Bill Torpy
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Bill Torpy covered metro Atlanta for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution from 1990 until retiring in December 2025. He continues to contribute columns covering topics such as politics, government, the justice system and humanity in general. The Chicago native graduated from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Ill., and previously worked for the Daily Southtown in Chicago.
Latest from Bill Torpy
Torpy at Large: Will a new tree law make Atlanta more leafy?

Intown living boom is hurting Atlanta’s leafy image

Flock signs

What the Flock? Surveillance cameras causing citizens to fret

Barnes and Noble expansion and how it impacts local book stores

The end of reading? Let the python videos roll.

FBI raids Fulton County election office seeking ballots from Trump’s 2020 loss

Foul Trump election probe slapped down by old-time conservative

State Election Board seeks paper ballots

Georgians, once again, aren’t feeling The Vern

Atlanta Stadium World Cup

The World Cup’s almost here. Atlanta’s fixing up the guest room.

Beltline stabbing attack

Three savage attacks and a disturbed suspect make random crime hit home

Fani Willis testifies

DA Fani Willis’ revenge tour? Judicial races suggest an enemies list.

Rick Jackson Campaign Kickoff Speech

Sly, sneaky or annoying, Rick Jackson has taken the lead in Guv race

16-year-old girl killed, another teen injured in Piedmont Park shooting

404 fest not at fault for deadly mayhem? Residents beg to differ.