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The controversial Civil War store in downtown Kennesaw has been the subject of intense debate in the increasingly diverse city. But since Myers' death and the store's abrupt closure last year, the Confederate flags that flew from the second story for decades have since removed. File photo. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

She won control of infamous Confederate shop in court. Then, she died.

The controversial Confederate store in the heart of downtown Kennesaw could have yet another new owner following the death of the longtime proprietor’s sister this month....

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Midtown roads to close for Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade

Staggered road and lane closures will take place throughout Saturday along Peachtree Street in Midtown.

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Security guard’s fatal shooting marks Acworth’s first homicide of the year

A 25-year-old Douglasville man is jailed on murder charge after police say he shot a security guard after the guard broke up a fight behind the Saddle Bar on Cowan Road.

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Junkyard Blawg Feb 20

D.J. Shockley gets rare, ‘surreal’ honor for Georgia football player

D.J. Shockley, who quarterbacked Georgia Bulldogs to SEC championship in 2005 season, becomes only second football player to give commencement address to UGA graduates.

Fulton Elections Board

Commissioners to consider $900 million hospital plan in south Fulton County

The Fulton County board of commissioners will consider a resolution on Wednesday authorizing officials to initiate construction of a $900 million hospital facility.

Brandon Shah

UGA alum killed in Old Dominion shooting remembered as leader, mentor

UGA grad and former Savannah‑based Army aviator Brandon Shah died in an Old Dominion shooting. Former students and Georgia service members remember his impact.

Crime & Public Safety
Press Conference regarding the death of Jada West

Family seeks answers about 12-year-old girl killed after school bus dispute

Attorneys for Jada West say they are trying to gather information from school district officials and law enforcement about the incident; no lawsuits have been filed yet.

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Ex-Amazon contractor found guilty in $10M fraud

A former Amazon contractor accused of stealing almost $10 million from the company in an Atlanta-area conspiracy has been found guilty of 30 associated federal charges.

Nygil Cullins

6 years after Rayshard Brooks, Atlanta begins public review of police shootings

Years after Rashard Brooks' death shook Atlanta, the Citizen Review Board issues first police shooting investigation ruling.

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Inside Jeffrey Epstein’s private jet, left untouched in South Georgia for nearly a decade

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Magic City is pure Atlanta, but its famous wings raise a question
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Magic City is pure Atlanta, but its famous wings raise a question

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Hall County teacher’s tragic death is a somber reminder cars are not toys

Fulton Elections Board

Commissioners to consider $900 million hospital plan in south Fulton County

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Charges dropped against teens in Hall County teacher’s death

Lines at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport due to staffing issues

Atlanta airport wait times climbed in the last week amid shutdown

Are buttons coming back to cars?
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Peak touchscreen? Why automakers are bringing back buttons and knobs.

Dycom training center

Atlanta-area facility to train infrastructure workers as data centers expand

long lines at hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta airport

Live airport security wait times and today’s trends

Atlanta litigator’s lessons after handling Door Dash’s insurance cases

Atlanta litigator brings DoorDash insight to company defense

Alleged serial rapist pleas XXX in DeKalb. Cases in other counties remain open.

She waited 13 years to face her rapist. Now, he faces life in prison.