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Atlanta producer Jermaine Dupri drops royalty lawsuit against Sony

Atlanta music producer Jermaine Dupri drops a lawsuit that had sought millions from Sony Music Entertainment, saying in court records the situation has been resolved.

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Judge grants immunity to man in DeKalb library shooting, citing self-defense

A man who was previously charged after a shooting at a DeKalb County library had his charges dropped after a judge found he acted in self-defense, officials say.

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Some soil contaminated after truck carrying diesel overturns, officials say

Some contaminated soil was identified after a truck carrying around 7,500 gallons of diesel fuel overturned Friday morning in DeKalb County, officials say.

Georgia News
Georgia Votes - Counties

7 counties that could shape Georgia’s race for governor

Recent polls show a toss-up between Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson. So even a small change in turnout could mean tens of thousands of votes.

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Traffic roundabouts throwing you for a loop? Data says they increase safety.

GDOT is opting for roundabouts over traffic lights at hundreds of interstate interchanges and other high-traffic intersections across the state.

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Major gateway to the Okefenokee Swamp is getting a new name

Stephen C. Foster State Park, one of three main entrances to Georgia’s famed Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, will now be called Okefenokee State Park.

Crime & Public Safety
Jimmie Steverson, Warm Springs suspect
BREAKING

GBI issues Blue Alert in search for suspect accused of killing Georgia officer

Warm Springs police officer Chris Fisher was killed late Tuesday, leading to a massive search for the suspect.

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UPDATE

Father who spent decades in prison for baby’s death released, waiting new trial

Danyel Smith got to go home for the first time in more than two decades after a judge on Tuesday granted him bond ahead of a new trial.

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Atlanta mayor reduces asking price for city jail, but there’s a catch

Mayor Andre Dickens is offering to sell the city jail to the county for around $68 million, but he also wants $200 million for a new hospital on Atlanta's Southside.

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Alpharetta asked whether an NHL arena is feasible. Here is the report.

The tiny RFID chip has revolutionized how UPS ships packages

UPS shuffles executive ranks as it charts its new strategy

Fox Theatre

The latest addition to Atlanta’s Fox Theatre? A content studio.

Stockbridge City Council member LaKeisha Gantt, seen here during a Council work session in July, has been disqualified from a proceeding that could end with the removal of Mayor Jayden Williams from office. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Judge disqualifies Council member from Stockbridge mayor’s hearing

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AJC EXCLUSIVE

Georgia families sue Meta, accuse its data center of tainting their water

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Georgia city pays $10M to end legal saga in Yale student’s death

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Atlanta-area rapper gets 6 years in $6.5 million check fraud scheme

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5 arrested in fight at high school football game, officials say

Eagles Nest Church redevelopment

‘From Kohl’s to Souls’: A former Roswell big box store is becoming a church