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George Mathis has worked in the AJC newsroom since 1999 in a variety of roles including editing local news, blogger and columnist.
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Water main break closes Decatur schools, district says
DeKalb County crews were working to repair the 36-inch break at 3124 Midway Road, officials confirmed.
2h agoWoman gets probation for massive Atlanta apartment blaze sparked by fireworks
Charnelle Gunn, 27, was one of two people arrested at the scene of the November 2023 fire at the Reserve at LaVista Walk apartments. They had set off fireworks from the roof.
2h agoAmid immigration crackdown, a Buford Highway youth orchestra brings refuge
A retired music teacher has created a youth orchestra for kids living in one of Atlanta’s biggest immigrant corridors, and her efforts will be featured on PBS this month.
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Why thousands of metro Atlanta sellers pulled their homes off the market
The number of delistings in metro Atlanta grew 41% in September from the same month a year ago, a recent report said.
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.