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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.
Georgia declares ‘Level 1′ drought, urges conservation. Here’s what to know.
The move will require public water systems to encourage conservation as a historic and unusual spring drought grips Georgia.

Road signs honoring Captain Herb Emory, Royal Marshall give comfort in traffic
Georgia named roads and intersections after WSB radio figures Captain Herb Emory and Royal Marshall, turning everyday Atlanta traffic into moments of memory and reflection.

Buc-ee’s sues Georgia competitor with ‘confusingly similar’ brand
In a fight over cartoon animal mascots, Texas-based convenience store chain Buc-ee's is suing Georgia competitor Teddy's Market for trademark infringement.
4m agoMan accused of fudging water pollution reports, fouling Chattahoochee River
Federal prosecutors say a southwest Georgia wastewater facility operator falsified pollution data and discharged excessive bacteria into the Chattahoochee River.
4m agoCould Georgia’s fastest-growing county be closed for development?
Bryan County is home to the Hyundai EV plant and the posterchild for Georgia's "No. 1 place to do business" claim. But it is showing signs of being closed for development.
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Buc-ee’s sues Georgia competitor with ‘confusingly similar’ brand
In a fight over cartoon animal mascots, Texas-based convenience store chain Buc-ee's is suing Georgia competitor Teddy's Market for trademark infringement.
4m agoMan accused of fudging water pollution reports, fouling Chattahoochee River
Federal prosecutors say a southwest Georgia wastewater facility operator falsified pollution data and discharged excessive bacteria into the Chattahoochee River.
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Clayton prosecutor who used AI gets suspended from Georgia Supreme Court
Asst. DA Deborah Leslie, whose use of artificial intelligence led to her filing briefs loaded with phony case law, can’t practice before the state’s high court for six months.
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Atlanta expands open drinking near stadiums, tourist spots during World Cup
The Atlanta City Council also passed legislation making historic South Downtown the city’s first open container neighborhood.
City Council president withdraws request for car, driver after public backlash
`I hear you loud and clear,' Marci Collier Overstreet said.

If the CNN Center redo needs public funding, here’s what it could look like
Here's how the city of Atlanta and Fulton County could become partners in the redevelopment of the former CNN Center.

Fulton seeks to block federal subpoena targeting 2020 election workers
The subpoena seeks personally identifying information for thousands of paid and volunteer election workers.

Police, fire officials hold active shooter training at Centennial Olympic Park
Human rights activists applaud the training but hope police make more use of the diversion center for minor offenses.
Guilty: Midtown shooter’s insanity defense fails at trial
Raissa Kengne was found guilty but mentally ill at trial Monday in the shooting deaths of two men in Midtown in August 2022. She was sentenced to life in prison.

Wells Fargo gives nearly $3 million to Atlanta organizations for housing, small business
The Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta and Invest Atlanta have both gotten grants from Wells Fargo and its foundation to support initiatives across the city.
Double amputee released after 15 months in Georgia ICE detention
Rodney Taylor faced deportation to Liberia but has instead been reunited with this family.

An exclusive North Georgia golf club sold. It’s part of a big trend in golf.
In the years following the pandemic, golf's popularity has seen a surge after years of waning interest.
Let the fun begin: 6 ways to get outside and enjoy May
From art festivals and outdoor concerts to wellness walks and community expos, May brings a wide range of ways to stay active and connected before the summer heat sets in.


