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Gwinnett honors officer killed in the line of duty
On Saturday, law enforcement from across the state and community members gathered to mourn the loss of Gwinnett police officer Pradeep Tamang.

Body recovered from Milton pond believed to be Lil Jon’s son, police say
Nathan Smith, 27, was first reported missing Tuesday.

Donations pour in after 4 killed in DeKalb house fire
Four people are dead after a fire ripped through a DeKalb County home late Wednesday, officials said.

Georgia 1776: The ‘miracle’ of America’s newest colony and the Revolution
Georgia Day marks the 1733 founding of the last of the original 13 British colonies. In the American Revolutionary War, Georgia also was late to secure independence.
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First Liberty investigation leads to probe into another Georgia firm
The Georgia Secretary of State's office investigation into First Liberty Building & Loan appears to have grown.

Nickel is gold to EV makers. Why a coastal Georgia city opposes a refinery.
An effort to build a refinery to process nickel for the electric vehicle sector has stalled amid concerns about health, the environment and the company's track record.

Former DeKalb officer gets house arrest after guilty plea in fatal shooting
Russell Mathis was sentenced to 10 years’ probation, including two years of home arrest
1h agoFani Willis says Trump attorney fee requests would eat entire budget
Fulton County DA Fani Willis says she shouldn't have to pay nearly $17 million in legal fees to President Trump and his allies after her prosecution against them fell flat.
DoorDash driver killed in ‘domestic’ shooting outside Palmetto Elementary
Students and staff are safe after the Tuesday incident, according to Fulton County Schools. The school reopened Wednesday.
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Carolyn Wills, Atlanta arts scene patron and community activist, dies at 89
Known for her work rescuing the Fox Theatre and championing Atlanta arts, Carolyn Wills dies at the age of 89 after a lifetime of civic leadership.

The Roots and two other Grammy winners will headline Atlanta Jazz Festival
Kamasi Washington, The Roots and PJ Morton will headline this year’s Atlanta Jazz Festival to be held May 23-25 at Piedmont Park.

DeKalb Board of Commissioners withdraws anti-ICE resolution
Some commissioners said the resolution could make "the bluest county in Georgia" a target of the Trump administration or give residents a false sense of security.
Atlanta’s industrial market starts to recover from its post-COVID hangover
Two deals that eclipsed 1 million square feet were signed in metro Atlanta during the fourth quarter, doubling last year’s total.
One year on, fired CDC workers looking forward
The “Valentine’s Day Massacre” of 2025 launched a year of chaotic, “cruel” firings and cutbacks at the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, critics say.

MARTA: Derailment, ‘significant damage’ after heavy winds toppled tree
A southbound train derailed Dec. 29 after a tree fell on the tracks, according to a MARTA police report.

Second ICE detention warehouse confirmed in Georgia
Georgia’s immigrant detention network is expanding into Hall County, according to Oakwood city manager.
Teamsters union sues UPS for breach of contract
The Teamsters union has sued UPS for alleged violations of the institutions’ bargaining agreement, spurred by its recent voluntary driver buyout offers.

Atlanta has spent over $2.8M on training center litigation, consultant fees
The city has paid former city clerk Foris Webb III $910,000 as a consultant to help with a signature verification process that never even began.

Coca-Cola’s incoming CEO wants to accelerate innovation. Here’s how.
Coca-Cola’s incoming CEO, Henrique Braun, gave the public the first taste of his priorities during a Tuesday earnings call.






