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Parents sue Grady citing ambulance ‘failure’ after teen dies post-volleyball practice

The lawsuit against Grady and its emergency services alleges that Amanda Sylvester’s death “was completely preventable” if an ambulance had come when called.

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North Georgia starts to dry out after storm downs trees, floods roads

North Georgia will see a drier start to the weekend after the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur disrupted World Cup events, downed trees, cut power and flooded roads.

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Convicted felon charged in pregnant woman’s killing in DeKalb, police say

A man, previously convicted of manslaughter, is now accused of fatally shooting a pregnant woman through her window as she slept in her DeKalb County home, officials said.

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Here’s how much metro Atlanta gas prices could fall by Fourth of July

Metro Atlanta motorists can expect gasoline prices to continue to fall for the Fourth of July holiday, a busy time for travel.

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Ramonne and Terrica Thomas

Their son was killed in a PIT maneuver. Now, they’re suing to get answers.

Cobb County is being sued by the parents of a 21-year-old driver killed in a PIT maneuver by a county police officer during a high-speed chase.

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Former Democratic state lawmaker challenges GOP insurance commissioner

Democrat Keisha Sean Waites is trying to oust Republican incumbent John King in the race for Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner.

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2 more Cherokee deputies accused of misusing license plate reader database

Two Cherokee County Sheriff’s deputies are facing charges, accused of using the department’s license plate reader database for non-law enforcement purposes.

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Ramonne and Terrica Thomas

Their son was killed in a PIT maneuver. Now, they’re suing to get answers.

Cobb County is being sued by the parents of a 21-year-old driver killed in a PIT maneuver by a county police officer during a high-speed chase.

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MARTA stabbing suspect may face death penalty in federal case

A man accused of fatally stabbing a 66-year-old woman on a MARTA train has been indicted by a federal grand jury on a charge that carries the death penalty.

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Systems restored after data breach in city of Acworth, officials say

Wrongfully convicted man exonerated

Atlanta man freed after two decades behind bars for crime he didn’t commit

World Cup fans pack a MARTA train in downtown Atlanta for a game and the FIFA Fan Festival on Monday, June 15, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)
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Atlanta gets a win for World Cup traffic not being worse

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Atlanta, Decatur schools owed millions in sales tax funds after paperwork error

Sylvester

Parents sue Grady citing ambulance ‘failure’ after teen dies post-volleyball practice

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Morgan Stanley

Alpharetta is a finalist for Morgan Stanley’s $700M regional HQ

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North Georgia starts to dry out after storm downs trees, floods roads