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Ben Crump holds presser alleging medical neglect of Fulton Jail inmate

Prominent civil rights attorney alleges medical neglect at Fulton jail

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Hawks fixing ‘deep’ damage caused by trusted exec, leader says

DeKalb parents find holes in school closure proposals

DeKalb is bracing for school closures. These parents say it’s the wrong move.

The first pre-fabbed section of Concourse D to be transported to the airport

Judge shields Atlanta from Trump executive orders in federal funding case

Developer that sued South Fulton over zoning is poised to get $9M tax break

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These ‘smart fabric’ sheets could revolutionize how hospitals prevent bedsores

Georgia Tech researchers are piloting crib-based sensor technology at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, using an app to alert staff when patients are at risk.

16-year-old shot, killed in year’s first homicide on MARTA property

The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the teen Tuesday, a day after the shooting, as Xavier Wright, who would have turned 17 next week.

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15 fires in 7 hours: DeKalb man accused of arson during drought

The fires were set late Sunday night into Monday morning, within a half-mile radius of the Clarkston GSU Perimeter College.

The tiny RFID chip has revolutionized how UPS ships packages

UPS sees profit, revenue decline but promises ‘inflection’ ahead in 2026

UPS saw revenues and profit decline in the first quarter, but executives say the back half of 2026 will be where its major strategic shift starts to pay off.

Mini cans, cherry flavors boost Coke’s first-quarter results

Coca-Cola on Tuesday posted higher quarterly sales than expected despite a strained geopolitical and consumer environment.

(From left) Jacqueline Adams, LaDena Bolton and Oneka Willabus are candidates for the Super District 7 seat on the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners. The race will be decided in the May 19 primary or in a June runoff. (Courtesy)

Primarily decided: May 19 election likely conclusive in some local races

Georgia’s May 19 primary (or the June runoff) could effectively decide county races in Fulton, DeKalb and Cobb, where partisan makeups give primary winners a strong edge.

Mass cancellations hit Atlanta airport, shutdown causes uncertainty

As Delta flight delays mount, pilots and management point fingers

Delta’s cancellations from pilot staffing are up tenfold as the airline heads into a busy summer.

Inauguration Day: Atlanta mayor, council to be sworn in to office

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Atlanta council president wants a city car and driver for official business

The Department of Public Works and the Finance Department would be tasked with designating a vehicle and funding Overstreet’s `portal-to-portal transportation.'

Erroll Davis, former university system chancellor and APS superintendent, dies at 81

Erroll Davis has died at 81. He was a former chancellor the University System of Georgia and former interim superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools.

Oprah surprises Morehouse students with weekend visit

Winfrey has been sponsoring students at Morehouse for nearly four decades.

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.

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.