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Lucy McBath defeats Carolyn Bourdeaux in Georgia’s 7th District primary

Victavious Terrell, who was wanted in three metro Atlanta counties, was arrested Wednesday after a short chase.

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WATCH: Gang member wanted in 3 counties arrested in Atlanta, cops say

Solidarity Sandy Springs is seeking donations to help send children to Camp Grace. (Courtesy Camp Grace)

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Solidarity Sandy Springs seeks summer camp donations

Gresham Smith will complete its work on the first phase of the project including the full design and final property acquisition and construction plans. (Courtesy City of Sandy Springs)

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Sandy Springs approves nearly $3 million for next phase of Hammond Drive widening

The Greater North Fulton Chamber shares four of their seven Mentor Matches. (Courtesy Greater North Fulton Chamber)

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Greater North Fulton Chamber announces mentor matches

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Sandy Springs recently approved a contract for the 980 Crest Valley Drive Drainage Improvement Project. (Google Maps)

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Sandy Springs improving drainage on Crest Valley Drive

The Sandy Springs Summer Concert Series returns. (Courtesy City of Sandy Springs)

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Music returns to City Springs in Sandy Springs

Congratulations to the Sandy Springs Police Department Citizen Police Academy Class 34. (Courtesy Sandy Springs Police Academy)

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Sandy Springs police recognize Citizen Police Academy grads

Sandy Springs recently approved a contract to construct the drainage improvements at 6850 Castleton Drive. (Google Maps)

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Sandy Springs approves Castleton Drive drainage contract

Voters gathered at the Buckhead Library in Atlanta for early voting on Monday May 2, 2022. Three weeks of early voting began Monday for voters who want to cast their ballots in the Georgia primary before election day on May 24. (John Spink / John.Spink@ajc.com)

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Early voting begins with issues at Cobb, DeKalb and Fulton precincts

Sandy Springs recently approved a series of permanent and temporary easements needed to complete Phase 2A of the Trail Master Plan. (Courtesy City of Sandy Springs)

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Sandy Springs approves trail easements

The Sandy Springs Fire Department is reminding citizens of two unique public safety opportunities: Community Connect and Smart911. (Courtesy City of Sandy Springs)

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Sandy Springs offering two special public safety opportunities

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The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, serving Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Roswell and Sandy Springs, recently announced the winners of the 2022 North Fulton Women INfluencing Business Awards. From left: Leslie Day-Harrell, Jackson Healthcare, Valarie Mackey, WrightNow Solutions, Rita Evans, Banks, Evans & Assoc., Merrill Lynch, Holly York, North Fulton Community Charities, Melody Swilling, Swilling Family Law. (Courtesy Greater North Fulton Chamber)

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Greater North Fulton Chamber announces Women INfluencing Business award winners

Sandy Springs renews agreement for SWAT team assistance with local cities

How to keep snakes out of your yard

Put the fun back in your run: 7 of Atlanta’s best running trails

Sandy Springs considering St. Patrick’s Day parade for 2023

Sandy Springs approves contract for stream and water quality improvement project

Leadership Sandy Springs’ annual day of service to be held April 23

Fulton County makes $3.9M available via small business recovery loans

Sandy Springs is working on safety measures to reduce the number of accidents in the Roswell Road area of the North End. (Courtesy City of Sandy Springs)

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Sandy Springs seeks feedback on decreasing North End traffic accidents

Sandy Springs approves lighting agreement with Georgia Power for Roswell Road project

Sandy Springs making plans for Take it to the River Lantern Parade

$10 million Goodwill store and career center to open soon

First responders from the Sandy Springs police and fire departments, along with others from Smyrna and Johns Creek, recently underwent Bicycle Patrol training and certification. (Courtesy City of Sandy Springs)

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Sandy Springs police and fire undergo bicycle patrol training program

Sandy Springs hires solicitor from U.S. Attorney’s Office

Sandy Springs police spokesman excited by move to crime analysis team

Donations needed to provide 600 Easter Baskets in Sandy Springs

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Education

Fayette County voters give incumbent school board member a win and send other candidates to runoff.

