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Judge grants immunity to man in DeKalb library shooting, citing self-defense

A man who was previously charged after a shooting at a DeKalb County library had his charges dropped after a judge found he acted in self-defense, officials say.

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Some soil contaminated after truck carrying diesel overturns, officials say

Some contaminated soil was identified after a truck carrying around 7,500 gallons of diesel fuel overturned Friday morning in DeKalb County, officials say.

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Pedestrian killed, struck by multiple vehicles on I-75/85 North in Atlanta

Parts of the Downtown Connector were closed early Thursday amid the morning commute after a pedestrian was fatally struck, officials say.

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A beloved mascot tradition will return for a Georgia football team. But when?

Georgia Southern's bald eagle mascot, Freedom, died unexpectedly in March 2025. Training of the next generation, Freedom II, continues as the 2026 season nears kickoff.

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House Republicans press for details on investigation of Atlanta federal judge

In a letter Tuesday, the U.S. House Judiciary Committee sought details of a misconduct case against an Atlanta federal judge, saying her "egregious" behavior is concerning.

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Everton Blair, Georgia’s first openly gay congressman, sworn into office

Everton Blair Jr. cast his first votes after being sworn into the U.S. House on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026.

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Esther Clark, the grandmother of Danyel Smith, wears a T-shirt supporting him outside of the Gwinnett Justice & Administration Center in 2022. Smith was convicted for shaking his baby to death but was granted a new trial earlier this year. On Tuesday, he was granted bond and released to home confinement. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)
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Father who spent decades in prison for baby’s death granted bond, waiting new trial

Danyel Smith can go home for the first time in more than two decades after a judge on Tuesday granted him bond ahead of a new trial.

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House Republicans press for details on investigation of Atlanta federal judge

In a letter Tuesday, the U.S. House Judiciary Committee sought details of a misconduct case against an Atlanta federal judge, saying her "egregious" behavior is concerning.

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Atlanta police recruit killed in motorcycle crash on way to work, officials say

An Atlanta Police Department employee was killed in a crash on the city’s southeast side early Tuesday, officials said.

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Tyler Perry Studios launches division to champion new filmmakers

Pedestrian hit and killed on Downtown Connector
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Teachers’ group: Cobb educators questioned about reactions to superintendent’s speech

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Atlanta producer Jermaine Dupri drops royalty lawsuit against Sony