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Georgia judge resigns while under GBI investigation

The chief magistrate judge of a South Georgia county has resigned amid misconduct allegations, including that he engaged in “extra-judicial activity” with litigants.

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Developer of Medley in Johns Creek lands big name to develop luxury hotel

Medley is one of metro Atlanta’s most closely watched projects and is part of a broader vision to create a nearly 200-acre town center within Johns Creek.

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Georgia football coach Kirby Smart sold Athens home below asking price

University of Georgia Bulldogs football coach Kirby Smart sold his Athens home during the 2025 season for $3 million.

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Atlanta homicides drop in 2025 to under 100

Atlanta homicides on the decline, drop below 100 for first time since 2019

Atlanta had 98 homicides in 2025, down from 126 the previous year. It was the first year Atlanta had fewer than 100 homicides since 2019.

Fans packed in Piedmont Park as Atlanta rapper Future closed out night one of ONE Musicfest on Oct. 25, 2025, at Piedmont Park. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)

Future’s latest album art sparks copyright lawsuit

An Atlanta photographer claims in a lawsuit that his images of the Dungeon Family home are unlawfully being used to promote the latest album of rapper Future.

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Georgia judge resigns while under GBI investigation

The chief magistrate judge of a South Georgia county has resigned amid misconduct allegations, including that he engaged in “extra-judicial activity” with litigants.

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