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The iconic chain says it is spending an additional $200 million per year on compensation and benefits for its workers as a union touts organizing.

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So far, the FBI’s January raid has produced no indictments, arrests or new 2020 election information, but it does have Democrats and some local election officials on edge.

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Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key (left) talks with offensive coordinator George Godsey during the White and Gold spring game at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field, Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

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Arts and Entertainment

Atlanta rapper T-Pain, pictured performing at Lakewood Amphitheatre in 2024, is suing Konvict Entertainment, alleging he is owed almost $500,000 in unpaid royalties from record sales. (Robb Cohen for the AJC)

T-Pain sues Akon’s record label, claiming unpaid royalties

This is the second time the Atlanta rapper has taken the Georgia company to court.

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