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George Mathis has worked in the AJC newsroom since 1999 in a variety of roles including editing local news, blogger and columnist.
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Death row prisoner’s execution delayed in row over clemency board conflict
Wednesday’s scheduled execution of Stacey Ian Humphreys is on hold for now after the Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles abruptly canceled a clemency hearing set for Tuesday.
North Georgia fires leave at least 4 dead, displace dozens during cold weather
The Monday morning incident is among a string of recent metro Atlanta fires that have left one person dead and three others hospitalized, officials say.
1h ago1 still in hospital after jail inmate sets fire, injures 9, Fulton sheriff says
Firefighters were called Friday to the Fulton County Jail, according to a department spokesperson.
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Trump administration slashes Georgia migrant farmworker H-2A wages
The state’s agriculture industry relies on the H-2A farmworker visa program. A federal lawsuit is challenging the change.
Brian Kemp’s lame-duck dilemma: Swing big or play it safe?
The two-term Georgia governor enters his last legislative session next month.
Fate of Confederate souvenir store in limbo amid legal battle over estate
The future of Wildman’s Civil War Surplus Store has long been a topic of debate in Kennesaw, especially since proprietor Dent Myers’ death nearly four years ago.