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Ex-Amazon contractor gets 16 years in prison in $10M Atlanta fraud

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Falcons to play starters — but not Penix — in preseason finale vs. Dolphins

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Meta must pay millions to Georgia in social media addiction lawsuit

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Rev. Joanna Moseley Adams, trailblazing Atlanta Presbyterian minister, dies at 81

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Pedestrians walk along Edgewood Avenue in Atlanta on July 30, 2025, just two days after one person was killed and 10 others were injured in a shooting in the area. A second suspect was recently arrested in the case. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

A year later, 2nd arrest made in Edgewood shooting that killed 1, injured 10

Longtime Atlanta concert venue has new name, thanks to Florida credit union

Lanes of I-285 to be closed for weekend construction

Work crews along seven miles of Interstate 285 will install lane closures for road rehabilitation from Collier Drive in Fulton County to Paces Ferry Road in Cobb County.

Extreme heat prompts Georgia schools to rearrange operations and activities

The extremely hot weather is causing disruptions in some metro Atlanta schools, knocking out HVACs and prompting virtual learning where possible.

(From left) Zola Cooper, 4, and her sister Norah Cooper, 11 months, were found safe in a tow trailer after their babysitter abducted them, police say. (Courtesy of Atlanta Police Department)

Babysitter faces kidnapping, cruelty charges after girls found, warrant says

Camera footage shows the dramatic rescue of two missing girls from a tow trailer where police say their babysitter "jeopardized their health, safety, and well-being."

Georgia News

Ex-Amazon contractor gets 16 years in prison in $10M Atlanta fraud

A former Amazon contractor was sentenced Wednesday to 16 years in federal prison for her involvement in a $10 million Atlanta-area scheme to defraud the company.

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Battery recycling project headed to Georgia with help from $50M federal grant

A new project heading to Georgia will aim to recover and recycle battery scrap material more efficiently, with the help of a $50 million federal grant.

Large Atlanta law firm hit with data breach and associated lawsuit

Troutman Pepper Locke, one of Atlanta's largest and oldest law firms, says it notified the FBI about a recent data breach that it faces a proposed class action lawsuit over.

Crime & Public Safety

Ex-Amazon contractor gets 16 years in prison in $10M Atlanta fraud

A former Amazon contractor was sentenced Wednesday to 16 years in federal prison for her involvement in a $10 million Atlanta-area scheme to defraud the company.

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A year later, 2nd arrest made in Edgewood shooting that killed 1, injured 10

More than a year after nearly a dozen people were shot overnight in Atlanta’s Sweet Auburn neighborhood, another suspect is behind bars.

Large Atlanta law firm hit with data breach and associated lawsuit

Troutman Pepper Locke, one of Atlanta's largest and oldest law firms, says it notified the FBI about a recent data breach that it faces a proposed class action lawsuit over.

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Atlanta man wins $4.3M against Morgan & Morgan

Marietta man wins $4.3M in fight against Morgan & Morgan

Robert Wyrosdick accused law firm Morgan & Morgan of settling his lawsuit for $45,000 without his permission. He won $4.3 million in his legal malpractice fight.

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Man accused in Beltline attack pleaded guilty in prior stabbing, records show

Johnathan Hamby had a history of at least 30 prior arrests, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens says.

Bond hearing for Sidney Favors at Fulton County Courthouse

Reality TV star denied bond on child molestation charges in Fulton

Sidney “Starr” Favors was arrested earlier this month at a hotel in Hapeville and will remain in jail on pending child molestation charges.

North Point promotional items are available at the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chamber on Monday, August 24, 2026, during a public hearing at which the City Council is considering a master plan amendment, rezoning, conditional use, and variances to allow the redevelopment of North Point Mall as a mixed-use development in hopes of securing an NHL franchise. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Alpharetta approves North Point Mall’s pro hockey plan. Here’s what it means.

The City Council voted 4-3 to rezone the nearly 99-acre mall into something comparable to The Battery Atlanta at Truist Park.

A.M. ATL: Garbage day

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Morning, y'all. In your Aug. 24 update: the North Point Mall redevelopment debate, ICE in metro Atlanta schools, soccer history at Sanford Stadium and more.

After Northlake Mall closure, beloved comic book shop finds a new home

Challenges Games and Comics has a new home, one just across the highway.

Executive who led Diet Coke, New Coke launches remembered as humble leader

Brian Dyson, who spent decades working for Coca-Cola and Coca-Cola Enterprises, died Aug. 9 at the age of 90.

Norfolk Southern chief mechanical officer Dianne Barnett

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She started as a clerk at Norfolk Southern. Now she’s a top executive.

Dianne Barnett’s career began as a stenographer clerk in Birmingham. Now she's Norfolk Southern's chief mechanical officer.

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No, Freedom Park is not for sale

An Instagram post erroneously said GDOT was auctioning off the land, causing more than 1,000 people to share or comment.