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Georgia Senate would let voters decide on school zone traffic cameras

Supporters say the cameras protect children, but critics argue they have become revenue generators for local governments.

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Video, GPS tie South Fulton officer to sexual assault, officials say

The alleged incident occurred Saturday, and Micheal Cockran has since been fired from the police department.

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THE FUTURE OF MARTA

Homeless people shelter at MARTA stations. A program helps them find housing.

While MARTA HOPE was created with the goal of helping homeless people rather than increasing ridership, both aims are connected, particularly with the World Cup coming up.

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Follow Crossover Day action live from the Georgia Capitol

State lawmakers race toward Sine Die with major items left to consider

The Georgia General Assembly is nearing the end of the 2026 legislative session with major bills still left to consider.

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Georgia agency punished for destroying video of fatal prison stabbing

A federal judge has allowed a lawsuit against a prison guard to go to trial.

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Former Turner executive finds inspiration at Atlanta Braves front office

Chief People & Culture Officer DeRetta Rhodes called the Braves’ 2,600-strong game day staff “the heart of what we do.”

Crime & Public Safety
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1 killed, 2 injured in shooting at apartments in Atlantic Station

One person was killed and two others were injured Monday in a shooting inside a mixed-use building in Atlantic Station, an official said.

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Atlanta law firm folds after series of attorney exits

Atlanta law firm Taylor Duma is closing after 20 years, following a series of attorney departures as large national and global law firms enter the local market.

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Clayton prosecutor admits using AI in filings flagged by chief justice

Assistant District Attorney Deborah Leslie apologized to the Georgia Supreme Court for submitting "erroneous and fictitious case citations."

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A Georgia facility trains ICE agents. Former instructors say standards have slipped.

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Start earlier to lower your cholesterol for a healthy heart

Deborah Leslie

Clayton prosecutor admits using AI in filings flagged by chief justice

Gas prices in Atlanta and Cobb
GRIDLOCK GUY

Gassing up for spring break? Here’s money-saving tips you may not have tried.

No Kings rally and march in downtown Atlanta

Immigration, war bring thousands to Georgia State Capitol for ‘No Kings’ march

No Kings rally and march in downtown Atlanta

PHOTOS: No Kings rally and march in downtown Atlanta

More than 200 bats were removed from St. Marys Elementary in Camden County in January 2026. The school closed to students for several weeks while the bats were removed and the school was sanitized. (Courtesy of Camden County Schools)

A bat colony closed a Georgia school. Could it happen in your home?

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MARTA’s new Better Breeze cards go live as fare gate installation continues

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Tyler Perry donates $250,000 in gift cards to Atlanta TSA workers

Atlanta Airport March 27 2026

TSA pay could be coming, but not quickly. How to help in the meantime.