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Apalachee Verdict?

Apalachee shooting suspect’s dad convicted in ‘novel’ case

A jury from neighboring Hall County found the father guilty of second-degree murder, among other charges.

Man arrested in 7-year-old’s shooting death

2 arrested in 7-year-old Atlanta girl’s shooting death

Two men are arrested in the shooting death of 7-year-old Zoey Price in Atlanta. The girl was injured when gunfire struck the house where she and her mother were, on Feb. 24.

AJC Deja News: DeKalb sheriff-elect Derwin Brown's murder in 2000 shocked metro Atlantans

Former DeKalb Sheriff Sidney Dorsey, who had his rival killed, dies in prison

The Augusta State Medical Prison inmate, who confessed to his 2000 crime in prison in 2007, died of natural causes at 86, the Georgia Department of Corrections says.

Georgia News
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Shillelagh tale: Special stick at heart of Savannah St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The shillelagh, a ceremonial Irish walking stick, is a Savannah St. Patrick’s Day Parade fixture. Denise LeMay, the Georgia city's go-to carver, explains how she makes them.

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201st Savannah St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 17, 2025

Savannah’s Irish blessing: What to know about 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Savannah's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade is among the largest Irish heritage celebrations in the United States. The tradition dates to 1824.

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Jason Hughes

Beloved teacher’s death highlights need for prosecutor discretion, lawyers say

Hall County teacher Jason Hughes was struck outside his home after students toilet-papered his lawn as part of a prank. His family is asking prosecutors to drop the charges.

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Crime & Public Safety
Jason Hughes

Beloved teacher’s death highlights need for prosecutor discretion, lawyers say

Hall County teacher Jason Hughes was struck outside his home after students toilet-papered his lawn as part of a prank. His family is asking prosecutors to drop the charges.

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AJC investigation: Hidden history of sex abuse at Ga. boarding school

$345M award to school abuse survivors wiped out on appeal

A $345 million judgment awarded to survivors of sexual abuse at Darlington School in Rome has been wiped out by the Georgia Court of Appeals because of insurance policies.

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Apalachee Verdict?

Have kids? Here’s how Apalachee parent’s conviction could affect you.

Georgia dad’s second-degree murder conviction intended to send a message, attorneys say.

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Security guard’s fatal shooting marks Acworth’s first homicide of the year

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Homeless encampent on Leonard Tate Street SE

With World Cup knocking, homeless camp cleanup proceeds at downtown’s doorstep

DeKalb could change grade level configuration

The grade debate: DeKalb schools could change elementary, middle, high split

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County commission, school board races on tap this year in metro Atlanta

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Bernard LaFayette Jr., civil rights strategist, dies at 85

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Former DeKalb County sheriff’s death marks end of tragic saga

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Kemp orders probe into Hall County sheriff’s DUI charge after Four Lokos

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Atlanta travelers struggle to get home amid Middle East flight disruptions

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

CeeLo Green on Gnarls Barkley’s Atlanta-inspired final album: ‘I feel relieved’