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Capital of Georgia, United States

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Atlanta is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. With an estimated 2018 population of 498,044, it is also the 37th most-populous city in the United States. The city serves as the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, home to 5.9 million people and the ninth-largest metropolitan area in the nation. Atlanta is the seat of Fulton County, the most populous county in Georgia. A small portion of the city extends eastward into neighboring DeKalb County.

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Shaq putting mark on his Papa John's franchises

Shaquille O’Neal is putting his signature and footprints on his nine new Atlanta-based Papa John's locations. Plus, photos of Shaq over the years.
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Storm Reid 'ashamed to be from' Georgia

Speaking at the MTV Movie and TV Awards, Atlanta-born actress Storm Reid says the new Georgia abortion law makes her "ashamed to be from a place." (June 17)
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Biden reverses course on Hyde amendment

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said on Thursday he no longer supports a ban on the use of federal funds for most abortions, reversing course after sharp criticism from abortion-rights..

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:24Published 2 weeks ago

Mercedes Is Expanding Vehicle Subscription Service To Atlanta

According to Business Insider, Mercedes-Benz is bringing its subscription service to Atlant. The addition of the "Mercedes-Benz Collection" subscription service to the southern city marks the third..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:50Published 2 weeks ago

Mercedes-Benz Expands Subscription Service

ATLANTA — Mercedes-Benz is expanding its vehicle subscription program to Atlanta, a year after launching the pilot program in Nashville and Philadelphia. Mercedes-Benz Collection gives subscribers..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:33Published 2 weeks ago

Delta Air Lines Being Sued After Man Was Attacked By Another Passenger's Emotional Support Dog

A man is suing Delta Air Lines over an incident where another passenger's emotional support dog mauled his face during a flight from Atlanta to San Diego. Marlin Jackson said he was sitting in a window..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:34Published 3 weeks ago

How To Beat The Memorial Day Travel Rush

According to Business Insider, Memorial Day is one of the biggest travel weekends of the year. AAA predicts an estimated 37.6 million Americans will be on the road during Memorial Day weekend. The GPS..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:39Published on May 24, 2019

Billionaire Commencement Speaker To Pay Graduate's Debts

(Reuters) - Billionaire investor Robert Smith surprised graduating students at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, by using his speech at Sunday’s commencement ceremony to pledge to pay off the..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:37Published on May 20, 2019

US billionaire stuns students by pledging to pay off all loans

A billionaire technology investor has stunned graduates at a US college by announcing he will pay off all their student loans estimated at 40 million dollars (£31m). Robert F Smith made the..

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 02:05Published on May 20, 2019

'Extremists' have 'no right' to choose: Gillibrand

After Alabama moved to ban nearly all abortions, Democratic presidential candidate Kirsten Gillibrand on Thursday told supporters in Atlanta that "extremists" have "no right" to influence intimate and..

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:27Published on May 16, 2019

Ric Flair's Hospitalization Was Planned

Ric Flair fans can breathe a sigh of relief, says Comicbook.com. It appears "The Nature Boy's" hospitalization was not as serious as originally thought. TMZ reported on Thursday morning that Flair had..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:48Published on May 16, 2019

Shaq Buys Size 18 Shoes For Teen Who Couldn't Afford Them

Shaquille O'Neal bought 13-year-old Zach Keith 10 pairs of size-18 shoes at Friedman's Shoes in Atlanta, Georgia. WGCL-TV contacted O'Neal after learning that Zach Keith's mother was struggling to keep..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:39Published on May 10, 2019

Police Issue Arrest Warrant For Rapper Offset

(CNN)Police in Georgia have issued an arrest warrant for Migos rapper Offset for an incident where he allegedly knocked a phone off someone's hand. The incident happened last week at a Target in Sandy..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:31Published on May 2, 2019

Philip Morris gets FDA nod for iQOS smoking device

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday said it would allow Philip Morris to sell a heated tobacco product called IQOS in the United States, a major victory for the international tobacco giant..

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:15Published on April 30, 2019

Trump, First Lady Team Up To Address Opioids Epidemic

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are headed to an event in Atlanta where they're teaming up to provide an update on the nation's opioid epidemic. Both are scheduled to speak on..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:45Published on April 24, 2019

McCann homers twice, Braves with 5th straight

Brian McCann hit one of four Atlanta homers in the second inning and took Pirates starter Chris Archer deep again with a tiebreaking, three-run shot in the sixth to help the Braves beat the Pittsburgh..
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