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Fulton elementary teacher shot, killed after Easter party, police say
The woman charged faces one count of malice murder and remains in the DeKalb County Jail without bond.
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In less than 2 hours, jury convicts Paulding man of half-brother’s murder
Octavious Bates was sentenced to life in prison for the 2021 death of Lindsey Foster.
Georgia News
Atlanta entrepreneur steers her clients through Trump’s trade war
The owner of International Supply Partners is not sure how to feel about Trump's trade policies. "I don’t know what the end game or real strategy is."
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A Georgia shrimp boat owner hopes tariffs will revive local fishermen
Brian Richburg is one of the few Georgia shrimpers left. He hopes that Trump's tariffs will boost seafood production in the state and the U.S.
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Her husband was arrested by immigration agents. Now a mother in DeKalb County relies on prayer
Less than a week into the start of the second Trump presidency, immigration agents arrested Kenia Velásquez’s husband, a tire shop employee. She relies on prayer.
Crime & Public Safety
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Georgia 2nd in nation with 3 officers killed in line of duty this year
Three Georgia officers have been killed so far this year, ranking the state second in the number of police killed in the line of duty in 2025.
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City of Hope Atlanta offers personalized lung cancer treatment
According to a 2024 American Cancer Society report, lung cancer is the second most common type of cancer in men and...
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‘It’s been so rewarding’: Inside Northside Hospital’s externships
Stacy Bucknor was tired of working in the service industry. She was taking her classes and clinicals as a student in...
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Sevierville, TN: An outdoor enthusiasts' playground
Sevierville, Tennessee, rolls out the outdoor welcome mat for a multitude of adventures or a relaxation getaway.
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A week after being shot, South Fulton officer ‘walking with assistance’ in hospital
Lt. Charles Cook was one of two officers shot April 18 by a man suspected of jaywalking. The other officer was treated and released from hospital.
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Fulton elementary teacher shot, killed after Easter party, police say
The woman charged faces one count of malice murder and remains in the DeKalb County Jail without bond.
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Pair found guilty in deadly gun robbery at DeKalb gas station
The convictions came in the death of Akhir Muhammad, 18.
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Segregated water fountains in Rockdale County school were ‘unapproved’ lesson
The incident was the result of an unapproved lesson plan, district officials said.
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Search continues for shooter after Fulton deputy wounded in leg
The search continued Friday for suspects in the Thursday shooting of a Fulton County deputy who was hit in the leg by a shot from a moving vehicle.
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AJC INTERVIEW
Belly Gang Kushington makes strong case to be Atlanta’s next trap star
Atlanta rapper Belly Gang Kushington, who famously shut down I-20, dropped his debut album April 25.
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How does Atlanta rapper Young Thug’s new single stack up?
“Money on Money,” the rapper's first single since his release from jail, is expected to appear on his upcoming "UY Scuti" album.
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Judge tosses $400M Atlanta hospital kickbacks case after 8 years
A federal judge in Atlanta has thrown out the largest criminal kickbacks case in Georgia against former medical executives, largely blaming prosecutors for lengthy delays.
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Embroiled in P-card controversy, South Fulton mayor not seeking reelection
At Wednesday’s City Council meeting, kamau discussed how little he gets paid despite the many demands of the job.