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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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Traffic roundabouts throwing you for a loop? Data says they increase safety.

GDOT is opting for roundabouts over traffic lights at hundreds of interstate interchanges and other high-traffic intersections across the state.

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A major gateway to the Okefenokee Swamp is getting a new name

Major gateway to the Okefenokee Swamp is getting a new name

Stephen C. Foster State Park, one of three main entrances to Georgia’s famed Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, will now be called Okefenokee State Park.

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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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Opinion: Purpose found, ideas sought for ATL city jail

Atlanta mayor reduces asking price for city jail, but there’s a catch

Mayor Andre Dickens is offering to sell the city jail to the county for around $68 million, but he also wants $200 million for a new hospital on Atlanta's Southside.

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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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The tiny RFID chip has revolutionized how UPS ships packages

UPS shuffles executive ranks as it charts its new strategy

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The latest addition to Atlanta’s Fox Theatre? A content studio.

Stockbridge City Council member LaKeisha Gantt, seen here during a Council work session in July, has been disqualified from a proceeding that could end with the removal of Mayor Jayden Williams from office. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Judge disqualifies Council member from Stockbridge mayor’s hearing

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Georgia families sue Meta, accuse its data center of tainting their water

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Georgia city pays $10M to end legal saga in Yale student’s death

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Atlanta-area rapper gets 6 years in $6.5 million check fraud scheme

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5 arrested in fight at high school football game, officials say

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‘From Kohl’s to Souls’: A former Roswell big box store is becoming a church

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