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These ‘smart fabric’ sheets could revolutionize how hospitals prevent bedsores

Georgia Tech researchers are piloting crib-based sensor technology at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, using an app to alert staff when patients are at risk.

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Gov. Kemp on Georgia wildfires: ‘Not out of woods’ but ‘better’ after rain

Gov. Brian Kemp toured drought-stricken South Georgia Tuesday as officials reported headway fighting big wildfires but warned they wouldn't be extinguished soon despite rain.

Georgia Guidestones

5 things we’ve learned so far about the Georgia Guidestones explosion

The AJC’s “Who Blew Up The Guidestones?” podcast has unearthed new details about the 2022 attack on the controversial Stonehenge-like monument.

Crime & Public Safety
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16-year-old shot, killed in year’s first homicide on MARTA property

The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the teen Tuesday, a day after the shooting, as Xavier Wright, who would have turned 17 next week.

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15 fires in 7 hours: DeKalb man accused of arson during drought

The fires were set late Sunday night into Monday morning, within a half-mile radius of the Clarkston GSU Perimeter College.

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Father accused of slaying, burying children in Georgia backyard gets plea deal

Georgia prosecutors dropped death penalty trial for Elwyn Crocker Sr. after plea deal of life in prison without parole for man accused of killing, burying his two children.

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(From left) Jacqueline Adams, LaDena Bolton and Oneka Willabus are candidates for the Super District 7 seat on the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners. The race will be decided in the May 19 primary or in a June runoff. (Courtesy)

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Atlanta council president wants a city car and driver for official business

Georgia issues initial drought declaration to encourage water conservation

Georgia declares ‘Level 1′ drought, urges conservation. Here’s what to know.

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Ex-Alabama tackle pleads guilty in $20M NFL player impersonation case

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Insanity defense tested in fatal Midtown shooting trial

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Waffle House preps for World Cup with new retail storefront

Georgia’s pre-K program among the best in the U.S., report says

For Georgia pre-K, 3-year-olds could be the next frontier

ICE Georgia Numbers

ICE begins 2026 with high pace of arrests in Georgia

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CONCERT REVIEW

Bruno Mars brings funk perfection to first Atlanta tour stop in nearly 10 years