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WILD GEORGIA

Georgia’s recent drought, wildfires could impact wildlife for years

The severe drought and wildfires gripping much of Georgia will likely have impacts on the state’s wildlife for years to come — but it’s not all doom and gloom.

US Wildfires

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.

MARTA Series

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 News
How to Escape From a Sinking Car

Why is floodwater so dangerous?

Flooding may not always receive the attention other weather-related disasters do, but floods can be deadly.

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VIDEO: Need to know hurricane facts

Everything you need to know about a flash flood

What is a flash flood and what makes them so dangerous? In an emergency, it's important to know the difference between a flash flood warning and a flood.

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Georgia polls
INTERACTIVE

Interactive: What Georgia Republicans think about the top races and issues

With weeks until Election Day, a new poll from the AJC shows who is leading the big Republican races and what they think about the major issues facing the state.

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Crime & Public Safety
Walter F. George Lake is on the border of Alabama and Georgia near Fort Gaines. (Bob Andres/AJC 2020)

Man 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.

buc-ee's vs. Teddy's

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.

Deborah Leslie

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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Stonecrest zoning laws need change

Stonecrest settles lawsuit over Metro Green recycling plant. What’s next?

Atlanta City Council
INSIDE CITY HALL

City Council president withdraws request for car, driver after public backlash

The Center tour

If the CNN Center redo needs public funding, here’s what it could look like

Dekalb AI

Is it AI? DeKalb’s wrong map shows potential pitfalls of government tech use

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Atlanta expands open drinking near stadiums, tourist spots during World Cup

Workers sort mail-in and drop-off ballots at the Fulton County sorting center at State Farm Arena on Tuesday evening, Nov. 3, 2020, just before polls closed. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Fulton seeks to block federal subpoena targeting 2020 election workers

Atlanta police train for mass casualty

Police, fire officials hold active shooter training at Centennial Olympic Park

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Guilty: Midtown shooter’s insanity defense fails at trial

Evergreen Business - Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo gives nearly $3 million to Atlanta organizations for housing, small business