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Escaped Rockdale inmate back in custody; internal investigation underway
An escaped Rockdale County inmate has been apprehended in Newton County after three days on the run, according to officials.
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Man killed in Bartow was person of interest in mother’s fire death, cops say
A man fatally shot by deputies in Bartow County on Monday was a person of interest in his mother’s death from a suspicious fire on Thanksgiving, officials confirmed Wednesday.
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Crashes kill 12 on Georgia roads during holiday weekend, down from 2024
Eleven people died on Georgia roads over the long holiday weekend, according to the Department of Public Safety.
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Henry Commission chair faces complaint over ethics hearing witnesses
Commission chairwoman Carlotta Harrell allegedly directed county employees under subpoena to leave hearing.
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OSHA cites construction firm for violations after death at Qcells site
Federal investigators probing a man’s death earlier this year at the construction site of Qcells’ second Georgia solar factory have cited a contractor there for violations.
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Small-town Georgia DA brings almost as many RICO cases as Fulton’s Fani Willis
Griffin Judicial Circuit has brought 13 RICO indictments since June 2020.
Crime & Public Safety
2 killed in Gwinnett leads to man arrested in Tennessee
A man was tracked down and arrested in Tennessee after being tied to a double homicide Friday evening in Gwinnett County, officials said.
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Coweta man arrested on murder charges in deaths of women, ages 82 and 79
Brandon Christopher Jones faces two counts of murder, according to the Coweta sheriff’s office. He was related to and lived with the two women he’s accused of killing.
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EXCLUSIVE
Late chief justice’s treasures on offer in unique estate sale
European antiques, fine art, rare books and unique collectibles owned by former Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice George Carley and his wife, Sandy, are for sale.
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Getting to undetectable: Why HIV resistance and adherence matter
Over the past four decades, advances in scientific research and medications for HIV have transformed the disease from a...
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5 questions you can’t ignore during the Medicare Annual Election Period
Right now is an important time to make decisions — especially for those who have Medicare or are helping loved ones who...
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CareSource gives Atlanta military families, veterans a choice
Atlanta is a hub for cutting-edge medical care in the region, and home to one of the biggest groups of military...
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A.M. ATL: Data rush
Morning, y'all. Your Dec. 5 update: A data center proposal causes a stir, new First Liberty legal troubles, weekend plans and more.
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After five years away, Atlanta’s Hoodrich Pablo Juan is back and better
Following his prison release, Hoodrich Pablo Juan is clear on his goals, and the AJC talked to him about his next steps.
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UPDATE
Sandy Springs police fatally shoot man who pulled gun, GBI says
A massive police presence swarmed the northern Sandy Springs area Thursday morning after officers fatally shot a man who pulled a weapon, according to authorities.
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Atlanta trending drier but cold for SEC championship weekend
Atlanta’s weekend forecast is looking drier than expected, good news for college football fans headed to Saturday’s SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Outgoing Atlanta City Council president named South Arts’ new leader
Douglas Shipman, the longtime nonprofit leader turned politician, will serve as South Arts’ new president and CEO.
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Atlanta opens door on first modular rapid-housing for homeless residents
The first-of-its-kind development, Waterworks Village, overlooks the nearby reservoir. It's part of Mayor Andre Dickens' initiative to build 500 units of for the unhoused.
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CDC vote looms on lifting recommended hepatitis B vaccine for newborns
The universal recommendation to vaccinate newborns against hep B is up for reconsideration when the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices meets today and Friday.
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A.M. ATL: To life, to life
Morning, y'all. Your Dec. 4 update: Georgia life expectancy rises, trouble for a rental property giant, where Santa gets holiday-ready and more.
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MAKING CONNECTIONS
Two centennials, one story: Delta and the Atlanta airport
Delta Air Lines and Hartsfield-Jackson both turn 100 this year, and you can’t tell the story of one without the other.
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Atlanta board of education approves school consolidation plan
The Atlanta school board voted unanimously Wednesday night to approve a consolidation plan, which would result in some school closures in a couple of years.