Read the AJC’s Chases Unchecked series

Chases Unchecked is an ongoing investigative series that explores various aspects of Georgia State Patrol pursuits and searches for solutions that can help inform policymakers and the public.

Part 1: How state patrol pursuits endanger Georgians

Part 2: GSP tactic meant to end chases leads to death at high speeds

Part 3: Bystanders injured in GSP pursuits have few legal protections

Metro Atlanta’s worst times, days for traffic this holiday season

If you must travel on one of the busy days, consider leaving outside peak traffic hours.

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Leader of Alpharetta firm accused in $300M Ponzi scheme pleads guilty

The former chief operating officer of an Alpharetta company at the center of an alleged $300 million Ponzi scheme has pleaded guilty to an associated fraud charge.

Georgia mom may sue state patrol after chase killed her teen son

A 19-year-old was killed when a driver fleeing a state trooper smashed into his vehicle in Atlanta. His family braces for a holiday season without their beloved son.