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A deputy from the Barrow County Sheriff's Office rescued at least eight chickens from a burning coop and nearby shed during a residential fire, officials said (praising his quick response).

Atlanta's oldest 5K charity run (in its 44th year) returned yesterday at Lenox Square in Buckhead, drawing 3,000 runners and walkers to raise breast cancer awareness.

Breast cancer survivor Ashley Howard highlighted the event's importance.

A metro Atlanta deputy responding to a house fire in Barrow County rushed into a burning coop and rescued 8 to 10 chickens, earning praise from the sheriff's office * which highlighted his quick and compassionate action.

Sen. Ossoff and gubernatorial candidate Bottoms will headline an upcoming Cobb County rally to boost early voting after Georgia reached 500,000 ballots.

The event will support efforts to increase voter participation ahead of the election.

At a No Kings rally held Saturday in Virginia-Highland, organizer David Cameron urged residents to vote early for the Nov.

3 midterms at the corner of Virginia and Highland Aves while attendees carried signs and flags & honked horns to show unity.

Demonstrators gathered on Saturday, Oct.

17 at Cascade Family Skating in Atlanta as part of the nationwide (No Kings) rallies to boost early voting ahead of the Nov. 3 election. The event aimed to spur civic engagement ahead of the midterm cycle.

A dead raccoon tested positive for rabies in the Meadow Rock area on Friday, prompting county officials to advise residents to update pet vaccinations and eliminate outdoor feeding stations — measures aimed at reducing wildlife interactions.

Atlanta-based mindset expert Michelle Bryant Johnson shared practical advice on recognizing mental health warning signs and supporting loved ones in crisis, while her SPARK program offers steps to navigate grief after loss amid rising suicide concerns.

Georgia Tech lost 34-24 to Virginia Tech on Saturday after trying to rally from a 24-3 halftime deficit.

The Hokies built an early lead and held on while the Yellow Jackets will host Boston College on Saturday.

Kirby Smart led the Dawgs to their first win in Tuscaloosa on Saturday, Oct.

17, and he urged the team to stay focused ahead of their next matchup with Auburn (a historic rivalry game).

The Atlanta Dream lost Game 1 of the WNBA Finals to the Golden State Valkyries in San Francisco on Saturday, Oct.

17. Fans remain hopeful that the team will bounce back in the series.