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Failure to re-shackle Rockdale inmate ‘contributed’ to escape, sheriff says

New information has revealed how a Rockdale County detainee was able to escape custody at Grady Memorial Hospital on Dec. 1.

Freezing weather in Atlanta

Some Georgians could see snow this weekend, but not likely in metro Atlanta

Metro Atlanta will get a short reprieve from extreme cold Friday afternoon, but more waves of bone-chilling weather will follow over the weekend.

Man arrested after little brother is shot to death, police say

Man arrested after teen brother finds his gun, is shot to death, police say

It was the second time in a matter of days that an unintentional shooting killed a metro Atlanta teenager, according to police.

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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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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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Atlanta officer grazed by bullet while nabbing murder suspect

Police say the suspect had been on the run from DeKalb County authorities for more than three years. Now he’s facing charges in Fulton County, too.

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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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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

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Ex-DeKalb superintendent called 911 after altercation with wife

Georgia opts in to new federal school voucher program

Georgia opts in to new federal school voucher program. Here’s what to know.

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Oversight commission begins review of Mayor Dickens’ neighborhood plan

Mass cancellations hit Atlanta airport, shutdown causes uncertainty

Atlanta hit TSA record in 2025 with 30 million passengers

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$10M Amazon fraud trial exposes Atlanta-area conspiracy

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Eastside Beltline light rail work secretly halted last year

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$250K verdict, separate guilty plea hint at issues in DeKalb jail