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Michelle Wierson on trial in death of Miles Jenness

On trial: A woman wanted to save her daughter. She killed someone’s son.

Michelle Wierson went on trial in Decatur Tuesday in the 2018 death of 5-year-old Miles Jenness. She has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.

ACLU news conference about Fulton County Jail conditions

Staffing crisis may require cap on Fulton’s jail population, report says

Report: Staffing shortage `contributes to extreme violence and security violations, posing substantial risks to both residents and staff.’

The Center rendering (Feb 2026)

Ready to see the next chapter for the former CNN Center? You soon can.

The reimagined former CNN Center, now called The Center, will reopen in May ahead of the World Cup.

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5 things students should do if they receive multiple college acceptances

Visiting the campus and asking students a few key questions can help determine if this is the right school for them.

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Trump and Jon Meacham came to Georgia with different messages about America

The same day Donald Trump came to Georgia to make false claims about election results, presidential biographer Jon Meacham came to Atlanta to talk about preserving the union.

Feb 20, 2026
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Opening doors for Georgia’s foster youth through technical education

The Fostering Success Act is helping students pay their college education, but it needs the community’s support.

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Marietta dad touts driver safety after Auburn star’s fatal crash

After 2014 wreck, the Lutzie 43 Foundation powers on and seeks more partners to reduce the number of people killed in car crashes.

Feb 22, 2026

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Autotrader 400

PHOTOS: Tyler Reddick wins again at Autotrader 400

The latest stop in the NASCAR Cup Series came to Georgia this weekend, as the Autotrader 400 was held on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

Allyson Phillips (center), Laken Riley’s mother, prays at UGA’s Tate Plaza on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, during a memorial service for her daughter. Riley was attacked on Feb. 22, 2024 while running in Oconee Forest Park on the UGA campus and killed. (C.J. Bartunek for the AJC)

PHOTOS: Hundreds honor Laken Riley with 5K, memorial on UGA campus

Hundreds of people honored Laken Riley on Saturday at the University of Georgia’s campus, nearly two years after the nursing student was killed. Riley’s death occurred on Feb.

Region 5AA Championship : Holy Innocents vs. KIPP Atlanta

PHOTOS: Holy Innocents’ wins Region 5AA championship in basketball

In the Region 5AA championship game Wednesday, Holy Innocents’ Episcopal defeated KIPP Atlanta Collegiate, 56-46.