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16-year-old shot, killed in year’s first homicide on MARTA property

The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the teen Tuesday, a day after the shooting, as Xavier Wright, who would have turned 17 next week.

Georgia issues initial drought declaration to encourage water conservation

Georgia declares ‘Level 1′ drought, urges conservation. Here’s what to know.

The move will require public water systems to encourage conservation as a historic and unusual spring drought grips Georgia.

A bridge not far from Captain Herb Emory’s former home in Douglas County is dedicated to the late great traffic reporter. (Courtesy of Channel 2 Action News)
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Road signs honoring Captain Herb Emory, Royal Marshall give comfort in traffic

Georgia named roads and intersections after WSB radio figures Captain Herb Emory and Royal Marshall, turning everyday Atlanta traffic into moments of memory and reflection.

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Covington’s Bridgestone Golf facility to close after 36 years

The Bridgestone Golf plant in Covington will shut down in June, citing supply chain challenges and shifting production overseas.

They were expelled from the Georgia Legislature. Now they’re honored.

Double amputee released after 15 months in Georgia ICE detention

Rodney Taylor faced deportation to Liberia but has instead been reunited with this family.

Zelma Redding in her words: ‘I only had one love in my life ... Otis.’

Zelma Redding: ‘I only had one love in my life … Otis.’

Zelma Redding, widow of Otis Redding, reminisces about her life with the legendary Georgia soul singer, including how they met, and all that's happened since his 1967 death.

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Deborah Leslie

Clayton prosecutor who used AI gets suspended from Georgia Supreme Court

Asst. DA Deborah Leslie, whose use of artificial intelligence led to her filing briefs loaded with phony case law, can’t practice before the state’s high court for six months.

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Is it AI? DeKalb’s wrong map shows potential pitfalls of government tech use

When DeKalb County sent out a satellite map illustrating locations where recent alleged arsons took place, it meant to inform the public with some facts. The problem? The map ...

Atlanta police train for mass casualty

Police, fire officials hold active shooter training at Centennial Olympic Park

Human rights activists applaud the training but hope police make more use of the diversion center for minor offenses.

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Workers sort mail-in and drop-off ballots at the Fulton County sorting center at State Farm Arena on Tuesday evening, Nov. 3, 2020, just before polls closed. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Fulton seeks to block federal subpoena targeting 2020 election workers

Atlanta police train for mass casualty

Police, fire officials hold active shooter training at Centennial Olympic Park

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Guilty: Midtown shooter’s insanity defense fails at trial

Evergreen Business - Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo gives nearly $3 million to Atlanta organizations for housing, small business

They were expelled from the Georgia Legislature. Now they’re honored.

Double amputee released after 15 months in Georgia ICE detention

Hawks Ridge Golf Club

An exclusive North Georgia golf club sold. It’s part of a big trend in golf.

Sweet Auburn Springfest

Let the fun begin: 6 ways to get outside and enjoy May

H.J. Russell and Co. historical marker

He built an empire that helped build Atlanta. A new marker honors him.

Louisville UPS Plane Crash

In Louisville, where UPS is a ‘hometown company,’ crash recovery continues

SCAD fire

‘Very emotional’: SCAD students lose mementos, portfolios in Atlanta dorm fire