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As one of few women in SWAT, she’s reshaping this west Georgia team
The 27-year-old recently became the first woman to join the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office’s SWAT team, where she serves as a medic.
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Georgia teen builds app to simplify diabetes care for young patients
At only 18 years told, Drew Mendelow, a Georgia Tech freshman, is helping young patients manage their diabetes with his popular app.
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Still shopping? Here’s 50+ Georgia-made gifts for everyone on your list.
Shop local this holiday and Cyber Monday with Georgia-made gifts from Atlanta makers, boutiques and small businesses. Discover unique, thoughtful finds for every budget.
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Man locked up for 23 years despite evidence proving his innocence, lawsuit says
Although investigators had reason to believe Sandeep “Sonny” Bharadia wasn’t involved in the crime, they pushed forward with a case against him anyway, a lawsuit says.
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Parents are cautiously optimistic as Decatur slows school closure plans
School board members have said whatever they decide to do won’t affect the 2026-27 school year.
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Public service or nuisance? Atlanta attorney’s videos cause stir
An Atlanta personal injury lawyer's social media videos of witness testimony are upsetting medical malpractice defendants, who have asked local judges to intervene.
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New $2.5 million project aims to attack metro Atlanta’s smelly water problem
A $2.5 million grant will study ways to keep the nutrient pollution that fuels algae growth from flowing into Lake Lanier.
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Atlanta airport travelers should expect crowded security lines Monday
TSA had projected that Sunday would be the busiest holiday day for security at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Monday is expected to be the second busiest.
Gridlock Guy: Too much ‘holiday cheer’ can shatter silent night on the road
Sobriety, alertness, protection are tenets for a safe drive, as traffic volume increases late in the year.
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‘The only thing that changes is how we deliver it’
As the AJC nears the end of its print chapter, some of the reporters, editors and photographers who make the AJC reflect on their “big break" moments.

















