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Extended stay motel with ties to former governor facing lawsuit from residents
An extended stay motel company is facing a lawsuit after it forced several long-time residents to move out last month.
On Wednesday, as activists and former residents protested outside the Efficiency Lodge in south DeKalb County, another wave of renters who are behind on their payments were told to leave, despite the pending legal action that argues the evictions are unlawful.
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Armed guards are seen on the premises of the Efficiency Lodge on Flat Shoals Road on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, in Panthersville. (Elijah Nouvelage for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
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Photos: Gainesville defeats Rome in 5A semifinal
The Gainesville Red Elephants clinched a state championship berth with a win over Rome.
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PHOTOS: Falcons defeat Buccaneers at the buzzer
The Falcons defeated the Buccaneers on Thursday on a 43-yard field goal on the final play of the game.
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PHOTOS: Capitol lights up for Christmas holidays
Gov. Brian Kemp, family and others gather to light the capitol Christmas tree on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. The ceremony featured Spelman Glee Club.
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PHOTOS: Falcons fall again Sunday, this time to Seahawks
The Atlanta Falcons lost to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, 37-9, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The loss clinched an eighth straight losing season for the Falcons.
