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Matt Kempner is an award-winning journalist who seeks out intriguing twists about people and subjects beyond what the AJC might typically cover. A former columnist and editor, his past assignments have included business investigations, energy, the economy, entrepreneurs, big business, consumer spending, politics, government and the environment.
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Publix to close two Atlanta area stores, including longtime Midtown location
Publix will shutter two of its metro Atlanta stores on Dec. 27.
Korean diplomats visit Georgia to rebuild strained trust after Hyundai raid
The tight-knit relationship between South Korea and the U.S. faced one of its toughest tests after the September raid at Hyundai’s campus near Savannah.
Five years after Coca-Cola ended Tab, fans won’t give up hope for its return
Coca-Cola already announced it’s bringing back one retired soda. Could Tab be next?
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A 30-year-old’s overdose sparked a new law. Now courts are testing how far it can go.
Austin’s Law, passed in 2024, is leading to convictions of fentanyl dealers after a father’s fight for justice following his son’s overdose death.
Jared Curtis isn’t the only Georgia football storyline to watch on signing day
What will National Signing Day look like? It is starting to materialize significant storylines.
Search for inmate who escaped from Grady hospital enters second day
Timothy Shane is accused of stealing an SUV and then crashing it during the getaway, according to authorities.