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Systems restored after data breach in city of Acworth, officials say
A cybersecurity breach in the city of Acworth is still under investigation, but systems and services have been fully restored, officials said.
Atlanta man freed after two decades behind bars for crime he didn’t commit
Marquez Powell spent nearly 21 years in prison, but new DNA evidence proved his innocence, according to the Georgia Innocence Project.
Atlanta gets a win for World Cup traffic not being worse
Atlanta's first World Cup game brought heavy traffic to roads and MARTA stations during a commuting workday. Plans to accommodate the crush of fans largely held up.
Novel cases, charges in 46 counties: U.S. attorney reveals bold plan
Georgia’s most prominent federal law enforcement official says he's using every prosecution tool at his disposal, including those his predecessors ignored.
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Truett McConnell faces lawsuit from president it ousted in sex abuse scandal
Former president Emir Caner says he shouldn't have been fired from the Georgia Baptist college after a former student accused an administrator of pressuring her into sex.
This tire recycle facility near the Beltline could soon become apartments
Wood Partners said its project, called Alta West Midtown, is contingent upon receiving a $3.9 million tax break
Novel cases, charges in 46 counties: U.S. attorney reveals bold plan
Georgia’s most prominent federal law enforcement official says he's using every prosecution tool at his disposal, including those his predecessors ignored.
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2-year-old dies after apparent drowning at Roswell apartment pool, police say
The boy died Monday after officials responded to a reported drowning the previous evening at a Roswell apartment complex swimming pool, officials said.
Retired UFC champion arrested after being blocked from Delta flight
APD says Dustin Poirier was charged with public intoxication after being denied boarding on a Delta flight. He also yelled profanities and threatened to fight an officer.
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