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AJC Deja News: DeKalb sheriff-elect Derwin Brown's murder in 2000 shocked metro Atlantans

Former DeKalb Sheriff Sidney Dorsey, who had his rival killed, dies in prison

The Augusta State Medical Prison inmate, who confessed to his 2000 crime in prison in 2007, died of natural causes at 86, the Georgia Department of Corrections says.

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Metro Atlanta sheriff arrested for DUI in county-issued SUV, officials say

A metro Atlanta sheriff was booked into his own jail Friday after being accused of driving under the influence, officials said.

Security guard accused in 90-year-old man’s Buckhead stabbing goes to trial

Security guard acquitted in deadly Buckhead stabbing of 90-year-old man

Janet Williams was acquitted Friday on all counts, including murder, in the 2024 killing of a 90-year-old who lived in the Atlanta Housing Authority building where she worked.

Georgia News
Dimpled trout lilies
WILD GEORGIA

This bloom named for a fish signals Georgia’s wildflower season is underway

Trout lilies are some of the state’s earliest blooming native wildflowers. And they're blooming right now.

Greening of Forsyth Park Fountain

Savannah shows its true color as fountain dyed green for St. Patrick’s Day

The iconic Forsyth Park fountain in Georgia's oldest city turned green Friday ahead of the Savannah St. Patrick's Day Parade, one of the biggest celebrations in the U.S.

Battery plant at the center of trade-secret fight

SK Battery lays off nearly 1,000 employees at North Georgia plant

The move comes as the Trump administration has cut once-robust federal tax incentives for consumers and manufacturers of electric vehicles.

Crime & Public Safety
Homeless encampent on Leonard Tate Street SE

With World Cup knocking, homeless camp cleanup proceeds at downtown’s doorstep

Atlanta cleared a large homeless encampment near Grady ahead of the World Cup, part of its “Downtown Rising” push to place people in housing and improve safety.

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Hall County Sheriff Gerald Jay Couch

Kemp orders probe into Hall County sheriff’s DUI charge after Four Lokos

Gov. Brian Kemp ordered an investigation Friday into a metro Atlanta sheriff accused of driving in his county-issued SUV after drinking Four Lokos.

Delta

Delta settles lawsuit over maintenance worker’s death

Delta Air Lines has settled a lawsuit over the death of a worker killed in a 2024 tire explosion at its Atlanta maintenance facility, as related litigation continues.

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MARTA Reach

What to know about MARTA’s new curb-to-curb service launching Saturday

Farewell to the King of Cabbagetown, who sometimes meowed like Dexter the Cat

Farewell to the king of Cabbagetown, who sometimes meowed at Dexter the cat

Delta

Delta settles lawsuit over maintenance worker’s death

Bikes stolen from afterschool cycling program

Stolen bikes derail program that teaches Atlanta youth to ride

Atlanta Science Festival

The 2026 Atlanta Science Festival wants to help you trust science again

President and CEO of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Donna Hyland speaks during a press conference on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at the new Arthur M. Blank Pediatric Hospital in Atlanta. (Christina Matacotta for the AJC)

CEO Donna Hyland retiring from Children’s Healthcare, successor named

Free headshots and job offers on the spot: How Atlanta is trying to staff up before the World Cup

How Atlanta is helping businesses staff up before World Cup

Lady Gaga
CONCERT REVIEW

Lady Gaga, at peak of pop powers, returns to Atlanta with cinematic Mayhem Ball

Delta centennial

Delta announces executive shake-up