jury

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Tommy Leon Williams, 26, was indicted on charges of violation of oath of public officer, hindering apprehension of a criminal, and obstruction of law enforcement officer. 

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No disciplinary action taken against Statham officer

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Next to the tracks in the town of Statham, there are many people here who feel they have been railroaded by city leaders after they say they were falsely arrested for DUI.

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APD officer injured after suspect flees custody

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CBS46 has learned that an Atlanta Police officer was injured Friday evening. 

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Secretary of State: 3,736 new voters registered in Georgia’s 6th District Video included

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CBS46 has learned more than three thousand people are now registered to vote in Georgia’s 6th Congressional District after a federal judge ordered the state to extend the registration deadline. 

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Man arrested for invasion of privacy

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Hall County officials arrested a man they said place a video camera in the HVAC ductwork of a rental apartment. 

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Man wanted for severely beating blind woman

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Police are searching for a Paulding County man accused of severely beating a blind woman. 

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All Inclusive Sports Team

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The Alternative Baseball Organization provides structured practices and exhibition games (with real and experienced umpires) for teens and adults with autism and special needs with the goal of providing encouragement, acceptance, and the confidence needed for our players to fulfill their dreams. 

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Woodstock Middle, High schools locked down after student stabbed by other student

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A student at Woodstock HS was stabbed by another student Friday afternoon, sparking a Code Red.

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Small businessman missing in Atlanta

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Samuel Johnson, 67, was last known to be at his residence in the 400 block of Pomona Circle in southwest Atlanta. 

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DeKalb Sheriff seeks to fight investigation order from Governor

Sheriff Jeffrey Mann. (SOURCE: Twitter) Sheriff Jeffrey Mann. (SOURCE: Twitter)
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The DeKalb County Sheriff's office said they'll hold a press conference at 2 p.m. regarding the charges against the county's top cop, Jeffrey Mann. 

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New trial date set for woman accused in murder of ex-fiancé in 2013

Victoria Rickman, accused of murder. (SOURCE: Change.org Petition.) Victoria Rickman, accused of murder. (SOURCE: Change.org Petition.)
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For more than 3 years, Victoria Rickman has been sitting in the Dekalb County jail, charged with the murder of her ex-fiance William Carter, Jr. 

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House Speaker Paul Ryan to join 6th District candidate Karen Handel for rally

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Speaker of the House of Representatives Paul Ryan will be in metro Atlanta on Monday to join 6th District congressional candidate Karen Handel for a campaign rally.

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