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Man accused of shooting Tifton officers dies after jail incident, officials say
A man charged with shooting two Tifton police officers has died following an “isolated incident” at the Coffee County Jail, officials confirmed.
Teen in critical condition after shooting at South Fulton apartments
Police say a 15-year-old is in critical condition after being shot at a South Fulton apartment complex. Investigators remained on the scene shortly before 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Groundbreaking and `homecoming’: Civic Center redevelopment finally underway
Atlanta officials broke ground on a $1B Civic Center redevelopment, starting with 148 affordable senior apartments in Old Fourth Ward.
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Georgia districts forge their own way as troubled program faces a crossroads
School districts are dropping out of GNETS to serve students with emotional and behavioral disabilities.
Ex-Truett McConnell VP indicted in case tied to sex abuse probe
A White County grand jury has indicted a former Truett McConnell University vice president, accusing him of lying to a county sheriff investigator.
Dickens asks top donors for $250K to help fund inauguration events
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is soliciting up to $250,000 from top donors to sponsor three days of events celebrating his second-term inauguration.















