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Startup Wants Robot Dogs To Take A Bite Out Of Crime — Oct 31, 2026An Atlanta-based startup wants to use robot dogs for security and already has some customers barking with joy.

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Toronto FC faces must-win match in AtlantaSports — Oct 30, 2026Toronto FC must beat Atlanta United on Sunday to keep its slim playoff hopes alive after a 2-1 win over D.C. United; other results could also affect its chances. Atlanta has been eliminated, but Toronto has yet to win a regular-season match at Atlanta’s stadium.

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REFI Reports Q3 Results, Merger Awaits ApprovalFinance — 5dChicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance reported third-quarter 2026 results and disclosed a proposed merger with Chicago Atlantic BDC that requires approval by shareholders of both companies. Chicago Atlantic BDC was expected to report its results on November 12, with analysts forecasting earnings of $0.40 per share and revenue of $15.42 million.

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Fermín Double Leads Barcelona Past Atlético 2-1 — 5dFermin López scored twice as Barcelona came from behind to beat Atlético Madrid 2-1, preserving a three-point lead over Real Madrid atop La Liga. Lamine Yamal assisted the winner, while Atlético’s early lead and first-half chances ultimately went unrewarded.

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Tom Gallagher Atletico wasted too many first half chances after going ahead, and that cost them the points.

NYCFC, Atlanta United Set for Playoff-Stakes MatchSports — Oct 27, 2026New York City FC hosts Atlanta United in a crucial MLS matchup, with both teams’ playoff hopes in danger after poor recent form. Atlanta faces possible elimination, while NYCFC also risks missing the postseason; the teams drew 2-2 in their previous meeting.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Atlanta Forces First-Ever WNBA Finals Game 7 — Oct 26, 2026With the WNBA Finals tied after four games, the Valkyries’ Kiah Stokes has been a defensive force against Angel Reese, while Reese needs to rebound from a poor Game 4 to help Atlanta. Finals MVP contenders include Golden State’s Tiffany Hayes, whose offense has surged, and Atlanta’s Rhyne Howard, whose scoring and defensive impact could shape the series.

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Children Hit by Cars in Chicago, Columbus, AtlantaHealth — Oct 23, 2026Children were struck by vehicles in separate incidents in Chicago, Columbus and Atlanta: a 13-year-old in Chicago was hospitalized in critical condition and the driver was cited, while a Columbus student was initially critical and later reported stable, prompting school counselors to respond. In Atlanta, a child was hospitalized alert and breathing; that crash remains under investigation.

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Falcons Extend Edge Cameron Thomas Through 2029 — 8hThe Atlanta Falcons have signed edge rusher Cameron Thomas to a three-year extension worth up to $33 million, keeping him with the team through 2029. Thomas has become a key contributor after bouncing among several NFL teams, recording two sacks and 25 tackles in his first nine games with Atlanta.

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Rachel Meyers Paying up to 33 million for a guy who bounced around before feels like a smart bet if he keeps producing.

Threats Prompt School Responses in Atlanta, DearbornWorld — 4dAtlanta Public Schools evacuated three elementary schools after receiving threats; students and staff were reported safe. By late morning, Morningside and E. Rivers had been cleared, while officers were still searching Springdale Park.

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Ennis, Kelly plan three-belt fight in Atlanta — 4dJaron “Boots” Ennis and Josh Kelly are set to fight for the WBA, WBO and IBF super-welterweight titles on Feb. 27, 2027, in Atlanta. The winner would be one belt short of an undisputed championship, with WBC champion Sebastian Fundora the next potential opponent.

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Chris Brown brings viral fan onstage in Atlanta — 4dChris Brown brought Gabrielle Cheyenne—the fan who went viral after an awkward onstage moment with Usher—to the stage during the R&B Tour’s Atlanta run, serenading her with “Take You Down.” Cheyenne had said she hoped to meet Brown, not Usher, when she was brought onstage in Nashville in July.

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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

Fans Seek Refunds After Usher-Brown Atlanta Show — 3dFans who attended Usher and Chris Brown’s Atlanta concert are demanding refunds or a replacement show, citing a more-than-two-hour delay, sound problems, shortened sets and no joint performance despite the tour’s co-headlining billing. Reports of a backstage dispute remain unconfirmed, and Brown has dismissed online claims as false.

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Hawks Rally Past Nets 124-121 After 17-Point Deficit — 5dThe Atlanta Hawks rallied from a 17-point deficit to beat the Brooklyn Nets 124-121, extending their winning streak to four and leaving Brooklyn 2-7 after another late-game collapse. Jalen Johnson scored 30 for Atlanta, while Day’Ron Sharpe recorded his first career triple-double and Mikel Brown Jr. sparked a late Nets surge.

