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Apalachee shooting suspect’s dad convicted in ‘novel’ case
A jury from neighboring Hall County found the father guilty of second-degree murder, among other charges.
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2 arrested in 7-year-old Atlanta girl’s shooting death
Two men are arrested in the shooting death of 7-year-old Zoey Price in Atlanta. The girl was injured when gunfire struck the house where she and her mother were, on Feb. 24.
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Former DeKalb Sheriff Sidney Dorsey, who had his rival killed, dies in prison
The Augusta State Medical Prison inmate, who confessed to his 2000 crime in prison in 2007, died of natural causes at 86, the Georgia Department of Corrections says.
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Cox commits to preserving thousands of acres on Atlantic coast
The deal ensures a 5,600-acre tract called Clarendon Farms in fast-growing Beaufort, S.C., will not be developed.
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House budget would pay for literacy coaches in every elementary school
Efforts to improve literacy among Georgia children could get a big boost if a new state spending plan becomes law.
Shillelagh tale: Special stick at heart of Savannah St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The shillelagh, a ceremonial Irish walking stick, is a Savannah St. Patrick’s Day Parade fixture. Denise LeMay, the Georgia city's go-to carver, explains how she makes them.
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Gwinnett DA announces plans to seek death penalty for second time in a week
A man charged with killing his wife and three relatives is the second Gwinnett County defendant in a week to learn he faces the death penalty.
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Beloved teacher’s death highlights need for prosecutor discretion, lawyers say
Hall County teacher Jason Hughes was struck outside his home after students toilet-papered his lawn as part of a prank. His family is asking prosecutors to drop the charges.
$345M award to school abuse survivors wiped out on appeal
A $345 million judgment awarded to survivors of sexual abuse at Darlington School in Rome has been wiped out by the Georgia Court of Appeals because of insurance policies.
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How nurses are fueling progress at Northeast Georgia Health System
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Nurses: Enter now to win a cabin trip to the mountains of Georgia!
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How Wellstar’s CareerCare program transformed one employee’s journey
More than two decades into her career at Wellstar Health System, Deidre Jenkins wasn’t ready to retire — she was ready...
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Weather, TSA staffing issues make for a tough weekend at Atlanta airport
Passengers saw hours-long airport security lines Sunday and longer-than-normal lines Monday morning.
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A.M. ATL: Hometown pride
Morning, y'all. Your March 9 update: Homelessness initiatives ahead of the World Cup, a new wrinkle for DeKalb school closures, Savannah's green makeover and more.
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How should cities use AI? This Atlanta suburb may hold the answer.
When Google and the U.S. Council of Mayors evaluated cities to find which ones were using AI effectively, they selected one of Georgia’s youngest cities as a standout.
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Spat over alleged Qatar World Cup trafficking clogs Fulton sewage contract
The contract to operate all the sewage treatment plants in North Fulton is on hold amid a dispute over disclosure of a lawsuit alleging forced labor in Qatar.
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How short-term rental investors took over a historic Atlanta high-rise
Landmark high-rise residents say they once lived in a tranquil condo community. Then came the short-term rental businesses, and the lawsuits.
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Security guard’s fatal shooting marks Acworth’s first homicide of the year
A 25-year-old Douglasville man is jailed on murder charge after police say he shot a security guard after the guard broke up a fight behind the Saddle Bar on Cowan Road.
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Electric car owners face hidden costs. There’s an understandable reason.
Owners of electric and alternative fuel vehicles face sticker shock when they renew registration as states try to make up for shrinking gas tax funds.
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With World Cup knocking, homeless camp cleanup proceeds at downtown’s doorstep
Atlanta cleared a large homeless encampment near Grady ahead of the World Cup, part of its “Downtown Rising” push to place people in housing and improve safety.
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The grade debate: DeKalb schools could change elementary, middle, high split
DeKalb could implement pre-K through eighth grade or sixth through 12th grade schools.
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County commission, school board races on tap this year in metro Atlanta
Dozens qualify to run for office in Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton and Gwinnett counties.