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Rodney Thrash is the morning breaking news coach for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He has been with the paper since November 2013.
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To find First Liberty’s missing money, he’s starting with computers, files
A court-appointed guardian removed computers and documents from the offices of the failed First Liberty Building & Loan on Monday.
Georgia had third-highest SNAP payment error rate in country in 2024
The state’s error rate during fiscal 2024 was exceeded by only Alaska and the District of Columbia
Gwinnett drops charges against Spanish-language reporter in ICE custody
Misdemeanor charges against journalist Mario Guevara have now been dropped in both Gwinnett and DeKalb counties.
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Bright lights, big stage: Atlanta readies for the All-Star Game spotlight
The Braves, Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta have been preparing for the MLB All-Star Game for years, and all will be the epicenter of the baseball world Tuesday night.
The CBS split from Atlanta News First could preview other big TV changes
TV station owners are having to adapt as viewing habits change and viewership declines.
Grayson High’s Tyler Atkinson, No. 1 prospect in Georgia, commits to Texas
Grayson High’s Tyler Atkinson, the top-ranked linebacker in the nation, has committed to Texas, turning down UGA’s long-standing pursuit.
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