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The U.S. government has placed reality stars Todd and Julie Chrisley on trial in Atlanta for bank fraud and tax evasion. USA NETWORK

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Todd and Julie Chrisley on trial: Federal case is underway in Atlanta9h ago

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Killer’s execution delayed pending Georgia Supreme Court appeal

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Antwion Joseph Thompson, 29, was arrested on charges tied to a fatal April 12 stabbing in southwest Atlanta.

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Police arrest suspect in fatal stabbing in SW Atlanta

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At least two people were arrested as a large police presence descended on the site of Atlanta’s planned police and fire training center in DeKalb County on Tuesday. Text: J.D. CAPELOUTO / AJC. Photos: JOHN SPINK / AJC

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8 arrested at site of Atlanta’s proposed police training center

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Blas Fabian Santillan, arrested Aug. 23 for his alleged role in the Jan. 6 pro-Trump riot, shouts to the crowd outside the U.S. Capitol. In a hearing on May 17, 2022, he pleaded guilty to illegally demonstrating in the Capitol.

North Georgia man pleads guilty to Jan. 6 charge

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Valedictorians share pandemic memories, words of wisdom

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Black students in northwest Georgia file suit alleging discrimination

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Local

Kirby Smart: Georgia can’t ‘get complacent’ after dedicating $80M football building

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Tara Grinstead case: Ryan Duke takes the stand, says Bo Dukes is the killer

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It’s not hard to see why Falcons bet on Desmond Ridder

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University of Georgia athletics seeks approval of record $162.5M budget

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Braves star Ronald Acuña after first game back: ‘I do really feel good’

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Rivian CEO addresses environmental concerns about future EV plant

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Man charged in Duluth hit-and-run that killed 60-year-old

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Georgia Tech to award bonuses to athletes for professional development

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Nation & State

Boy dies after being buried under sand dune at state park

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Midterm updates | Idaho Gov. Little defeats Trump-backed foe

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EXPLAINER: Why is Turkey wary of Nordic states' NATO bid?

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Controversies sink reelection bid of GOP Rep. Cawthorn

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Edwards ousts North Carolina Rep. Cawthorn in GOP primary

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Girlfriend: Dallas shooting suspect feared Asian Americans

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Queen makes surprise appearance to mark new subway line

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Magic Moment: Orlando wins lottery, lands No. 1 pick

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Politics

December 5, 2020 Valdosta - President Donald Trump speaks during Republican National Committee's Victory Rally at the Valdosta Flying Services in Valdosta on Saturday, December 5, 2020. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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OPINION: The Democrats voting in the GOP primary say it’s all about Donald Trump11h ago

Chairman of the State Election Board, Matthew Mashburn, addresses the public during the State Elections Board meeting. In addition, they obtain an update on investigations into election fraud allegations following the release of the movie "2000 Mules." Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

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Georgia investigation dispels allegations highlighted in ‘2000 Mules’

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FILE - Republican candidate for Georgia Governor former Sen. David Perdue speaks at a campaign stop at the Covington airport, Feb. 2, 2022, in Covington, Ga. Gov. Kemp and Perdue will meet Sunday, April 24, 2022 for the first of three scheduled debates over the next eight days. The debates come as time grows short to persuade the many Georgia voters who will cast ballots ahead of election day May 24. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, file)

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The Jolt: Where in the world is David Perdue?

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Former Republican U.S. Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich speaks at a campaign event in March for Jake Evans, a candidate in the 6th Congressional District's GOP primary and the son of Gingrich's longtime friend and legal confidant Randy Evans. (Elijah Nouvelage/Special to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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Back in Georgia, Newt Gingrich looks to make his mark on 2022 election19h ago

In this file photo, voters cast ballots during the early voting period at C.T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center on October 18, 2018 in Atlanta, GA. (Jessica McGowan/Getty Images/TNS)

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Judge allows Georgia voting rights trial to continue

Since employees at a Buffalo Starbucks voted to unionize, about 60 other stores have done the same. So far, just one Starbucks in Georgia has voted for a union, but several other elections are coming up. (Jill Toyoshiba/Kansas City Star/TNS)

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Union votes coming at Atlanta-area Starbucks and Apple stores

The Atlanta Press Club held a series of congressional debates on May 1, 2022, as part of the Loudermilk Young debate series. (Handout/Mitch Leff)

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Election 2022: Complete guide to Georgia’s 10th Congressional District race

U.S. Rep. Carolyn Bordeaux (left), U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath (center) and state Rep. Donna Mcleod (right) are seeking the Democratic nomination in Georgia's 7th Congressional District

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Election 2022: Complete guide to Georgia’s 7th Congressional District race

State Sen. Burt Jones, a Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, has not reported on finance reports the use of the family's private plane for campaign trips. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, Pool)

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LG candidate Jones didn’t report private campaign flights in disclosures

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Police arrest suspect in fatal stabbing in SW Atlanta

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Gwinnett juvenile court administrator Michelle Vereen will head the new county Department of Child Advocacy and Juvenile Services.

