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That wasn’t fireworks: 2 DeKalb gunfire incidents end in arrests

“Celebratory gunfire” in the evening hours of July 4 led to three arrests across two separate incidents in Dekalb County.

Innocent man finally free after 16 years in prison. But what comes next?

Exonerated man looks to rebuild after 16 years of lost time in prison

Brandon Pugh was exonerated after 16 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. But stepping out of the Georgia prison proved not to be the end of his uphill battle.

Atlanta City Council looks to extend e-bike rebate program
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E-bikes are exploding in popularity, but they are not toys

As electric bicycle use has increased, so have injuries such as fractures and concussions.

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Ethics trial Shermela Williams

Embattled ex-judge beats lawsuit by woman jailed over ‘daddy issues’

Former Fulton County Superior Court Judge Shermela Williams can't be sued by a young woman she jailed to address "daddy issues," a federal judge in Atlanta has ruled.

Harold Melton starts new role at GSU Law
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Ex-chief justice leaves law firm for custom education role

Former Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Harold Melton has left global law firm Troutman Pepper Locke for a new role at Georgia State University College of Law.

University of Georgia Spring Undergraduate Commencement 2026
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UGA weighs African American studies major; engineering school gets record gift

The University of Georgia is reviewing its African American studies program. Georgia beings its Workforce Pell Grant Initiative.

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DeKalb officer charged after fatally shooting teen during arrest, GBI says

A DeKalb County police officer has been charged, accused of fatally shooting a 19-year-old man during a Tuesday evening arrest, the GBI said.

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Ethics trial Shermela Williams

Embattled ex-judge beats lawsuit by woman jailed over ‘daddy issues’

Former Fulton County Superior Court Judge Shermela Williams can't be sued by a young woman she jailed to address "daddy issues," a federal judge in Atlanta has ruled.

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More Georgia officers arrested for Flock camera misuse, officials say

Multiple law enforcement departments across Georgia have announced arrests of officers on charges of misusing license-plate-reading cameras.

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Police say gang involvement ‘likely’ in DeKalb sleepover shooting that killed 2

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Fulton judge tosses DAs’ case against Republican-backed oversight panel

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Big Tigger’s wife arrested on kidnapping, child custody warrants, officials say

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Atlanta megaproducer Jermaine Dupri alleges Sony owes him $18M in royalties

Data center near Social Circle

Georgia agency orders data center’s ‘pop-up’ power plant to halt construction

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Why some Atlanta entrepreneurs are embracing shipping container storefronts

Fulton seeks state millions for mental health

Judge denies request for 12-month protective order against Fulton manager

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World Cup Atlanta: Comeback by Argentina in 3-2 win

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CEO of Gwinnett life sciences park to join nonprofit buyer of Northlake Mall