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Take 2: Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific again put merger bid to regulators

The new filing will restart the clock, which leaves a likely timeline of rejection or approval by the Surface Transportation Board sometime next year.

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AJC announces inaugural Subscriber Week

Week of AJC events and experiences to highlight the value of supporting local journalism and how it manifests through community and conversation.

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After local data center vote, Atlanta has a chance to get development right

Neighbors voted to oppose a proposed data center near Adair Park in Southwest Atlanta. The vote should be a sign to the city that people want development that works for them.

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Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas) questions Gov. J.B. Pritzker of Illinois during a hearing of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on state immigration policies on Capitol Hill in Washington, on Thursday, June 12, 2025. (Kenny Holston/The New York Times)
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Surge of Islamophobia in politics creates mental health crisis for Muslims

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New Black Wall Street Market failed. But there’s hope its mission won’t.

Ben Crump holds presser alleging medical neglect of Fulton Jail inmate

Prominent civil rights attorney alleges medical neglect at Fulton jail

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Hawks fixing ‘deep’ damage caused by trusted exec, leader says

DeKalb parents find holes in school closure proposals

DeKalb is bracing for school closures. These parents say it’s the wrong move.

The first pre-fabbed section of Concourse D to be transported to the airport

Judge shields Atlanta from Trump executive orders in federal funding case

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These ‘smart fabric’ sheets could revolutionize how hospitals prevent bedsores

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Developer that sued South Fulton over zoning is poised to get $9M tax break

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Atlanta and Fulton County can solve jail crisis, if we choose real solutions