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Former police officer sentenced to prison in hit-and-run death in Atlanta

Godreque Newsom was arrested after his sentencing at the courthouse and has been transferred to the Georgia Department of Corrections’ custody, jail records show.

Ciarre Campbell bond hearing in Fulton County court

NFL player’s brother accused in mother’s Buckhead death to remain in jail

Ciarre Campbell’s attorney withdraws a request for bond Tuesday in Fulton County court.

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Stockbridge mayor faces scrutiny as City Council strips him of access, duties

Jayden Williams, the newly elected mayor of Stockbridge, has been stripped of his access to city property, funds and certain responsibilities by the City Council.

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5 candidates, few voters in special election to fill David Scott’s seat

David Scott died on April 22 just hours after casting votes on the House floor. The special election underway will determine who fills his seat through January.

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FDA reviews peptide injections favored by RFK Jr. and wellness influencers

Federal health advisers are meeting to review a group of controversial chemicals called peptides.

Okefenokee backers ‘cautiously optimistic’ ahead of historic World Heritage vote

Okefenokee backers ‘cautiously optimistic’ ahead of World Heritage vote

The delegation that's in Busan, South Korea to support the Okefenokee's bid to join the World Heritage List is "cautiously optimistic" about the swamp's chances.

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$8.45M settlement reached over Atlanta apartment complex fire

The owners and managers of an Atlanta apartment complex destroyed by fire in late 2023 have agreed to pay $8.45 million to settle related lawsuits by affected tenants.

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Wellstar agrees to pay $4.25 million in privacy class action deal

Wellstar Health System agreed to pay $4.25 million to settle a class action accusing the company of disclosing protected health information to third parties.

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Ex-accountant gets 4 years in $5.3M theft scheme against Children’s Healthcare, feds say

A former accountant was convicted on money laundering charges after hacker stole millions from the children’s hospital system in 2023, according to U.S. Attorney’s office.

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DeKalb County Superior Court Judge Yolanda Parker-Smith illegally jailed a lawyer and improperly threatened to jail District Attorney Sherry Boston, according to misconduct charges filed Monday by the Georgia Judicial Qualifications Commission. (AJC file photo)

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Former police officer sentenced to prison in hit-and-run death in Atlanta

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Ciarre Campbell bond hearing in Fulton County court

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