Report: Politics keeps state patrol from closing posts

To read a report about the original audit in 2011, go to http://investigations.blog.ajc.com/2014/12/08/report-state-patrol-cant-close-posts-due-to-political-pressure/.

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Ossoff finds firmer footing as 2026 race takes shape

Georgia Democrats increasingly are confident of the first-term lawmaker’s midterm chances, and Republicans are sounding pessimistic.

Department of Human Services cuts services to families to deal with deficit

As Georgia's Department of Human Services struggles with a massive deficit, Commissioner Candice Broce pleaded with state lawmakers for more funding.

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How former Republican Geoff Duncan plans to win Georgia for Democrats

With a pitch to Democrats, independents and 'disgusted' Republicans, Geoff Duncan says he's the only Democrat who can beat Republicans in 2026.

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Department of Human Services cuts services to families to deal with deficit

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Phone call reveals Trump pressuring Georgia speaker to overturn 2020 election

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Metro Atlanta’s worst times, days for traffic this holiday season

If you must travel on one of the busy days, consider leaving outside peak traffic hours.

Leader of Alpharetta firm accused in $300M Ponzi scheme pleads guilty

The former chief operating officer of an Alpharetta company at the center of an alleged $300 million Ponzi scheme has pleaded guilty to an associated fraud charge.

Georgia mom may sue state patrol after chase killed her teen son

A 19-year-old was killed when a driver fleeing a state trooper smashed into his vehicle in Atlanta. His family braces for a holiday season without their beloved son.