Stephanie Lamm

Stephanie Lamm

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Stephanie Lamm is a data reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, where she uses data analysis to uncover hidden stories and make journalism accessible to vulnerable communities. Her investigative work has focused on public safety, corporate accountability, and public health. Before joining the AJC in 2022, Stephanie reported for the Dallas Morning News and the Houston Chronicle. A North Carolina native, she graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. For secure communication, contact her on Signal at ajcslamm.35 or by Proton Mail at slamm5@proton.me. She welcomes tips, leaks, and datasets of all kinds.

Stephanie Lamm staff image

Stephanie Lamm is a data reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, where she uses data analysis to uncover hidden stories and make journalism accessible to vulnerable communities. Her investigative work has focused on public safety, corporate accountability, and public health. Before joining the AJC in 2022, Stephanie reported for the Dallas Morning News and the Houston Chronicle. A North Carolina native, she graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. For secure communication, contact her on Signal at ajcslamm.35 or by Proton Mail at slamm5@proton.me. She welcomes tips, leaks, and datasets of all kinds.

Latest from Stephanie Lamm

Detention

Immigrant detention in ICE Atlanta field office basement continues at higher rate

The latest available data shows 1,759 immigrants spent more than a day at the Atlanta field office — a facility not built for long-term detention.

ICE Georgia Numbers

ICE in Georgia: Convicted criminals make up less than a third of all arrests

During the first nine months of Trump’s second term, Georgia trailed only Florida, Texas and California for most ICE arrests.

Georgia districts forge their own way as troubled program faces a crossroads

Georgia districts forge their own way as troubled program faces a crossroads

School districts are dropping out of GNETS to serve students with emotional and behavioral disabilities.

GNETS program

‘I’m a bad kid,’ he told himself. How Georgia’s special ed program failed one child.

Parents find that it's easy to get into the GNETS program, but in some districts, difficult to leave.

GNETS program

Georgia’s special ed program promised help. Families say it delivered them harm.

The Richards’ mission to rescue their son came with an unthinkable price tag....

US Government Shutdown Food Aid What to Know

1 in 8 Georgians get SNAP benefits. They’ll lose them Saturday.

The latest county-level data shows more than 705,000 households across Georgia rely on the benefits each month.

ICE Basement Detainment

ICE detaining immigrants for long periods in Atlanta field office basement

More than 1,200 people have been held in excess of 24 hours this year in Atlanta's ICE field office — a facility not built for long-term detention.

ICE Savannah

ICE arrests in Georgia region among the nation’s highest

Just four other ICE field offices nationwide have posted larger arrest numbers than Atlanta.

Atlanta 911 Center Tour

Atlanta’s 911 system was failing. A year later, it’s picking up the pace.

The Atlanta E911 call center has improved, answering 90% of calls within the 20-second standard.

020925 gnets schools

Have you had experience with GNETS? The AJC wants to hear from you.

Reporters at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution are looking into a unique program for serving special education students with significant behavioral needs: the Georgia Network f...