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Gwinnett commission votes to reorganize juvenile court

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8 arrested at site of Atlanta’s proposed police training center

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Roswell Mayor Kurt Wilson and city council members cut the ribbon May 9, 2022 on the new crosswalk, which is location on Ga. 9 between Elizabeth Way and Norcross Street, about a week ago. (Courtesy city of Roswell)

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Roswell opens new downtown crosswalk beacon

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The Legacy Park dairy barn, built circa 1900, was once a centerpiece for the old United Methodist Children’s Home. It’s estimated that it will cost $50,000 to $100,000 to stabilize the structure, and that’s not counting any possible renovations. Potential future uses for the historic structure include a farmers market, concession stand or special events facility. Bill Banks for the AJC

Decatur to spend $160K to renovate century-old dairy barn at Legacy Park

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DeKalb elections director says early runoff turnout ‘kind of historic’

DeKalb urges voters to check polling location before election day

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12/14/2020 — Marietta, Georgia — An official Cobb County absentee ballot drop box is displayed outside of the Cobb County Elections and Voter Registration Office in Marietta, Monday, December 14, 2020. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

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Cobb cityhood: Legislative attorneys cast doubt on legality of ‘city lite’ charters

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A rendering of the renovated Campanile building at the corner of 14th and Peachtree.

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Long-stalled revamp of Midtown office tower moving forward under new plans

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The U.S. Treasury recently named Gwinnett a top performer for their handling of federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program funding. (Courtesy Gwinnett County)

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Gwinnett gets more emergency rental funding as pandemic need persists

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Investigations

Andrew Campbell served in Afghanistan, where he was injured. Suffering from PTSD, he became addicted to drugs and wound up incarcerated. Campbell is among the 125 inmates identified by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution who have committed suicide in facilities managed by the Georgia Department of Corrections since the beginning of 2017.

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Suicides of 125 Georgia inmates point to another crisis for state prisons

Nolan Harold Kidd (center) and Savannah Danielle McDonald (right) are seen in an interview with an independent journalist outside the U.S. Capitol, Jan. 6, 2021. Kidd and McDonald were arrested by the FBI June 11, 2021, in connection with the insurrection.

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Athens couple sentenced for Jan. 6 charges

Matthew Chappell served as a police officer in Georgia for three years, but had a record checkered with misconduct. He's lost a bid over the weekend in Virginia's 11th Congressional District GOP primary. He recently posted this photo to his congressional Facebook page. Credit: Facebook

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Former Georgia cop fired after sexual indiscretions loses congressional primary in...

During the March trial of Mitzi Bickers, Cotena Alexander (pictured), a deputy commissioner for Atlanta's Department of Transportation, was accused by prosecutors of taking bribes to steer SnowJam contracts in 2014. Alexander has not been criminally charged. The city fired her on April 29. (City Of Atlanta)

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Atlanta official accused of taking bribes also took pandemic bailout money

The campaign to undermine Georgia’s election

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Todd and Julie Chrisley on trial: Federal case is underway in Atlanta9h ago

Co-founders Rachel Van Buskirk and Christian Clark are frequent partners in Terminus’ ballets.

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The wait is over for Terminus’ ‘Everything is Waiting’ at Stillwell Theater May 21

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The cast of the comedy “Bootycandy,” continuing through June 12 at Actor’s Express, features Charlie Thomas (from left), Parris Sarter, Asia Rogers and Damian Lockhart.
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Actor’s Express concocts a spirited ‘Bootycandy’

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Guests toss VHS cases as part of a team contest at "Save the Video Store," an immersive entertainment experience set in a 1990's movie rental store in Marietta on Saturday, May 7, 2022. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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‘Save the Video Store’ interactive experience in Marietta mines 1990s movie nostalgia

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6 reasons to love the Atlanta Botanical Gardens

Visit Atlanta Botanical Garden for a towering origami installation

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Summer festivals and fairs outside the metro area

Midnight Market coming to Atlantic Station in June

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Music Midtown headliners include (l-r) Jack White, Future and Fall Out Boy. AJC FILE PHOTOS

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Music Midtown 2022 headliners: Fall Out Boy, Future, My Chemical Romance, Jack White

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Sports

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. hits an RBI single during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

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Braves star Ronald Acuña after first game back: ‘I do really feel good’

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Atlanta Braves starter Tucker Davidson throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Milwaukee. The Braves won 3-0. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

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Tucker Davidson, Braves shut out Brewers

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Johns Creek won the 2022 Class 6A golf championship, It was the shool's sixth consecutive title.

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Golf: Johns Creek earns sixth consecutive state championship

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Georgia Tech long snapper/tight end Jack Coco mades his first career catch against Central Florida at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Sept. 19, 2020.

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Georgia Tech’s Jack Coco signs with Packers after tryout

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Georgia coach Kirby Smart, football player Nolan Smith and President Jere Morehead were among several dignitaries who cut the ribbon during a dedication ceremony of the Bulldogs' new football operations addition at the Butts-Mehre Football Complex on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. (Photo by Chip Towers/ctowers@ajc.com)

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Kirby Smart: Georgia can’t ‘get complacent’ after dedicating $80M football building

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Track and Field blog: Alexander’s Hodge, Heritage’s Fountain among state meet standouts

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Mavericks forward Luka Doncic (77) and Hawks guard Trae Young will be linked forever because of their draft-night trade.

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Mavs vs. Warriors in West final is proxy for Luka vs. Trae

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder, a third-round draft pick, participates during rookie minicamp Saturday in Flowery Branch. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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It’s not hard to see why Falcons bet on Desmond Ridder

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