Asia Simone Burns
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Asia Simone Burns is a rapid response reporter for the AJC. Burns was formerly an intern in AJC’s newsroom. She is a graduate of Samford University and has previously reported for NPR and WABE, Atlanta’s NPR member station.
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Cape Verde Hantavirus Ship

Hantavirus is rare. Here’s why Georgia health officials are watching it.

Grady Hospital ambulance bay

Busy metro Atlanta ERs leave ambulance patients waiting outside, data shows

GSP troopers named in investigation

GSP troopers fired after alleged scheme to profit off police chases

Atlanta private school announces sudden closure

Financial questions swirl after Atlanta private school closure

Rick Jackson Campaign Kickoff Speech

Rick Jackson promises to ‘unwind’ his company’s state contracts if elected

Mother seeks accountability months after GSP pursuit that killed teen son

Georgia mom may sue state patrol after chase killed her teen son

AMR

DeKalb votes to move forward with $77 million ambulance contract

King Center distributing food

Churches, King Center hold food drives as SNAP delays linger

AMR

DeKalb ambulance provider to receive $77 million contract despite struggles

Housing Authority

Fulton Housing Authority pushes reform, but lawsuits expose old wounds