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Antonio May

In legal twist, deputy convicted in jail death case after civil suit failed

Former Fulton County Sheriff’s Office deputy Arron Cook pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and violation of oath charges this week in the 2018 death of Antonio May.

Interstate checkpoint ruse
AJC CONTRIBUTOR

It’s time for schools to have ‘the talk’ with students about police stops

Driver’s education at Georgia high schools should be required to have a course on how to interact with law enforcement.

Georgia Shootings

Third victim dies after fatal DeKalb shooting spree, police say

The DOJ added a federal firearm charge to the lengthy list that Olaolukitan Adon Abel is facing after a shooting spree on April 13.

Georgia News
Bentina Terry
AJC HER+STORY

These are the four skills you need to be a leader, says a top Atlanta exec

Southern Co. executive Bentina Terry said there are certain skills she looks for in leaders.

Bentina Terry
AJC HER+STORY

Southern Co. exec: A career doesn’t always follow a straight line

Bentina Terry transitioned from a career as a lawyer to become an executive at Southern Company.

ICE Georgia Numbers

ICE begins 2026 with high pace of arrests in Georgia

Georgia ranks as a top state in the country for enforcement, updated federal data shows.

Crime & Public Safety
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Insanity defense tested in fatal Midtown shooting trial

Trial started in Atlanta on Monday against Raissa Kengne, who claims she is not guilty by reason of insanity in the shooting deaths of two men in Midtown in 2022.

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ICE Georgia Numbers

ICE begins 2026 with high pace of arrests in Georgia

Georgia ranks as a top state in the country for enforcement, updated federal data shows.

New giant pandas

Giant pandas are coming back to Zoo Atlanta after 2-year hiatus

The zoo had been without pandas since 2024, after a 25-year period.

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From Michelin star to farm life: Why this chef left Atlanta behind

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Peach Building foreclosure

Atlanta apartment building with a famous peach sculpture foreclosed

WALMART DRONE

Walmart drone delivery proposals denied in one metro Atlanta county

Norfolk Southern safety train

Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific ‘on track’ to refile for merger next week

Jai'Len Josey

Jai’Len Josey is Atlanta’s new R&B leader, years after ‘trial and error’

Hyundai IONIQ 9

The Iran war sent fuel prices soaring. It’s giving EV sales a boost.

carlotta harrell

Henry County Commission chair abruptly fires top administrative officer

Georgia officials weigh actions to save water as drought deepens

Georgia officials weigh triggering drought response plan to help save water

Brian McKnight

R&B singer Brian McKnight sues son, ex-wife as public battle intensifies

UPS truck

Why UPS wants to ship your returns more than your online orders

Ga 400 breaks ground

Your commute on Ga. 400 is about to get worse. Then it’ll get better (maybe).