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Newton commissioners acquitted of money laundering face retrial on other charges

Two suspended Newton commissioners were found not guilty Wednesday of several money laundering charges tied to a real estate deal, but their federal court cases aren’t over.

Third Democratic state lawmaker pleads guilty to COVID unemployment fraud

State Rep. Sharon Henderson pleaded guilty to defrauding the government by taking COVID-19 pandemic-era unemployment benefits she was not entitled to.

What’s new in Georgia schools? Screen time limits, tuition hike and more.

The 2026-2027 school year is starting this week, with new leaders, new rules, new schools and new payment plans.

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South Downtown’s $140M building boom slows after Atlanta’s World Cup frenzy

Atlanta Public Schools unveils new tactical, drone security teams

Atlanta Public Schools unveils tactical, drone security teams

A new tattoo at East River Tattoo in New York, April 11, 2024. (Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet/The New York Times)

Aging with ink: What older adults should know before getting a tattoo

Interstate 285

Rainy forecast postpones this weekend’s I-285 closure

Delta DASH

2 Delta planes have close call at Atlanta airport

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15-year-old arrested after men found dead near Doll’s Head Trail in DeKalb

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RenderATL bringing Atlanta music stars to this year’s tech conference

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Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams

Stockbridge mayor defends himself against claims of improper P-card spending

Alleged serial rapist pleas XXX in DeKalb. Cases in other counties remain open.

DeKalb DA wants ‘biased’ judge off all criminal cases