Fayette Dems head to runoff as GOP incumbent keeps seat

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Georgia School Superintendent Richard Woods was headed for a win in the Republican primary as he sought reelection on May 24, 2022. (Ben Gray for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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Superintendent Woods heads to GOP primary win as Searcy leads Democrats

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Law enforcement outside Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, where a gunman killed at least 18 children and a teacher on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. The attack in this rural town west of San Antonio was the deadliest American school shooting since the massacre at Sandy Hook a decade ago. (Christopher Lee/The New York Times)

Metro Atlanta school districts focus on security after Texas shooting

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Radio personality Donald Craddock leads a discussion on school safety during a May 3 meeting in Clayton County. PHOTO: Branden Camp/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Clayton County school safety survey to wrap up Tuesday

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Politics

052422 Atlanta: Governor Brian Kemp gives the thumbs up as he takes the stage with his family to deliver his election night party speech at the College Football Hall of Fame on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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Candidates for Georgia Commissioner of Labor: Republican State Sen. Bruce Thompson; Democrat Nicole Horn, a former small business owner; Democratic State Rep. William Boddie; and Republican Mike Coan, who had been his deputy commissioner.

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Thompson leads GOP, Dems angle for runoff in labor commissioner race

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Incumbent Attorney General Chris Carr, a Republican, and Jen Jordan, a Democrat, advance to the general election. Courtesy photos.

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Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, Jen Jordan headed for November showdown46m ago

220307-Atlanta-Congresswoman Lucy McBath arrives at the State Capitol to qualify Monday, Mar. 7, 2022. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Lucy McBath defeats Carolyn Bourdeaux in Georgia’s 7th District primary

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U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene greets supporters Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at the Courtyard by Marriott in Rome, Ga. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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Marjorie Taylor Greene easily wins GOP primary in Georgia’s 14th District2h ago

Gov. Brian Kemp gives the thumbs up as he concludes his election night party speech with first lady Marty Kemp, right, and his daughter Jarrett on stage Tuesday at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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Rematch: Kemp’s GOP victory sets up another battle with Abrams

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Crime

A Spalding County man was convicted of the domestic-related killing of his girlfriend in July 2020. A judge sentenced Donald Eugene Colquitt to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

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Griffin man sentenced to life for killing girlfriend in church parking lot

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Gwinnett County police and GBI agents blocked Pine Lane near Lawrenceville to conduct an officer-involved shooting investigation Tuesday morning. A man was shot after firing on officers and striking a police dog, according to police.

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17-year-old shot by Gwinnett police after he fired on K-9, GBI says

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Man arrested, released on bond for assaulting Vietnam veteran

73-year-old veteran injured by employee at Atlanta VA clinic, officials say

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Participants at the Georgia Freight Depot wave signs at the beginning of the Asian Justice 1-year anniversary of the spa shootings rally in Atlanta on March 16, 2022. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

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FBI: Atlanta spa killings among 61 active shooter incidents in U.S. in 2021

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(l-r)Messiah Young and Taniyah Pilgrim, the two college students tased by APB officers in 2020, walk with attorneys Justin Miller & Maul Davis to a news conference at the Fulton County Courthouse after criminal charges against the officers were dropped. PHIL SKINNER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

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Charges dropped against Atlanta officers who Tased college students

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Police gathered outside a home in the 5000 block of Chupp Way Circle after a woman was shot while she was inside her residence Monday evening.

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Woman wounded, recovering after bullets fired into DeKalb townhouse

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Christopher Thomas, 30, was sought in connection with a deadly double shooting in Canton on Sunday night. He died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities announced Tuesday.

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Acworth man accused of killing ex-wife, shooting her mother has died

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Three people were killed in July in a shooting at a Cobb County golf course, according to police.

3 indicted in triple killing at Cobb golf course

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