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Emily Merwin DiRico has been doing information design and news application development at the AJC since she arrived as a summer intern in 2009. Her mission is to help readers understand complex data and how it affects them.
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Trump Justice Department sues Fulton County to obtain 2020 ballots
The U.S. Justice Department filed a lawsuit Friday seeking copies of Fulton County’s ballots from the 2020 election.
Kemp, Jones reaped big money from companies with an interest in legislation
State elected officials were once banned from raising money during the 40-day legislative session. Leadership committees — a relatively new campaign tool — have changed that.
Georgia utility regulators rake in cash from business interests
Echols has raised about $980,000 in campaign cash since his last election in 2016; Johnson has raised about $473,000 since Gov. Brian Kemp appointed him to the commission.
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Fani Willis blasts Senate panel in contentious hearing
The Fulton County district attorney struck a defiant tone in early questioning before a Georgia Senate committee Wednesday.
Atlanta’s SweetWater 420 Fest on the move again with a new venue for 2026
The SweetWater 420 Fest is moving to its fourth location in five years, finding a new home on the Westside of Atlanta.
Fatal mauling causes animal control changes in Fulton County
Horrific attack reveals weaknesses with LifeLine reporting incidents. County police will now field animal control calls.