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Atlanta heavy metal band Mastodon sued by late guitarist’s estate

Lawsuit states the band failed to pay Mastodon founder Brent Hinds for his share of the business after kicking him out of the group.

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85-year-old man charged with murder in wife’s death

Officials say they responded to the couple’s lakeside home in Cumming, where neighbors reported a domestic dispute, and found Deborah Field, who died at the scene.

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‘No toxic hazard’ in smoke from South Fulton warehouse fire, officials say

Firefighters in South Fulton battled a large fire at a warehouse complex near Union City, about 5 miles west of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

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THE STEERING COLUMN

What 1,700 miles taught me about choosing a family car

Car shoppers have plenty of reasons to think carefully about what they're actually paying for.

Sonya Ross

A Black woman, Air Force One and the day America changed

Atlanta native Sonya Ross was part of the small press pool that followed President George Bush after the Sept. 11 attacks. Twenty-five years later, she remembers.

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Georgia GOP activists leave midterm convention energized

Georgians attending the Republican Party's midterm convention in Dallas said it accomplished its purpose: to energize the base ahead of November's election.

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Rain persists after flash flood warnings expire in metro Atlanta

Showers across Atlanta and surrounding areas will persist through the afternoon Saturday, canceling some events.

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Clayton inmate’s death ruled homicide tied to ‘medical neglect,’ examiner says

Scott Clyde Worthy, 57, died last year from complications of a bacterial infection and experienced ‘significant’ deterioration in jail, the medical examiner’s office said.

Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams addresses the media after a City Council hearing Aug. 22, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Judge denies Stockbridge mayor’s request to exclude sexual misconduct evidence

The motion also signaled concern that Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams’ testimony potentially could incriminate him in a future criminal case.

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Dekalb County District Attorney announces charges on Jamal Toliaferro

DeKalb DA says DNA ties one man to 3 cold cases. Are there more victims?

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Pushback against talking about Charlie Kirk troubles teachers a year after his death

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Cobb father charged in boy’s death after police say sick child was left alone

No injuries after gunfire prompts ‘robust’ response at Piedmont Park, APD says
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19-year-old charged after gunfire incident at Piedmont Park, Atlanta police say

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CEO of Dunkin’ and Arby’s parent Inspire Brands on temporary medical leave

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Joseph E. Geshwiler, former AJC opinion writer, dies at 89

Mother charged in son’s hot car death granted bond by Gwinnett judge

Mother charged in son’s hot car death leaves jail for house arrest

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Buckhead estate sells for second-highest price ever in metro Atlanta

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A.M. ATL: It’s coming

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Council members urge Dickens administration to revisit Beltline rail