How organizers revived Orange Crush, the HBCU spring break bash known for chaos
Could the Ocmulgee Mounds set a new precedent for preservation?
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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.
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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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Ossoff hosts largest Military Service Academy Day at Dobbins base since pandemic
Approximately 1,000 parents and students interested in joining the military gathered at the Marietta base to learn about the five service academies and tour various aircrafts.
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Georgia man accused of creating lewd AI images of minors indicted, denied bond
Police say the Pepsi vendor used his access to Gilmer County schools to photograph female students and used artificial intelligence to turn the images into lewd pornography.
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Young widow carrying twins remains hopeful after husband’s Christmas Eve death
A reward of $10,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in a Christmas Eve shooting that left a 36-year-old man fatally wounded in East Point.
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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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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.
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Opinion: Dorky no more. How hybrid vehicles have changed
Gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles used to be small, dorky hatchbacks and cramped, buzzy sedans. A lot has changed.
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Here’s what Piedmont Park’s future will look like
The plan to revitalize Piedmont Park includes a natural amphitheater, a Lake Clara Meer makeover and making sure the park is more accessible to Atlanta Beltline users.
Peachtree Street will ban cars but welcome the fun for Sunday block party
A roughly 2.5-mile stretch of Peachtree Street from Midtown to downtown will close to traffic from noon to 7 p.m. Sunday.