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Georgia school shooter copied prior shooters to gain ‘notoriety,’ testimony shows
Colt Gray was “immersed” in online community of people obsessed with mass shooters, messages revealed in court show.
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It’s time to make it easier to build sound barriers on interstates
The near silence when the interstate was closed prompts resident to fight for noise barriers between the Cascade Road and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive interchanges.
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Stockbridge mayor sues city over blocked access amid review of $4K in spending
Jayden Williams disputes the city’s authority to restrict his powers as the city launches an investigation, including into his purchases and donations, court filings say.
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Third Democratic state lawmaker pleads guilty to COVID unemployment fraud
State Rep. Sharon Henderson pleaded guilty to defrauding the government by taking COVID-19 pandemic-era unemployment benefits she was not entitled to.
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Apalachee High shooter’s dad gets 15 years in prison
Colin Gray, father of Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray, was sentenced Thursday for giving his son the gun and related gear used in Georgia's deadliest school shooting.
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Senate committee signs off on Trump’s new CDC appointment
The U.S. Senate's health committee signed off on the nominations of Dr. Erica Schwartz and Sean Kaufman.
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‘She forgot’: Lawrenceville police charge mother after baby’s hot car death
The 1-year-old boy was in the car for roughly nine hours while his mother was working at the hospital, Lawrenceville police said.
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Newton commissioners acquitted of money laundering face retrial on other charges
Two suspended Newton commissioners were found not guilty Wednesday of several money laundering charges tied to a real estate deal, but their federal court cases aren’t over.
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Third Democratic state lawmaker pleads guilty to COVID unemployment fraud
State Rep. Sharon Henderson pleaded guilty to defrauding the government by taking COVID-19 pandemic-era unemployment benefits she was not entitled to.
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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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RenderATL bringing Atlanta music stars to this year’s tech conference
The event is a distinctive mix of tech and Atlanta culture, from Dallas Austin to Zillow.
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A.M. ATL: Shipping shape
Morning, y'all. In your July 29 update: Apalachee High School shooter sentenced, Georgia ports surge, South River fish kill questions and more.
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Stockbridge mayor defends himself against claims of improper P-card spending
“I do feel like this is political,” Mayor Jayden Williams said, adding, “I’m willing to fight, 10 toes down, behind the city of Stockbridge.”
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Cereal and pet food facility poised for $32M expansion in Fairburn
Minnesota-based Post Consumer Brands, which is known for cereals including Fruity Pebbles and Honey Bunches of Oats, has requested a $1.3 million property tax break.
Georgia immigrant communities ‘on heightened alert’ as ICE arrests increase
Georgia residents say they are filming immigration enforcement to inform their communities. ICE says it’s better to not get involved.
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DeKalb DA wants ‘biased’ judge off all criminal cases
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston says Superior Court Judge Yolanda Parker-Smith has “demonstrated repeated and undeniable prejudice against me and my office.”
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Georgia firm faces FTC fine for reselling tickets to Megan Moroney, Metallica
The FTC alleged Elite Events and Tickets regularly circumvented security measures and other controls that restricted the number of tickets they could acquire.
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Wellstar lays off more than 700 corporate workers
Wellstar said the affected roles span corporate, shared services and administrative functions. The cuts will not affect “frontline care team roles,” such as doctors or nurses.
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Atlanta watershed management responsible for South River fish kill, state says
The South River fish kill was the second recent occurrence in a major Atlanta river.
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Why Coca-Cola says it scored big from sponsorship of the World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup packed a punch for Coca-Cola, helping boost its second quarter results and propelling the strongest volume growth in its namesake soda in years.