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A local pilot was in hot water Wednesday night after police said he tried to run down a car with his plane. Full Story »

A Monroe firefighter was hailed a hero Wednesday after pulling man from a burning home. Firefighter Mike Towe said it's all part of the job. Full Story »

Carrollton police have turned to the internet and YouTube to help them solve crimes. Police said they've already solved number of crimes and have had numerous tips come in on other cases. Full Story »

An Atlanta man is producing new body armor for military men and women and he says by design, it's harder, lighter in weight and can protect soldiers better. Full Story »

Five people were facing charges Wednesday night in Walton County for forcing an 84-year-old woman to live in deplorable conditions. Three of the woman's family members were charged with cruelty to the elderly and tampering with evidence. The woman's neighbors were charged with trying to cover up the crime. Full Story »

A retired Marine received big gift Wednesday. The veteran, who made a huge sacrifice, got a brand new home plus a few other surprises.   Full Story »

President Barack Obama carried out the traditional Veterans Day role Wednesday, then made a surprise visit to a part of Arlington National Cemetery reserved for troops killed in Iraq and Afghanistan, walking among the grave sites and talking to mourners. Full Story »

At an age when most soldiers have long retired, Dr. John Burson found himself itching to get back in uniform at 75-years-old. Full Story »

The summer break will soon get shorter for students and staff of Cobb County schools. The school board approved a plan called the balanced calendar Wednesday. Full Story »

In the latest fallout from a series of state budget cuts and the prospect of more government spending reductions, a new commercial is already getting strong reaction. Full Story »

At the American Red Cross' busy Midtown Blood Center Wednesday there was a sign of the times. Full Story »

Atlanta City Council President Lisa Borders threw her support behind former rival Kasim Reed in the campaign for mayor. Full Story »

Some folks are still keeping an eye on the sky watching out for trees that are falling. Full Story »

A tree fell on a SUV in Stone Mountain Wednesday, crushing the vehicle. Full Story »

A former Southwest DeKalb High chorus teacher has pleaded not guilty to charges he allowed male students to perform a lewd dance on female students. Full Story »

The price tag for Georgia Power's share of two new reactors at Plant Vogtle is $1.5 billion less than originally budgeted. Full Story »

Sheriff's deputies say comedian Katt Williams will not be charged with an alleged kidnapping incident involving a 17-year-old boy. Full Story »

Heavy rain overnight caused several metro Atlanta area creeks to flood. Full Story »

Lisa Borders is expected to endorse Atlanta mayoral candidate Kasim Reed at a news conference Wednesday. Full Story »

Power was out for most of the night in several different parts of Atlanta, because high winds and the soaking rains toppled trees. Full Story »

If history is any guide, the runoff for mayor in Atlanta will be an expensive, bare-knuckles brawl that could lay bare racial divisions in the city that served as the cradle of the civil rights movement. Full Story »

Clayton County police say a woman who told police her daughter had been abducted, leading to an Amber Alert, has been charged with making a false report. Full Story »

Runoff candidate Mary Norwood plans to meet with former competitor Lisa Borders Friday morning in hopes of winning her support. Full Story »

A Griffin police dog has been found shot to death, and the officer he worked with is offering a $500 reward in the case. Full Story »

A candidate for Snellville city council has filed paperwork requesting a recount. Niria Baggett lost to incumbent Barbara Bender by seven votes. Full Story »