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16-year-old shot, killed in year’s first homicide on MARTA property

The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the teen Tuesday, a day after the shooting, as Xavier Wright, who would have turned 17 next week.

Georgia issues initial drought declaration to encourage water conservation

Georgia declares ‘Level 1′ drought, urges conservation. Here’s what to know.

The move will require public water systems to encourage conservation as a historic and unusual spring drought grips Georgia.

A bridge not far from Captain Herb Emory’s former home in Douglas County is dedicated to the late great traffic reporter. (Courtesy of Channel 2 Action News)
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Road signs honoring Captain Herb Emory, Royal Marshall give comfort in traffic

Georgia named roads and intersections after WSB radio figures Captain Herb Emory and Royal Marshall, turning everyday Atlanta traffic into moments of memory and reflection.

Georgia News
buc-ee's vs. Teddy's

Buc-ee’s sues Georgia competitor with ‘confusingly similar’ brand

In a fight over cartoon animal mascots, Texas-based convenience store chain Buc-ee's is suing Georgia competitor Teddy's Market for trademark infringement.

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Walter F. George Lake is on the border of Alabama and Georgia near Fort Gaines. (Bob Andres/AJC 2020)

Man accused of fudging water pollution reports, fouling Chattahoochee River

Federal prosecutors say a southwest Georgia wastewater facility operator falsified pollution data and discharged excessive bacteria into the Chattahoochee River.

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Sites are being developed all around Hyundai's electric vehicle plant in Bryan County, which has grown faster than any other county in Georgia's over the past 15 years. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Could Georgia’s fastest-growing county be closed for development?

Bryan County is home to the Hyundai EV plant and the posterchild for Georgia's "No. 1 place to do business" claim. But it is showing signs of being closed for development.

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Crime & Public Safety
buc-ee's vs. Teddy's

Buc-ee’s sues Georgia competitor with ‘confusingly similar’ brand

In a fight over cartoon animal mascots, Texas-based convenience store chain Buc-ee's is suing Georgia competitor Teddy's Market for trademark infringement.

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Walter F. George Lake is on the border of Alabama and Georgia near Fort Gaines. (Bob Andres/AJC 2020)

Man accused of fudging water pollution reports, fouling Chattahoochee River

Federal prosecutors say a southwest Georgia wastewater facility operator falsified pollution data and discharged excessive bacteria into the Chattahoochee River.

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Deborah Leslie

Clayton prosecutor who used AI gets suspended from Georgia Supreme Court

Asst. DA Deborah Leslie, whose use of artificial intelligence led to her filing briefs loaded with phony case law, can’t practice before the state’s high court for six months.

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Workers sort mail-in and drop-off ballots at the Fulton County sorting center at State Farm Arena on Tuesday evening, Nov. 3, 2020, just before polls closed. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Fulton seeks to block federal subpoena targeting 2020 election workers

Atlanta police train for mass casualty

Police, fire officials hold active shooter training at Centennial Olympic Park

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Guilty: Midtown shooter’s insanity defense fails at trial

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Wells Fargo gives nearly $3 million to Atlanta organizations for housing, small business

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Double amputee released after 15 months in Georgia ICE detention

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An exclusive North Georgia golf club sold. It’s part of a big trend in golf.

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