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Man charged in DeKalb shooting spree dies in jail, sheriff’s office says
Olaolukitan Adon Abel, 26, was found unresponsive in his cell Tuesday evening, according to authorities.
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In legal twist, deputy convicted in jail death case after civil suit failed
Former Fulton County Sheriff’s Office deputy Arron Cook pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and violation of oath charges this week in the 2018 death of Antonio May.
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It’s time for schools to have ‘the talk’ with students about police stops
Driver’s education at Georgia high schools should be required to have a course on how to interact with law enforcement.
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12 Georgia inmates face murder charges after January prison fight killed 4
A January brawl at a Georgia prison triggers murder charges against 12 inmates after four prisoner die.
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Georgia declares ‘Level 1′ drought, urges conservation. Here’s what to know.
The move will require public water systems to encourage conservation as a historic and unusual spring drought grips Georgia.
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Ex-Alabama tackle pleads guilty in $20M NFL player impersonation case
Former University of Alabama defensive tackle Luther Davis pleaded guilty Monday to fraud in a $20M federal case accusing him of impersonating NFL players to get loans.
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12 Georgia inmates face murder charges after January prison fight killed 4
A January brawl at a Georgia prison triggers murder charges against 12 inmates after four prisoner die.
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Ex-Alabama tackle pleads guilty in $20M NFL player impersonation case
Former University of Alabama defensive tackle Luther Davis pleaded guilty Monday to fraud in a $20M federal case accusing him of impersonating NFL players to get loans.
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Insanity defense tested in fatal Midtown shooting trial
Trial started in Atlanta on Monday against Raissa Kengne, who claims she is not guilty by reason of insanity in the shooting deaths of two men in Midtown in 2022.
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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!
Northside Hospital and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution know how much nurses need some relaxation. To help, we’re...
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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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Giant pandas are coming back to Zoo Atlanta after 2-year hiatus
The zoo had been without pandas since 2024, after a 25-year period.
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Peabody Awards recognizes the AJC’s ‘ICE Sweeps Georgia’ video series
The AJC’s “ICE Sweeps Georgia” social video series was a unanimous selection of Peabody jurors in the Interactive & Immersive category.
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Atlanta apartment building with a famous peach sculpture foreclosed
The 68-unit apartment tower, which is best known for its metal peach sculpture and high-profile highway billboard, was seized by its lender Fannie Mae earlier in April.
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Peachtree Road Race updates: Stronger together
In this week's Peachtree newsletter: how to sign up for Atlanta Track Club's In‑Training program, the latest fitness and wellness trends, top trail picks and more.
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Walmart drone delivery proposals denied in one metro Atlanta county
The denial comes as Walmart and its drone partner, Wing, have aggressive plans for expansion.
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Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific ‘on track’ to refile for merger next week
Among those protesting the deal are all of the railroad’s major competitors, warning it consolidates nearly half of the nation’s rail volume into the hands of one entity.
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Jai’Len Josey is Atlanta’s new R&B leader, years after ‘trial and error’
After several delays, Atlanta R&B singer Jai'Len Josey's debut album, "Serial Romantic," has dropped, with Tricky Stewart on board as executive producer.
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The Iran war sent fuel prices soaring. It’s giving EV sales a boost.
After a sluggish February, U.S. sales of electric vehicles rebounded sharply in March across both new and used models.
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A.M. ATL: Down and drought
Morning, y’all. Your April 24 update: A historic state-wide drought, First Liberty founder charged, the great debate over whether Atlanta's full and more.
Henry County Commission chair abruptly fires top administrative officer
Henry County Commission chair Carlotta Harrell fired county manager Cheri Hobson Matthews on Thursday without taking the issue before the Board of Commissioners.