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George Mathis has worked in the AJC newsroom since 1999 in a variety of roles including editing local news, blogger and columnist.
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Former Lawrenceville gas utility official charged with racketeering
A grand jury indicted Joshua Heath Morris, a former assistant director of the city's natural gas utility, in what prosecutors described as a contract kickback scheme.
1h agoArmed shooter reports at Georgia universities appear to be a hoax, officials say
The University of Georgia, Clark Atlanta University and the University of West Georgia all dealt with the public safety incidents on Friday evening.
Student accused of bringing gun to Gwinnett high school, threatening classmate
The incident happened at Shiloh High School. No one was injured, the school's principal said.
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Georgia could restart regional energy, water reviews for data center proposals
Georgia is weighing rule changes to once again make certain data centers disclose information about their resource requirements to local planning authorities.
From Ponzi fallout to party power: Frost dynasty clings to Coweta GOP
By the end of the two-hour meeting, Brant Frost V had stepped down as Coweta County GOP chair. But in a show of his continued influence, he took on a new role.
After a decade of delays, $148M renovation to Cross Keys High begins
The $148 million project is expected to be completed in 2028. The school, which serves about 1,600 students, will remain open during construction.