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Nicole Hardy Jalen Johnson dropping 30 was the difference. Atlanta's streak feels earned after grinding out that comeback.

Traffic disruptions reported in Fargo, Spokane, AtlantaWeather — 6dFargo’s westbound 17th Avenue South is closed for utility work for up to three weeks, while two northbound lanes of Highway 395 near Spokane’s Freya Street are scheduled to close weekdays through Nov. 13. In Atlanta, all northbound I-75/85 lanes at North Avenue reopened around 11:35 p.m. after a roughly two-hour closure for police activity.

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Usher, Brown Face Backlash After Atlanta Concert Delay — Nov 4, 2026The opening night of Usher and Chris Brown’s five-show Atlanta run drew complaints from fans who said the concert began nearly three hours late, had poor sound and ended early with songs—including planned joint performances—left out. Reports of tension between the singers remain unverified, and neither has addressed the complaints.

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Pick a food for every letter and the AI reveals your futureQuizie — QuizA to (almost) Z, one delicious decision at a time. At the end, the AI reads your feast like tea leaves and tells your fortune.

Four shootings injure victims in Missouri, GeorgiaWorld — Nov 5, 2026Separate shootings in St. Louis, Atlanta and Kansas City left several people injured: a 19-year-old man and a child were critically hurt in two St. Louis incidents, while a child and a man were hospitalized after an Atlanta shooting. In Kansas City, a police officer shot and critically injured a person during a disturbance; investigations are ongoing in all four cases.

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Two Pandas Make Atlanta Public Debut — Nov 5, 2026Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang are making their public debut at Zoo Atlanta after arriving from China under a conservation research agreement, restoring the popular animals to the zoo and drawing excitement from visitors and nearby businesses. Their return also highlights the pandas’ role in U.S.-China relations, which experts describe as both a symbol of friendship and a tool of Chinese diplomacy.

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Hawks beat Young’s Wizards 120-105 — Nov 5, 2026Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 26 points as the Atlanta Hawks beat the Washington Wizards 120-105 in Trae Young’s first game against his former team since his trade to Washington. Anthony Davis scored 26 for the Wizards, who briefly trimmed Atlanta’s lead but could not overcome the Hawks’ second-quarter run.

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Nicole Hardy Davis had 26 but the Wizards still looked a step behind the whole night in Young's return game.

Atlantic City seeks fifth federal Opportunity Zone for Marina DistrictBusiness — Nov 5, 2026Lexington designated five areas as Opportunity Zones to attract investment for housing, businesses and other redevelopment. Atlantic City is poised to gain a fifth federal zone covering the Marina District, adding tax incentives as major residential and commercial projects advance.

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Atlantic City Man Pleads Guilty to Two AssaultsWorld — Nov 5, 2026Atlantic City resident Elijah Green pleaded guilty to assaulting a staff member and, in a separate incident, assaulting the mother of his child and resisting arrest. Prosecutors recommend a three-year prison sentence, which a judge will determine.

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Bengals adjust Madrid routine for Falcons matchup — Nov 3, 2026The 5-2 Cincinnati Bengals will travel to Madrid early and practice there Thursday and Friday, adjusting their schedule to acclimate for Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons while trying to build on three straight wins and start faster. The matchup at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium is Cincinnati’s first regular-season game in Spain; Atlanta enters 3-5.

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Waymo to End Uber Partnership for Austin and Atlanta Rides in 2028Tech — Nov 4, 2026Waymo will end its Uber partnership in Austin and Atlanta in January 2028 and direct riders to book robotaxi trips through Waymo’s own app. The company says it wants a more consistent experience and a closer relationship with customers; Uber says it plans to host Waymo rides in its app for as long as the partnership continues.

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Maya Lindstrom Waymo cutting the Uber link makes sense for better control over rides but riders in those cities will need to switch apps by 2028.

Dana Brown Returns to Braves as Scouting Adviser — Oct 31, 2026Dana Brown is returning to the Atlanta Braves as a senior adviser in amateur scouting, reuniting with president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos after serving as Houston’s general manager until the Astros parted ways with him in August. Brown previously led Atlanta’s scouting efforts from 2019 to 2022, helping shape drafts that produced players including Michael Harris II.

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Pelicans Hand Undefeated Grizzlies First Loss — Nov 1, 2026The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Atlanta Hawks 121-99, earning their second straight win behind Saddiq Bey’s 25 points and Jeremiah Fears’ 20. Atlanta struggled from the field and made just 8 of 46 three-pointers, while its turnovers helped fuel New Orleans’ decisive lead.

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