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Fourth man charged with murder after Norfolk Southern contractor killed in Cobb

A fourth suspect has been charged after a contractor with Norfolk Southern was shot and killed last month at the company’s facility in Austell, officials say.

Daycare where child was injured has history of mistreatment, records show

Big Blue Marble Academy in Grovetown has had previous incidents involving physical mistreatment of children in recent years, state reports show.

Andy Stanley to step down as senior pastor from North Point Ministries

Andy Stanley announced he is stepping down as senior pastor of Atlanta's North Point Ministries next year.

Georgia News

Georgia House candidate fighting disqualification over voting record

An investigation into Georgia House candidate David Dillie says he voted in the Nevada primary in June and is ineligible to hold elected office in Georgia.

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Childcare injuries a major concern for Georgia leaders

Georgia governor and attorney general candidates say more needs to be done to protect children in daycare and to address issues revealed in an AJC investigation.

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Georgia man wins $5M at trial against Yamaha, Honda

Yamaha and Honda are liable for a Georgia man's aggressive cancer caused by asbestos exposure, a DeKalb County jury has found, awarding him $5 million.

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Crime & Public Safety

Georgia man wins $5M at trial against Yamaha, Honda

Yamaha and Honda are liable for a Georgia man's aggressive cancer caused by asbestos exposure, a DeKalb County jury has found, awarding him $5 million.

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All released from hospitals after Salem High football team bus crash

More than 20 Salem High School students and staff were taken for medical treatment following a school bus crash. All have now been released from hospital.

Social media celeb who flaunted lavish life indicted on $4M Georgia SNAP fraud

An Atlanta social media celebrity with millions of followers was federally indicted for fraudulently obtaining more than $4 million in SNAP benefits, authorities say.

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Goliath, similar Six Flags rides to get new safety feature following deadly incident

Did you feel that bang? Early morning implosion razes Chamblee office tower.

5 takeaways from Atlanta Public Schools’ State of the District address

Snapchat settles Georgia couple’s crash lawsuit on eve of trial

Tom Houck — raconteur, civil rights activist and former driver for MLK — dies at 79

Smyrna teen charged in dismemberment case had photo of body, detective says

MARTA’s Five Points renovation delayed, costlier than planned, officials say

A.M. ATL: Wait, there’s more

Spooked by candy prices? Georgia residents get creative for trick-or-treaters

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