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Fuel spill at Atlanta airport goes  into the Flint river

Environmental groups threaten to sue Atlanta airport over spills into river

The Southern Environmental Law Center and the Flint Riverkeeper threaten to sue the Atlanta aiport over spills of fuel, sewage and other substances into the Flint River.

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Carl Timothy “Tim” Tench

Gainesville city employee faces 99 counts, accused in $1.5M embezzlement scheme

A longtime Gainesville employee is facing charges, accused of stealing more than $1 million from the city over several years before he was fired in June, officials said.

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International Paper Mill Closure

For sale: 735 acres of Savannah riverfront long home to now-closed paper mill

International Paper has put 735 acres of prime land along Savannah's riverfront up for sale after shuttering its mill that had employed 800 Georgia workers.

Crime & Public Safety
Carl Timothy “Tim” Tench

Gainesville city employee faces 99 counts, accused in $1.5M embezzlement scheme

A longtime Gainesville employee is facing charges, accused of stealing more than $1 million from the city over several years before he was fired in June, officials said.

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Apalachee Verdict?

Apalachee shooter’s father faces sentencing at hearing starting Thursday

In March, a jury from neighboring Hall County found Colin Gray guilty of second-degree murder, among other charges. His sentencing hearing is Thursday.

Constitution lakes park shooting
UPDATE

15-year-old arrested after men found dead near Doll’s Head Trail in DeKalb

A 15-year-old has been arrested after two men were found fatally shot at a DeKalb County park last week, authorities said.

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