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New normal in Georgia schools: Vape sensors, panic buttons, campus police
Surveillance cameras, panic buttons and campus police — state funds fuel a growing industry.
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EPA to roll back regulations on some toxic chemicals found in Georgia
Federal data reveals 48 Georgia public water systems have reported the presence of these “forever chemicals.”
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More than $600M to overhaul a prison system in crisis. But it’s just the start
State budget includes money to fix state prison system suffering from violence, massive understaffing and security lapses.
Family begs Atlanta council for answers after 2021 police shooting
The family of Gabriel Parker, who was fatally shot in July 2021, told City Council members the wait for the oversight board to investigate is excruciating.
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Georgia man accused of creating lewd AI images of minors indicted, denied bond
Police say the Pepsi vendor used his access to Gilmer County schools to photograph female students and used artificial intelligence to turn the images into lewd pornography.
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Kick, sexual assaults: Serious injuries by Atlanta police not investigated by citizen board
The APD has not notified the Atlanta Citizen Review Board about in-custody injuries, including kicking and sexually assaulting civilians.
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Deadly crash reignites debate over Georgia State Patrol’s pursuit practices
A Georgia State Patrol chase that that killed a 19-year-old bystander in Atlanta last week thrust the agency into the middle of a public debate about police pursuits.
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Advocates seek to curb GSP high-speed chases after Atlanta bystander killed
Chase that killed bystander in Atlanta's Little Five Points spurs calls for 'immediate' Georgia State Patrol reforms.
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Atlanta chief backs citizen review of police deadly force
Follow on to an AJC investigation into failure of citizen review board to probe cases of police deadly force. Police chief supports its oversight role and pledges cooperation.