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Attorney says mother in Lawrenceville hot car death made ‘good faith’ mistake

Deja Coleman, who is accused in her baby's death after he was left in a car outside her workplace, was described by her attorney as a sleep-deprived, single mother of three.

Family and friends gather for a celebration of life for Tianah Robinson at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta on April 18, 2026. Robinson, 16, was killed during a shooting at Piedmont Park following 404 Day celebrations. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Arrest made months after teen’s death at Piedmont Park on 404 Day

Nearly four months after a 16-year-old girl was fatally shot at Piedmont Park following 404 Day festivities, Atlanta police announced an arrest connected to the case.

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Former Atlanta Dream star Brittney Griner files for divorce, court records show

Former Atlanta Dream star and WNBA veteran Brittney Griner filed for divorce from her wife, Cherelle, in Fulton County on Thursday, court records show.

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Flooding in McCaysville

Water service restored after flood damages North Georgia town, officials say

McCaysville, a town of about 1,000 near the Tennessee border, and the surrounding area were hit by heavy weekend rain, damaging the city's water system.

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A meteor streaks across the sky during the annual Perseid meteor shower, in Spruce Knob, West Virginia. (Bill Ingalls/NASA via AP 2021)

Perseid meteor shower in Georgia: What to know, where to watch

The Perseid meteor shower will peak Aug. 12-13 and line up with a new moon, providing dark skies for better viewing opportunities.

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Colleagues defend Mike Collins’ handling of son-in-law drama

Senate candidate Mike Collins, seeking to unseat incumbent U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, says "if you really want to know where we stand, look at our voting record.”

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Home of Raffensperger spokesman struck by gunfire

Robert Sinners, communications director for Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, said there was no sign the incident was politically motivated.

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Former GSU football player killed in shooting during robbery, officials say

A 19-year-old is facing charges in an armed robbery and shooting, which left one dead and injured two, police said. The suspect was also injured.

Teddy's Market convenience store sued by Buc-ee's

Buc-ee’s fight with Georgia store in spotlight after late night show prank

Last Week Tonight host John Oliver used Canton small business’ legal fight with the Texas convenience giant to illustrate how the “trademark bully” operates.

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FDA advisers back unproven peptides despite safety warnings

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Fulton County jury awards $15 million

Fulton jurors award $15M to veteran’s family in medical malpractice trial

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Fulton County takes aim at data center tax breaks

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New affordable housing development coming to Lindbergh

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Ex-DeKalb superintendent indicted on charges related to family dispute

The Fulton County Commission is expected to consider and vote on a five-part plan aimed at lowering the county’s jail population.

Fulton County creates new group to draft annual budget

Mini-computers may have let hackers into a Georgia water system

Georgia water systems were hacked. Were minicomputers the way in?

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At Black Girls Code camp in Atlanta, girls learn to see themselves in tech

Roswell to help Mountain Park with TSPLOST projects

Fulton asks voters to extend transportation sales tax

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Amid data center pushback, Atlanta council debates new task force

Teddy's Market convenience store sued by Buc-ee's

Buc-ee’s fight with Georgia store in spotlight after late night show prank