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People react Friday after a jury found Travis Reinking guilty of first-degree murder in the deaths of four people at a Waffle House in 2018.

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Waffle House shooter found guilty on 4 counts of murder

Evidence presented during the trial showed Travis Reinking had schizophrenia and had suffered delusions for years but prosecutors showed that he was calm and cooperative after his arrest.

February 04, 2022
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  • The Associated Press
Signage is posted on the inside windown of a Waffle House restaurant, near Kennesaw State, Wednesday, March 25, 2020, in Kennesaw, Georgia. The Norcross-based chain is ready to reopen this week.

Georgia Coronavirus Updates: Waffle House Readies To Reopen; CDC Adds 6 Symptoms

Georgia continues to move forward with Gov. Brian Kemp's plan to "revive" the economy. That means businesses including barber shops, nail salons and...

April 26, 2020
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  • Ellen Eldridge
Waffle House is closing more than 300 locations because of the coronavirus outbreak. More than 1,600 locations will remain open.

Georgia-Based Waffle House Closes More Than 300 Locations

Waffle House, one of Georgia's most iconic restaurants, is temporarily shuttering more than 300 locations in multiple states. It's a sign of how bad the...

March 25, 2020
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  • Ellen Eldridge and
  • Taylor Gantt
Karen Head pictured with her latest collection of poems, "Lost on Purpose."

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Southern Reading List: Karen Head

Karen Head is executive director of the communication center at Georgia Institute of Technology. She's also the Waffle House Poet Laureate . The...

November 18, 2019
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  • La'Raven Taylor

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OST Full Show: Esports, Dorothy Butler Gilliam, The Bitter Southerner, Waffle House Poet Laureate

Dr. Vonda Wright spreads the word on the potential for injury in esports. Learn the similarities between traditional and digital sports, and how Dr....

November 18, 2019
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  • Virginia Prescott ,
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Chikesia Clemons (left) and Anthony Wall before a march for justice Friday June 15, 2018, in Norcross. They are part of a group protesting Waffle House after its employees called police on them in two different instances.

Civil Rights Activists Demand Justice For Black Patrons Arrested At Waffle House

A group of activists and organized civil rights leaders gathered Friday at Waffle House headquarters in Norcross to protest what they call the wrongful...

June 15, 2018
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  • Ellen Eldridge and
  • Spencer McGuire

88.5 GPB-Atlanta Midday News For Monday April 30, 2108

Early Voting For May 22nd Primary Begins Today Laurens County Approves Arming School District Employees Protest At Waffle House Headquarters In Norcross

April 30, 2018
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  • Drew Dawson
On Second Thought intern Emily Bunker with her boyfriend, Will Twait, during their date at Waffle House.

A Romantic Evening At Waffle House

When you find a special someone, it’s important to show how much you care for them. Some do it with flowers, some use candy, and still others prefer a...

February 21, 2018
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  • Emily Bunker
In this file photo taken July 26, 2005, Waffle House founders Joe Rogers Sr., left, and Thomas Francis Forkner Sr. pose in front of a Waffle House restaurant after eating lunch at the establishment in Norcross, Ga. Forkner died Wednesday, April 26, 2017.

Waffle House Co-Founder Dies Weeks After Partner's Death

Thomas Francis Forkner Sr., who jumped from selling real estate to the restaurant business when he co-founded Waffle House in the 1950s, has died less...

May 01, 2017
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  • Associated Press

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