Atlanta paid him more than the mayor. It has little record of his work.
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.
How a dangerous and very rich con artist escaped federal prison
No one is explaining the breaks that landed Arthur Lee Cofield Jr. in a minimum security camp.
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Outrage over Trump’s Cobb County visit fuels tense school board meeting
After a presidential visit promoting child savings accounts turned into a Republican rally, some residents questioned whether district leaders prioritized students.
Tree seeds circled the moon. Then were planted here. Now they’re endangered.
A ‘Moon Tree’ in Athens faces the axe despite efforts across the U.S. to find and save more trees sprung from seeds carried on Apollo space mission.
Drowned Atlanta actor failed to honor prenup, widow says in lawsuit
Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s mother is being sued by his widow in DeKalb County.
‘Are They Dead Yet?’ considers the art of the newspaper obituary
Veteran journalist Sam Roberts examines the history and evolution of the death notice.
What to expect at now-open massive indoor adventure park Thrillz Atlanta
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Who has come and gone in Atlanta radio and TV in 2026
Some of the biggest arrivals, departures and changes in Atlanta media involve personalities like Big Tigger, Kristin Klingshirn and David Chandley.
Keisha Lance Bottoms shouldn’t rebuke Black businesses like Toast on Lenox
Former mayor should have calmed the storm surrounding Rick Jackson’s visit to Buckhead restaurant.
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The tears well up, whether he’s talking about his traumatic childhood or being a ‘voice for the voiceless.’
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COVID harmed the city center, but the World Cup brought new life to the area, much like the Olympics did in 1996.
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PHOTOS: An inside look at Thomas County Central’s new $25 million practice facility
Defending football state champion Thomas County Central opened its $25 million practice facility in March.
PHOTOS: Hall of Fame Weekend starts in Cooperstown
Baseball fans take in the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown as part of the Hall of Fame weekend.
