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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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Braves’ Matt Olson wins Fielding Bible Award for first base
Braves' first baseman Matt Olson took home the Fielding Bible Award for the best defender at his position, earning the honor for the fifth time in his career.
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Both the first and third baseman have won the hitting award before.
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The economy ranked as the top issue facing metro Atlanta last year, supplanting crime for the number one spot. This is the first year housing affordability has been an option.
DeKalb schools superintendent pleads not guilty to federal charges
Devon Horton has resigned from his role as DeKalb County superintendent, He has pleaded not guilty to federal charges stemming from his previous job in Illinois.
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