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Gwinnett honors officer killed in the line of duty
On Saturday, law enforcement from across the state and community members gathered to mourn the loss of Gwinnett police officer Pradeep Tamang.

Body recovered from Milton pond believed to be Lil Jon’s son, police say
Nathan Smith, 27, was first reported missing Tuesday.

Donations pour in after 4 killed in DeKalb house fire
Four people are dead after a fire ripped through a DeKalb County home late Wednesday, officials said.

First Liberty investigation leads to probe into another Georgia firm
The Georgia Secretary of State's office investigation into First Liberty Building & Loan appears to have grown.

Nickel is gold to EV makers. Why a coastal Georgia city opposes a refinery.
An effort to build a refinery to process nickel for the electric vehicle sector has stalled amid concerns about health, the environment and the company's track record.

Bid to secure Georgia’s first World Heritage site enters the home stretch
World Heritage status is an honor reserved for the planet’s most iconic natural and cultural treasures — places like the Great Barrier Reef and Yellowstone National Park.
Fani Willis says Trump attorney fee requests would eat entire budget
Fulton County DA Fani Willis says she shouldn't have to pay nearly $17 million in legal fees to President Trump and his allies after her prosecution against them fell flat.
DoorDash driver killed in ‘domestic’ shooting outside Palmetto Elementary
Students and staff are safe after the Tuesday incident, according to Fulton County Schools. The school reopened Wednesday.

Driver in DeKalb teen’s death sentenced as passenger’s parents fight charges
County prosecutors have charged Sumanth and Anindita Rao with involuntary manslaughter, reckless conduct and maintaining a disorderly house.
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Second ICE detention warehouse confirmed in Georgia
Georgia’s immigrant detention network is expanding into Hall County, according to Oakwood city manager.
Teamsters union sues UPS for breach of contract
The Teamsters union has sued UPS for alleged violations of the institutions’ bargaining agreement, spurred by its recent voluntary driver buyout offers.

Atlanta has spent over $2.8M on training center litigation, consultant fees
The city has paid former city clerk Foris Webb III $910,000 as a consultant to help with a signature verification process that never even began.

Coca-Cola’s incoming CEO wants to accelerate innovation. Here’s how.
Coca-Cola’s incoming CEO, Henrique Braun, gave the public the first taste of his priorities during a Tuesday earnings call.

Wes Sarginson, former anchor and reporter for WSB and WXIA, dies at 82
The former WSB-TV and 11Alive reporter and anchor was known for his cowboy boots, hard work, generosity and inspirational storytelling.

Atlanta-based Court TV sold to true crime giant Law&Crime
The deal will impact Court TV’s Atlanta-based workforce, as a number of positions were eliminated.

Northside Hospital named as new title sponsor of Peachtree Road Race
After almost a half-century, the annual Peachtree Road Race is getting a new title sponsor and new name: the Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race.

Rough Draft Atlanta to consolidate local newspapers under one brand
The consolidation will save the company roughly the same amount of money as a salaried reporter position, which will be reinvested back into its reporting.
His dream led to an aviation career. He’s still inspiring Black kids to fly.
John Bailey's first taste of flying was the spark that would eventually lead him to launch Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines’ annual Dream Flight in 2000.
The Works is a landmark Atlanta project. It’s about to get much bigger.
Atlanta-based Selig Enterprises filed state paperwork Monday to move toward the second phase of its landmark project called The Works.





