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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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Sam Lilley died in the D.C. plane crash. His family is demanding change.
The family of Sam Lilley, the co-pilot of a January flight that collided with an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C., has become respected advocates for air safety.
Rivian to help train next generation of engineers with Georgia universities
Electric vehicle startup Rivian announced Thursday five education partnerships and sponsorships across Georgia — all focused on technical training and emerging technologies.
Watch out for these busy days at the Atlanta airport this holiday season
The weekends before and after next week’s Christmas holiday are looking like the busiest air travel days at the Atlanta airport.
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Drugs, Tasers, restraint: Dozens die in Georgia police custody
Thirty-one deaths in Georgia occurred in the past decade as law enforcement officers used restraint methods on suspects.
5 takeaways from Fani Willis’ state Senate testimony
The Fulton County district attorney clashed with Republican state senators as she defended her work on a now dismissed election interference case.
Georgia loses 190,000 enrollees in first steps of 2026 ACA enrollment
Expiring pandemic-era federal subsidies are set to spike premiums for some enrollees.


