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Man charged in DeKalb shooting spree dies in jail, sheriff’s office says
Olaolukitan Adon Abel, 26, was found unresponsive in his cell Tuesday evening, according to authorities.

In legal twist, deputy convicted in jail death case after civil suit failed
Former Fulton County Sheriff’s Office deputy Arron Cook pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and violation of oath charges this week in the 2018 death of Antonio May.
It’s time for schools to have ‘the talk’ with students about police stops
Driver’s education at Georgia high schools should be required to have a course on how to interact with law enforcement.

Crucial rain headed to South Georgia amid ongoing wildfires
Widespread rain expected to hit southeast Georgia this week could prove beneficial to two wildfires continuing to impact the area.
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Father accused of slaying, burying children in Georgia backyard gets plea deal
Georgia prosecutors dropped death penalty trial for Elwyn Crocker Sr. after plea deal of life in prison without parole for man accused of killing, burying his two children.
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Infighting, ‘Epstein’ pledge shape Georgia’s race for lieutenant governor
Republican candidates for Georgia lieutenant governor have mostly treated each other gently, while the top Democrats attack each other.
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Father accused of slaying, burying children in Georgia backyard gets plea deal
Georgia prosecutors dropped death penalty trial for Elwyn Crocker Sr. after plea deal of life in prison without parole for man accused of killing, burying his two children.
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12 Georgia inmates face murder charges after January prison fight killed 4
A January brawl at a Georgia prison triggers murder charges against 12 inmates after four prisoner die.

Ex-Alabama tackle pleads guilty in $20M NFL player impersonation case
Former University of Alabama defensive tackle Luther Davis pleaded guilty Monday to fraud in a $20M federal case accusing him of impersonating NFL players to get loans.
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ICE begins 2026 with high pace of arrests in Georgia
Georgia ranks as a top state in the country for enforcement, updated federal data shows.
For Georgia pre-K, 3-year-olds could be the next frontier
State and national experts recommend expanding Georgia's universal pre-K program to include 3-year-olds.

Bruno Mars brings funk perfection to first Atlanta tour stop in nearly 10 years
The 16-time Grammy winner will perform again Sunday at Bobby Dodd Stadium as part of his "Romantic Tour."

Road signs honoring Captain Herb Emory, Royal Marshall give comfort in traffic
Georgia named roads and intersections after WSB radio figures Captain Herb Emory and Royal Marshall, turning everyday Atlanta traffic into moments of memory and reflection.

Giant pandas are coming back to Zoo Atlanta after 2-year hiatus
The zoo had been without pandas since 2024, after a 25-year period.

Peabody Awards recognizes the AJC’s ‘ICE Sweeps Georgia’ video series
The AJC’s “ICE Sweeps Georgia” social video series was a unanimous selection of Peabody jurors in the Interactive & Immersive category.
Atlanta apartment building with a famous peach sculpture foreclosed
The 68-unit apartment tower, which is best known for its metal peach sculpture and high-profile highway billboard, was seized by its lender Fannie Mae earlier in April.
Walmart drone delivery proposals denied in one metro Atlanta county
The denial comes as Walmart and its drone partner, Wing, have aggressive plans for expansion.

Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific ‘on track’ to refile for merger next week
Among those protesting the deal are all of the railroad’s major competitors, warning it consolidates nearly half of the nation’s rail volume into the hands of one entity.
Jai’Len Josey is Atlanta’s new R&B leader, years after ‘trial and error’
After several delays, Atlanta R&B singer Jai'Len Josey's debut album, "Serial Romantic," has dropped, with Tricky Stewart on board as executive producer.



