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Isaac Sabetai is an audience specialist with the state and federal politics team. He builds data visualizations and other projects that help explain what Georgia lawmakers are doing and how the state is or isn't changing.
Emily Merwin DiRico has been doing information design and news application development at the AJC since she arrived as a summer intern in 2009. Her mission is to help readers understand complex data and how it affects them.
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Rain produces wet roads in Atlanta for returning holiday travelers
Wet and chilly weather is expected to harshly greet Georgia travelers returning home Sunday after the holiday weekend and through the early week.
1h agoMan locked up for 23 years despite evidence proving his innocence, lawsuit says
Although investigators had reason to believe Sandeep “Sonny” Bharadia wasn’t involved in the crime, they pushed forward with a case against him anyway, a lawsuit says.
Teen, 17, fatally shot while shopping at SW Atlanta complex, police say
A 17-year-old was gunned down Saturday while shopping at a southwest Atlanta complex, police said.
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Earth needs more energy. Atlanta’s Super Soaker creator may have a solution.
The legendary inventor of the Super Soaker, Lonnie Johnson, is refining technology in Atlanta that he thinks could help the planet reduce energy waste.
Teen GOP activist steps down from party leadership post
Greene County native and University of North Georgia student Ja’Quon Stembridge, 19, had run on boosting youth involvement in the party.
2025 SEC championship game: Kickoff time, TV channel, participants, ticket info
The 2025 SEC Championship Game is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 6. Below you can find information on game time, TV channel and particpants for the game.


