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After more than two decades in prison, father granted new trial in son’s death

In 2023, Gwinnett prosecutors offered Danyel Smith the chance to walk out of prison if he admitted killing his son. He rejected the offer.

Judge rules for GOP groups in case tied to First Liberty

The State Ethics Commission could still reject the ruling and seek sanctions against the Georgia Republican Assembly and its political action committee.

Why Donald Trump is headed to Cobb County today

The president’s visit to Wheeler High School will promote his new savings program while testing GOP unity, old grudges and Democratic resistance.

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DeKalb County Superior Court Judge Yolanda Parker-Smith illegally jailed a lawyer and improperly threatened to jail District Attorney Sherry Boston, according to misconduct charges filed Monday by the Georgia Judicial Qualifications Commission. (AJC file photo)

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NFL player’s brother accused in mother’s Buckhead death to remain in jail

Palmetto Mayor Teresa Thomas-Smith speaks during a meeting of the South Fulton Municipal Regional Jail Authority's board in Union City on Monday, July 20, 2026. The board passed a resolution authorizing the authority to issue bonds for a $1.36 billion Fulton County jail facilities project. Thomas-Smith was one of two members to vote against the resolution. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Jail authority votes to authorize bond issuance for $1.3B Fulton jail project