Metro Atlanta / State News
News from metro Atlanta and across Georgia
John Spink, AJC
Few details on suicide try
House Speaker's private and public stress formed a 'perfect storm' that culminated late on Sunday, Nov. 8.
Atlanta mayor's race
- Georgia mayoral race update
- Voter Guide | Dec. 1 runoff
- Precinct results: Map | Chart
AJC Atlanta Project »
- Part 1: City leaders fiddle as crime fears flare | Solutions
- Part 2: Pumped-up pensions squeeze city | Solutions
- Part 3: What stinks? High cost of water, sewer | Solutions
- Part 4: No walking away from panhandling problem | Solutions
- Part 5: Conflict between city, state | Solutions
- Part 6: Engine for growth has run out of fuel | Solutions
Booking religious tours in bad faith
A Cobb County company that books religious tours abroad for people seeking healing has come under fire after state officials said the company repeatedly canceled trips and failed to deliver on promised refunds.
Fort Hood tragedy hits home in Adel, Ga.
When The Atlanta Journal-Constitution learned that Paul Martin Sr. of Adel had been wounded at Fort Hood, editors told reporter Ralph Ellis to drive 3-1/2 hours and find out how the little town in South Georgia was taking the news.
Pat Swindall fights in court on multiple fronts
Pat Swindall knows his way around a courthouse.This summer, alone, the former congressman, who was convicted of perjury 21 years ago in federal court, and wealthy landlord was indicted on charges of making illegal campaign contributions in an Atlanta council race.
Blogs
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Atlanta Bargain Hunter »
Coupons and deals to look out for in Sunday’s AJC
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Political Insider »
ATL mayoral candidate Mary Norwood says her African-American supporters ‘have been threatened’
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View from the Cop »
Beware, crooks love the holidays, too
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Get Schooled »
The educational and financial benefits of taking a breather
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Gold Dome »
Adelman nominated ambassador to Singapore
Q&A on the news »
- Q: What is the status of “cash for appliances” money for Georgia residents?
- Q: Did police ever find the woman who was kidnapped from a MARTA bus last year?
- Q: Why was the Washington sniper John Allen Muhammad executed so quickly, when it takes some prisoners many more years before being executed?
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Obituaries »
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Russell Lloyd Davis, 53, mentor to recovering addicts
Last week, someone called Russell Davis to extend gratitude.The caller had been sober five years. For that, a thank-you seemed appropriate.
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Dr. Henry Harsch, 88, Atlanta psychologist
Henry Harsch was studying to become an engineer when he had an epiphany one day while riding a college elevator.
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Elizabeth 'Liz' Zottu Lane, 74, CDC lab inspector
Elizabeth Lane proved the importance of family when she moved to Atlanta from Nashville. The divorced, single mom wanted her two sons to be near their father.
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