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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