The biggest ICE detention center in the U.S. will be built in Georgia
Daytime fireball stuns Georgians as meteor leaves rare space debris
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Man accused of child cruelty, burning his infant son in boiling liquid
The baby suffered burn injuries to his foot that were “consistent with the foot being submerged in boiling liquid,” Hall County officials said.
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Going out this weekend? Classic Georgia summer forecast in store
It’s a packed weekend in Atlanta, and we’re getting blessed with mostly good weather, just very hot and muggy.
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‘Glad this is over’: Dad relieved after teen IHOP worker’s killer gets life
Jacob Johnson was shot outside the restaurant during his first summer job. Classmate was sentenced to prison Wednesday.
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A husband, a nanny and an unsolved killing: Cracking Georgia’s cold cases
Cold case investigators in Georgia are using new technologies as they work to solve decades-old crimes.
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Federal government slashes office leases across Georgia
The federal government’s cost-cutting campaign has resulted in 11 canceled office leases in Georgia so far this year, the sixth most of any state, new data show.
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The new airport chief wants you to have to spend less time at the airport
“I think we still have to make the case that it is the most efficient terminal in the world,” Ricky Smith told the AJC's editorial board.
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Masked gunman prompted lockdown at Georgia detention center, officials say
Several people were taken into custody Sunday after a masked gunman allegedly fired shots toward the recreation yard at a southeast Georgia regional youth detention center.
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A husband, a nanny and an unsolved killing: Cracking Georgia’s cold cases
Cold case investigators in Georgia are using new technologies as they work to solve decades-old crimes.
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2 dead in domestic-related incident in Gwinnett, police say
Police find man and woman dead in home near Stone Mountain.
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Businesses near Truist Park bank on big All-Star Game boost
Restaurants and other businesses near Truist Park are staffing up, extending hours and planning special events to capture All-Star Game crowds.
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Georgia had third-highest SNAP payment error rate in country in 2024
The state’s error rate during fiscal 2024 was exceeded by only Alaska and the District of Columbia
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Homeless camp cleared but memories of man killed there live on
The clearing comes after years of pressure from community stakeholders, including businesses and developers, to shut down a camp that obstructs traffic.
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Atlanta attorney, Emory Law grad presumed dead in Texas floods
An Atlanta attorney is among those presumed dead after heavy flooding devastated parts of Central Texas over the July Fourth holiday.
Suspect charged with murder in July 4 carjacking at Cobb apartments
Damaree Baker was arrested Thursday, nearly a week after officials said he fatally shot Cody Chavous while trying to steal his vehicle.
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UPS relocates 500 employees to vacate office near Sandy Springs HQ
UPS vacated 133,000 square feet of office space in Sandy Springs at 35 Glenlake Parkway NE.
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Man accused of child cruelty, burning his infant son in boiling liquid
The baby suffered burn injuries to his foot that were “consistent with the foot being submerged in boiling liquid,” Hall County officials said.
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