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Runners rally to support family of DeKalb officer killed in CDC shooting
Runners at the Atlanta’s Finest 5K race on Saturday raised money for the family of DeKalb County police Officer David Rose, who was killed in the line of duty last week.
Man acquitted in fatal shooting of off-duty Fulton County deputy in 2022
Alton Deshawn Oliver was acquitted on charges in the December 2022 fatal shooting of Deputy James Thomas, 24.
Veterans Affairs reassigning Atlanta-area nurses amid major overhaul
The VA’s Office of Inspector General released the results of a survey showing VA facilities in Georgia and across the nation had 4,434 staffing shortages as of April.
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Georgia counties are dying: Data shows ‘God’s Country’ is hollowing out
In a year or two, probably 100 of Georgia’s 159 counties will have more residents leaving the earth than arriving.
Emory Healthcare hit with lawsuit over mass layoffs
Emory Healthcare just fired around 540 full-time finance workers in violation of federal law, one of them alleges in a proposed class action lawsuit.
Gwinnett loses 47-year-old roller rink, but skate culture stays strong
Skate Along USA is closing in Lilburn after 47 years. The final skate is scheduled for Aug. 24.