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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.
Mandi Albright writes the AJC's Deja News feature and is an online presentation specialist with the AJC's Digital Presentation team.
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Relatives in Georgia, El Salvador devastated by I-85 crash that killed 8
Family members in Georgia, El Savador devastated by crash that killed 8 family members
Atlanta approves ‘No Kings’ march permit
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens’ administration said it supported the first “No Kings” march held in June and expects upcoming events this weekend to remain peaceful.
Father charged with murder after baby’s disappearance in Clayton County
From the beginning, Clayton County police investigators said they knew something wasn’t right about the father’s story that his young son had been kidnapped by robbers.
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New Georgia Project shuts down, ending a decade of political influence in state
Founded in 2013, the organization was credited with registering tens of thousands of left-leaning voters who helped turn Georgia into a political battleground.
In TV ad blitz, ICE makes a play for Atlanta police officers
ICE spent more money on its recruitment campaign in Atlanta this month than in any other city.
Street vendors fear being sidelined by Atlanta’s World Cup permit freeze
Permits for street vendors and community gatherings are on pause downtown during FIFA activities under Mayor Dickens’ executive order issued last month.