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Man charged in DeKalb shooting spree dies in jail, sheriff’s office says

Olaolukitan Adon Abel, 26, was found unresponsive in his cell Tuesday evening, according to authorities.

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In legal twist, deputy convicted in jail death case after civil suit failed

Former Fulton County Sheriff’s Office deputy Arron Cook pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and violation of oath charges this week in the 2018 death of Antonio May.

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AJC CONTRIBUTOR

It’s time for schools to have ‘the talk’ with students about police stops

Driver’s education at Georgia high schools should be required to have a course on how to interact with law enforcement.

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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.

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Ex-Alabama tackle pleads guilty in $20M NFL player impersonation case

Former University of Alabama defensive tackle Luther Davis pleaded guilty Monday to fraud in a $20M federal case accusing him of impersonating NFL players to get loans.

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ICE begins 2026 with high pace of arrests in Georgia

Georgia ranks as a top state in the country for enforcement, updated federal data shows.

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BREAKING

Ex-Alabama tackle pleads guilty in $20M NFL player impersonation case

Former University of Alabama defensive tackle Luther Davis pleaded guilty Monday to fraud in a $20M federal case accusing him of impersonating NFL players to get loans.

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Insanity defense tested in fatal Midtown shooting trial

Trial started in Atlanta on Monday against Raissa Kengne, who claims she is not guilty by reason of insanity in the shooting deaths of two men in Midtown in 2022.

ICE Georgia Numbers

ICE begins 2026 with high pace of arrests in Georgia

Georgia ranks as a top state in the country for enforcement, updated federal data shows.

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Giant pandas are coming back to Zoo Atlanta after 2-year hiatus

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Peabody Awards recognizes the AJC’s ‘ICE Sweeps Georgia’ video series

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Atlanta apartment building with a famous peach sculpture foreclosed

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Walmart drone delivery proposals denied in one metro Atlanta county

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Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific ‘on track’ to refile for merger next week

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Jai’Len Josey is Atlanta’s new R&B leader, years after ‘trial and error’

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The Iran war sent fuel prices soaring. It’s giving EV sales a boost.

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Henry County Commission chair abruptly fires top administrative officer

Georgia officials weigh actions to save water as drought deepens

Georgia officials weigh triggering drought response plan to help save water

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R&B singer Brian McKnight sues son, ex-wife as public battle intensifies