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The man accused of shooting and killing 23-year-old Shakiya Pridgen, who was pregnant, was the father of her unborn child, according to her family. Devin Anthony, 26, faces charges of malice murder, feticide and aggravated assault with intent to murder. Court records show Anthony previously took a plea deal in a 2021 murder case, was sentenced to 11 months in prison and 19 years on probation, and had his probation revoked earlier this year. Her family says she was due to give birth any day and had just hosted her baby shower on Sunday. Read more about Shakiya and her family's GoFundMe at the link in our bio. #dekalbcounty #domesticviolence #georgia #crime

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"Let's hope we can get a, we can do away with completely this whole concept of political gerrymandering." Minority Caucus Chair Tanya Miller spoke with reporter Abby Kousouris about the special session announcement, and explained why members wore suffragette white and navy blue on the House floor. #gapol #redistricting #georgiapolitics #specialsession

"This is what the people wanted." Deborah Scott, CEO of Georgia STAND-UP, is reacting to Georgia House GOP leaders' announcement that they will not pursue redistricting during the special session. Get updates at the link in our bio. #gapol #redistricting #georgiapolitics #specialsession

Georgia House GOP leaders say they will not take up redistricting during the special session called by Gov. Brian Kemp, delivering the announcement just minutes before the session was set to begin. Lawmakers must still address a looming July 1 deadline to replace the state's QR-code ballot tabulation system before November elections. #gapol #redistricting #georgiapolitics #specialsession

According to the Department of War, in July 2025, at approximately 9pm local time in the northeastern United States, an eyewitness observed an intense bright light in their backyard as they parked their car upon returning home from work. The light was hovering approximately 25 feet off the ground, below a tree line near the center of their backyard, at an estimated distance of 90 feet. The eyewitness exited their vehicle briefly before retrieving their phone to record the event. The spouse of the eyewitness came outside to assess the situation. The spouse also witnessed the light, describing it as a “brilliant red sphere” about one meter in diameter. The center of the red sphere appeared to be a white plasma “sun” about the size of a basketball. The orb slowly rose and moved to the left, and both eyewitnesses observed a second, identical orb, hovering above the other orb. The eyewitness then began recording the event using an iPhone 14 Pro Max, capturing the footage depicted in this vi

Thousands of fans packed State Farm Arena Wednesday for internet superstar Kai Cenat's Streamer University auditions, after chaos and seven arrests forced the event to be rescheduled from its original Summerhill location. 🎮 Cenat, who has more than 20 million Twitch followers, urged attendees to stay safe and follow instructions. "Atlanta, please back off the glass and form a line," he posted. "We want to keep the event open." Atlanta is the last stop for Streamer University auditions after events in New York City and Los Angeles. #kaicenat #atlanta #statefarm #streameruniversity

An emotional Rick Jackson took the stage at his watch party Tuesday night after pulling off one of the biggest upsets in Georgia political history. 🗳️ The healthcare executive defeated Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in the Republican gubernatorial runoff despite Jones having the endorsements of both President Donald Trump and Gov. Brian Kemp. Jackson, who launched his campaign in February with $50 million of his own money, will now face Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms in November. #georgia #georgiarunoff #rickjackson #gapol

Our own Sydney Stallworth is live at Mike Collins' watch party as results pour in. Collins and Derek Dooley are locked in a tight race to determine who will face Democratic incumbent U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff this fall. We'll be keeping you updated through the evening! #georgia #jonossoff #mikecollins #gapol #election2026

Before you connect to that free Wi-Fi at the FIFA Fan Festival or anywhere else this World Cup, watch this. 📶⚠️ Hackers are setting up fake Wi-Fi networks in public spaces that look identical to the real ones — same name, same login screen — but are controlled by someone trying to steal your passwords and personal data. It's called an "evil twin" attack, and it's a growing threat. Use a VPN, avoid public USB charging ports and set up two-factor authentication on your accounts. #worldcup2026 #cybersecurity #wifi #scamalert

Atlanta Stadium witnessed history Monday. 🦈⚽ Cape Verde, a tiny island nation of around half a million people making their World Cup debut, held European champion Spain to a goalless draw in Atlanta's very first World Cup match — and the first 0-0 of the 2026 tournament. Goalkeeper Vozinha was the story of the game, making save after save to frustrate Spain's relentless attack. Spain even brought on teenage sensation Lamine Yamal in the second half, but the Blue Sharks refused to crack. What a moment for Cape Verde and for Atlanta! #worldcup2026 #atlanta #spain #capeverde

Spain and Cape Verde are facing off Monday in the first World Cup match ever played in Atlanta. Spain, the 2010 champions, are expected to run away with Group H. Cape Verde, on the other hand, are looking to join giant killers like Saudi Arabia in 2022, South Korea in 2002 and Iceland at Euro 2016. #worldcup2026 #atlanta #spain #capeverde

Atlanta, this is your moment! ⚽🎉 Thousands of Spain and Cape Verde fans took to the streets of Downtown Atlanta Monday morning ahead of the city's very first World Cup match. The Spain fan march kicked off at 9:30 a.m. from Casa España, while Cape Verde fans marched from Northside Drive at 10 a.m. #worldcup2026 #atlanta #spain #capeverde

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ALL RED! Spain fans march to Atlanta Stadium for World Cup match against Cape Verde #spain #spainvscapeverde #capeverde #worldcup #worldcup2026 #atlantaworldcup2026 #gospain

Sea of blue! Cape Verde fans march toward Atlanta Stadium on Monday morning for the World Cup match against Spain #spain #spainvscapeverde #capeverde #worldcup #worldcup2026 #atlantaworldcup

It's match day! Spain leaves its hotel room on the way to Atlanta Stadium for its World Cup match against Cape Verde #spain #spainvscapeverde #capeverde #worldcup #worldcup2026 #atlantaworldcup

One of Atlanta's most beloved neighborhoods could soon be recognized as a national historic site. 🏛️ The Atlanta Preservation Center is pursuing a listing on the National Register of Historic Places for the Poncey-Highland Historic District, home to iconic spots like the Majestic Diner, the Plaza Theatre and Manuel's Tavern. The neighborhood also played a key role in Atlanta's history, with residents organizing against urban renewal plans in the 1960s and 1970s, which led to the creation of Atlanta's Neighborhood Planning Unit program. #atlanta #poncehighland #historic #preservation

Thinking about renting out your home during the FIFA World Cup? ⚽🏠 Before you list it, experts warn that most homeowners insurance policies exclude short-term rentals, meaning damage or injuries may not be covered once you host guests. Here are some tips on how to navigate renting safely during the World Cup. #worldcup2026 #atlanta #airbnb #homeowners