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Georgia school schooter was “obsessed” with Parkland shooting

Apalachee shooting suspect was ‘obsessed’ with Parkland incident, jury told

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A 2024 aerial image of Savannah, where on Monday a schoolteacher was killed in a traffic accident by a driver fleeing from an attempted stop by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, police said. (Miguel Martinez/AJC 2024)

Police: Savannah teacher killed after other driver flees ICE traffic stop

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Social media-focused progressive news outlet Courier expands to Georgia

New Airport screening equipment at Hartsfield-Jackson international airport

TSA officers working without pay during latest government shutdown

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Man killed in shooting at closed SW Atlanta dentist office identified

Driver in DeKalb teen’s death sentenced as passenger’s parents fight charges

County prosecutors have charged Sumanth and Anindita Rao with involuntary manslaughter, reckless conduct and maintaining a disorderly house.

NW Georgia man to serve 3 years for TikTok threat to kill Trump

Jauan Rashun Porter, 30, of Rome was sentenced Monday in federal court.

$1 million Powerball ticket sold at Gwinnett grocery store

The lucky ticket was purchased at a Publix on Loganville Highway SW near Loganville. The jackpot will climb to an estimated $113 million for Monday’s drawing.

Georgia News

Police: Savannah teacher killed after other driver flees ICE traffic stop

A motorist fleeing from Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents collided with another car Monday morning in Savannah, Georgia, killing a local schoolteacher.

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“We have 80 years of CARE history. I have 10 years of being the leader of CARE. And I cannot imagine a year that was more challenging than the one that we have just experienced in our history,” the Atlanta-based nonprofit’s CEO, Michelle Nunn, said in a recent interview. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

80 years of CARE: Nonprofit with WWII roots navigates huge foreign aid cuts

CARE sent its first relief packages to Europe after World War II. Tim Thomas, an 83-year-old Brit, remembers. Now, the Atlanta nonprofit is grappling with slashes to funding.

Orange Crush HBCU beach party gets makeover — and new name — after dispute

The Orange Crush HBCU spring break beach party is returning in 2026 to Georgia’s coast with a rebranding after a successful 2025 event sanctioned by Tybee Island.

Crime & Public Safety

Apalachee shooting suspect was ‘obsessed’ with Parkland incident, jury told

Colt Gray obsessively studied school shooters and even sent money to the person convicted of the mass shooting in Parkland, attorneys revealed to a jury on Monday.

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Police: Savannah teacher killed after other driver flees ICE traffic stop

A motorist fleeing from Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents collided with another car Monday morning in Savannah, Georgia, killing a local schoolteacher.

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Man killed in shooting at closed SW Atlanta dentist office identified

The shooting happened outside a closed dentist's office where Dr. David Mays' license to practice was issued, though his license has expired, according to state records.

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Politics

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The United States and Canada will meet for gold for the 7th time in Olympic women's hockey

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Atlantic Station residents want more say in the neighborhood’s future

Atlantic Station residents say store closures, including Publix, highlight how little influence they have in decisions at the privately owned development.

80 years of CARE: Nonprofit with WWII roots navigates huge foreign aid cuts

CARE sent its first relief packages to Europe after World War II. Tim Thomas, an 83-year-old Brit, remembers. Now, the Atlanta nonprofit is grappling with slashes to funding.

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Gridlock Guy: If NASCAR drivers can’t drive in sleet, then neither should you

Rain and sleet sent drivers sideways during NASCAR's Clash race, further proving why civilians should stay off roads in winter weather.

Training center referendum organizer submits petition

Atlanta ends referendum consulting deal with former clerk after $910K paid

City attorney recommends new safeguards for consultant contracts after reporting by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

See the valentines metro Atlanta students wrote to veterans

The seventh annual event distributed 1,700 cards to veterans.

Georgia Army veteran deported by ICE after 50 years in U.S.

Godfrey Wade was arrested by immigration authorities following a traffic stop and was deported because of minor criminal violations from 20 years ago.

Parents wonder if they should leave DeKalb in face of possible school closures

After the district announced more than two dozen potential school closures, DeKalb families are wondering what's next.

Civil Rights lawsuit is filed against Dekalb Police in the death of Arben Pilici

DeKalb County mother sues after son dies in police restraint

The family of a DeKalb County man who died after being restrained on his stomach by police said in a federal lawsuit this week that his civil rights were violated.

Pedestrian killed after illegal tint prompts DeKalb police pursuit, officials say

A 59-year-old man was fatally struck during the chase. The Georgia State Patrol is now investigating.

With man sentenced in Buckhead valet killing, victim’s mom looks to heal

Harrison Olvey was working as a valet near Tongue & Groove in 2023 when he noticed a man breaking into a vehicle and was shot. On Thursday, Randy King was sentenced.