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City has produced little to show what former government official-turned-contractor Foris Webb III did to earn $420,000 a year, AJC investigation finds.

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Atlanta mayor, staff take victory lap after World Cup leaves town
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15 family-friendly events in Atlanta this weekend
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Downtown Atlanta leader’s view: 6 reasons the World Cup was a hit
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