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Paul Snyder, Braves legendary scout and executive, dies

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Rosalynn Carter’s hometown prepares final farewell

Rosalynn Carter’s Georgia hometown mourns loss of former first lady

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Here is schedule of ceremonies for Rosalynn Carter, who died Sunday

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Here is schedule of ceremonies for Rosalynn Carter, who died Sunday

Radcliffe Bailey, celebrated Atlanta painter and sculptor, dies at 55

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Ed Michaels, businessman and philanthropist, dies at 81

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Dr. Neil Shulman, author, humorist, humanitarian dies at 78

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Sportscaster and champion for disabled, Art Eckman dies at 81

Korean War hero Col. Ben Malcom dies at 94

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Former AJC editor Jim Wooten was a voice for conservatives

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Ellenburg-Dorsey came home to teach generation of Atlanta actors, dies at 83

Lena McLin, who taught music to Jennifer Hudson, Chaka Khan, dies at 95

Tommy Futch, who left mark on Atlanta comedy, dies from cancer

Elaine Widner dies at 64, reported around the world for CNN

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Atlanta loses fierce advocate with Sheila Merritt’s death

Moby, Atlanta country DJ, dies at age 69

Two Morehouse College students die in car crash

Marcene Thornton came home to impact Atlanta schools

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Louise Florencourt, gatekeeper of Flannery O’Connor’s legacy, dies

Connell Stafford, Coke executive, was behind-the-scenes political force

Hugh Carter Jr., ex-White House staffer and relative of Jimmy, dies

Episcopal deacon Jackie Watt broke down walls for herself and others

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Tom Moreland, powerful transportation chief, left ‘immeasurable’ impact

Gary McConnell, led Olympic security, Georgia emergency responses, dies

Charles W. Cherry II, award-winning journalist and Morehouse alum, dies

A celebration of life fit for a King

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Bill Shipp, irascible political journalist, dies at 89

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Bob Cohn, 88, built one of the world’s largest PR firms

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Marvin Arrington Sr., former Fulton judge, Atlanta council president, dies at 82

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‘Officer Don’ Kennedy, Atlanta children’s show host, dies at 93

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Atlanta entrepreneur Maceo Brown, 67, poured his life into young people

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Christine King Farris, MLK’s last sibling, has died

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George Heery Jr., Atlanta businessman, known for values and love of dogs

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Olympic gold medalist, former Auburn star Harvey Glance dies at 66

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Jingle Davis chronicled Georgia coastal life in reporting and books

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Pat Gann dies at 87, ran Atlanta arts festival 22 years

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Alvin S. Johnson, longtime Sandy Springs leader and resident dies at 81

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Ronald Klee dies at 84, volunteer, sports fan

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Gerald Bartels dies at 91, led Atlanta chamber of commerce

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Maynard Eaton, noted Atlanta journalist, dies at 73

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Mike Reeves, who powered Atlanta’s music and restaurant scene, dies

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‘Gator’ Rivers, Savannah commissioner, basketball legend, dies at 74

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Dr. Matthew McKenna, 65, public health expert dies

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Victor Nassar, doctor, community leader, dies at 85

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Thousands pay tribute to Atlanta megachurch pastor Charles F. Stanley

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Otis Redding III, son of the iconic King of Soul, dies at 59

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Charles Stanley, well-known preacher and evangelical broadcaster, dies at 90

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Evelyn Hood, 99, national sorority leader, educator, dies

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Carolyn Long Banks, first Black woman on Atlanta City Council, dies

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Lincoln Stone, Marietta artist, dies at 79

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Oz Nelson, who brought UPS headquarters to Atlanta, dies

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Atlanta’s Kenley Jones reported historic events

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Atlanta music executive who represented T.I., Travis Scott has died

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George Krasle, scuba teacher, inventor, married underwater, dies at 93

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David Bottoms, Georgia’s former poet laureate, dies at 73

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H.G. ‘Pat’ Pattillo, a builder with a larger vision, dies at 96

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Jim Balloun dies at 84, helped build Atlanta businesses, arts

Lo Jelks, Atlanta’s first Black television reporter, dead at 83

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Irwin Lowenstein, 87, former Rhodes furniture chief, dies

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Bishop James Morton, 76, noted musician and preacher, dies

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