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George Mathis has worked in the AJC newsroom since 1999 in a variety of roles including editing local news, blogger and columnist.
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DA drops charges for Tifton woman arrested after miscarriage in Georgia
After national news outlets decried Georgia’s abortion law’s role in the arrest of a Tifton woman who suffered a miscarriage, prosecutors appear unlikely to pursue charges.
VA must pay $8M for veteran’s death at Atlanta hospital
A federal judge in Atlanta has awarded $8.7 million to the family of a Vietnam War veteran who died due to “grievous malpractice” at the Atlanta VA Medical Center.
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Minute-by-minute: How the final day of Georgia’s legislative session unfolded
The Georgia General Assembly is voting on dozens of bills on the last day of the 2025 legislative session, including a $38 billion state budget and changes to election laws.
Jekyll Island Dispatch: Cottage on millionaire’s row escapes ruin
Several historical residences fan out from Georgia's Jekyll Island Club, the former wintertime retreat for America’s wealthiest families. One of them has reopened its doors.
The future looks bright for Buford baseball’s Cannon Goldin
Goldin is a center fielder at Buford High School, a five-tool player who is considered one of the top MLB prospects in Georgia.