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Georgia man, former prosecutor charged in alleged $2M Ponzi schemes, feds say

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A.M. ATL: Booked and busy

Midtown church on ‘peril’ list lays out its redevelopment plan

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Atlanta City Council’s endorsement of Starbucks boycott ignites larger debate

A driver passed too close to cyclists. Now he could die in prison.

Student, 60, dead after shooting at Atlanta Technical College

In legal fight, Atlanta’s ‘Urban Cowboy’ may help all property owners

Fourth man charged with murder after Norfolk Southern contractor killed in Cobb

A fourth suspect has been charged after a contractor with Norfolk Southern was shot and killed last month at the company’s facility in Austell, officials say.

A.M. ATL: Neck-and-neck

Morning, y'all. Your Oct. 20 update: dire conditions at a Georgia prison, a toss-up governor's race, the ultimate haunted house and more.

Remaking an eyesore: Developer lays out vision for abandoned I-285 tower

A building permit is expected to be approved within the next four months, to open the door for construction to begin in earnest.

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Divided Atlanta City Council approves plan to sell city detention center

Details with the Fulton sheriff, Fulton County still need to be worked out before sale is finalized.

Shouky Shaheen, Atlanta developer, art collector and donor, dies at 97

Shouky Saheen become a successful Atlanta businessman and philanthropist. Born in Chicago, he died of cancer on Oct. 4 at his Atlanta home.

A.M. ATL: Home offices

Morning, y'all. Your Oct. 19 update: a packed political weekend, Atlanta's office-to-residential conversions, the Savannah Bananas' new season announcements and more.

In this economy? Turning Atlanta offices into homes is harder than it looks.

Converting empty office towers into apartments seemed like a win-win for Atlanta. It has proven very difficult.

What is happening with Atlanta’s office-to-residential conversions?

Take a look at several high-profile plans to convert large office towers into apartments in downtown Atlanta.

Andy Stanley to step down as senior pastor from North Point Ministries

Andy Stanley announced he is stepping down as senior pastor of Atlanta's North Point Ministries next year.

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Pickle truck fire spears DeKalb commute, plus more from the traffic notebook

A big rig toting pickle jars caught fire on an interstate ramp in Brookhaven, leading to a slightly sour drive for some last week.

Sparks fly in Fulton Commission contests during early voting across the metro

Competitive county commission races are featured across metro Atlanta in the Nov. 3 general election.

In Clayton County, schools try to meet growing needs with less money

Clayton County school district leaders try to find creative ways to improve student performance and keep good teachers.

Six Flags reopens amid ongoing roller coaster death investigation

The Goliath roller coaster will remain closed as Six Flags Over Georgia reopens for the first time since Monday's deadly incident.