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Georgia man accused of running con from behind bars
Georgia man accused of running con from behind bars, stealing millions from people whose loved ones were incarcerated
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Why police chief fired in Warm Springs department upheaval is suing
The city, FDR's former home, suspended nearly all its officers and asked GBI to investigate after getting a tip about their off-duty work.
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Lawmakers, Kemp acknowledge prison crisis, consider millions in fixes
Gov. Brian Kemp acknowledges crisis at Georgia Dept. of Corrections and proposes plan to hire more security officers and fix facilities.
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Does a Georgia employer owe you money? Here’s how to find out
Thousands of workers are owed wages from businesses in Georgia that violated labor laws, and the U.S. Department of Labor is pushing to return that money this holiday season.
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Georgia man linked to crypto marketing scheme, regulators say
Georgia authorities barred Trage Technologies from selling securities in the state and fined a Fairburn man who promoted the company despite an earlier cease-and-desist order.
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Georgia State Patrol tactic meant to end chases leads to death at high speeds
State troopers face few limits in using the PIT maneuver at high speeds, leading to 19 deaths and hundreds of injuries.
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‘A procedural tragedy’: Case lost for two decades still in limbo
Leslie Singleton, convicted of murder as a teen in 2001, requested a new trial decades ago and won't get an answer until 2025. And he's not alone.
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Chases Unchecked Part 1: How state patrol pursuits endanger Georgians
An AJC investigation of 6,700 GSP pursuits found more than half ended in crashes, often injuring bystanders.
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Prison reforms get Senate committee backing
Panel recommends higher officer salaries, more capacity and security, and greater mental health services, but stops short of independent oversight.
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Georgia prison system engages in deception as crisis builds
Response to a 2019 prison lawsuit settlement exposes how Georgia Department of Corrections officials block potentially damaging information and present falsified documents.