5 things to know today: Ross Harris convicted in hot-car death trial

Jury convicts Ross Harris on all counts. In his closing statement, the lead defense attorney for Ross Harris accused the state of basing its case on little more than "demeanor and dirt." That turned out to be prophetic on Monday, when Harris was convicted on all eight counts in the death of his son, Cooper. [Read here]

Air quality 'unhealthy' amid code red smog alert and smoky haze. Another code red smog alert was issued Tuesday for metro Atlanta after days of smoky conditions and air quality issues. [Read here]

Trump to meet with Pence to weigh appointments. President-elect Donald Trump's transition team says the incoming president will meet with Vice President-elect Mike Pence in New York on Tuesday as he makes decisions on his senior staff and Cabinet. [Read here]

Second Cross Keys teacher removed for post-election tirade. A second teacher has been removed from her Cross Keys High School classroom after making disparaging statements against undocumented residents. [Read here]

After Amendment 1 defeat, Gov. Nathan Deal vows he has not given up. The resounding defeat Tuesday of Deal's proposal to empower state control of failing schools could prove a damaging political blow to the Republican's hopes for a vigorous second-term agenda in his final years in office. [Read here]

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Atlanta leaders eye trails as part of solution to city’s traffic woes

The 535-mile expansion plan, known as Trails ATL, aims to make the city more walkable, bringing 10-minute access to trails for 95% of city residents by 2052.

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Atlanta airport flyers, staff celebrate freedom — from travel headaches

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Unemployment in Georgia is down, but so is the labor force. Why?

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Georgia appeals court rules election boards must certify results

The Georgia Court of Appeals ruled that election board members are required to certify election results even when they have concerns about fraud or errors.

Atlanta crypto biz owner caught up in fraud says it’s ‘like living in a James Bond movie’

Prosecutors say North Korean IT specialists are 'infiltrating' tech companies in the U.S. as remote workers to steal money from businesses and funnel it back to North Korea.