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Carrie Teegardin is a reporter and part of the investigative team at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She is a graduate of Duke University and has won numerous national journalism awards.
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Atlanta leaders eye trails as part of solution to city’s traffic woes
The 535-mile expansion plan, known as Trails ATL, aims to make the city more walkable, bringing 10-minute access to trails for 95% of city residents by 2052.
Breakdown: Three days in May
Season 11 of the AJC’s Breakdown true crime podcast starts soon. It begins with a Georgia couple, a newborn—and a discovery that triggers a living nightmare.
Atlanta airport flyers, staff celebrate freedom — from travel headaches
Despite hundreds of thousands flying through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Fourth of July weekend, airport staff and travelers experienced few issues.
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Unemployment in Georgia is down, but so is the labor force. Why?
Georgia’s labor force has declined by nearly 30,000 compared to May last year. Here are some reasons why.
Georgia appeals court rules election boards must certify results
The Georgia Court of Appeals ruled that election board members are required to certify election results even when they have concerns about fraud or errors.
Atlanta crypto biz owner caught up in fraud says it’s ‘like living in a James Bond movie’
Prosecutors say North Korean IT specialists are 'infiltrating' tech companies in the U.S. as remote workers to steal money from businesses and funnel it back to North Korea.