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Fulton leaders say county broke law in recent solicitations

The county did not ask for environmental compliance records in the way that state law requires, officials said.

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Man arrested in January killing at troubled SE Atlanta apartment complex

Jonathan Lawson, 34, is accused of killing Jerrell Cullins, 35, earlier this year at the Park Vista apartments on Fisher Road.

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Check out all of the AJC’s Falcons preseason position previews

Atlanta Falcons beat writer D. Orlando Ledbetter breaks down the Atlanta Falcons before they report to training camp July 23 for their first practice July 24.

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RESTAURANT REVIEW

Izakaya menu outpaces omakase at new Buckhead NoriFish

NoriFish Sushi & Izakaya offers both omakase and a la carte izakaya. The food was good but the omakase service felt rushed, despite the high price.

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Falcons secondary play will require heart, mind and fists

This is the seventh of an eight-part position-by-position series analyzing the Falcons’ roster before the team reports for training camp Wednesday.

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OPINION

Georgia Baptist Hospital’s profit-driven death is omen for U.S. health care

America has allowed for-profit hospitals and private equity to engulf health care, and we have permitted healing to take a back seat to earnings.

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A.M. ATL: Good critters, bad critters

Morning, y'all! Your July 17 update: Turtle advocacy, invasive bug alert, more liquids at the airport and more.

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At least 11 injured in chaos at MARTA station after Beyoncé concert

A Beyonce concertgoer said she had just stepped off the escalator when it started speeding up behind her. It made a loud clanging sound, and people started tumbling.

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Unreleased Beyoncé music reported stolen from car during her Atlanta tour stop

Atlanta police confirmed an arrest warrant was issued for a suspect after thieves allegedly broke into an SUV in Atlanta and stole several items belonging to superstar Beyoncé

In 2016, a Lyft driver and young dad was killed. A suspect is now in custody.

Suspect Edward Lee Tucker, now charged with Shah’s murder, is no stranger to the criminal justice system. He's already served time for aggravated assault and burglary.

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This invasive insect, spotted in Fulton County, is now in peak season

The spotted lanternfly is in peak season in Georgia. Officials are urging residents to report sightings online and kill the bug to protect crops.

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Georgia, national home insurance rates on the rise. Here’s why.

Home insurance rates in Georgia grew in the past year at a rate slightly higher than the national average, report says.

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Why has a Georgia agency paused reviews of new data center proposals?

Crime & Public Safety

Man arrested in January killing at troubled SE Atlanta apartment complex

Jonathan Lawson, 34, is accused of killing Jerrell Cullins, 35, earlier this year at the Park Vista apartments on Fisher Road.

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What has changed, what hasn’t in 11 years since Cooper Harris died in hot car in Cobb

Children are still dying in hot cars despite technology improvements.

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2 kids shot in Stone Mountain with stolen gun tied to armed robbery, police say

Two children were injured Wednesday after one of them found a firearm in a DeKalb County home that has been linked to an armed robbery, police said.

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A dream realized: Tax credit offers educational freedom for Georgia families

The 'big, beautiful bill' brings the first federal tax credit supporting K–12 school choice in exchange for donating to a certified scholarship-granting organization.

Morehouse College alum detained by ICE in Texas

Alex Maganda, a former Morehouse football player, came to the U.S. from Mexico at 5 years old, his attorney said. A hearing on his case is expected within the next two weeks.

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Kids behind in grade level aren’t sick, so stop ‘diagnosing’ and ‘treating’

Build on kids' strengths rather than using medical language and techniques to work with students who are developing on a slower timetable.

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Georgia, national home insurance rates on the rise. Here’s why.

Home insurance rates in Georgia grew in the past year at a rate slightly higher than the national average, report says.

Buckhead Coalition seeks successor after longtime leader plans retirement

Jim Durrett, head of the Buckhead Coalition and the Buckhead Community Improvement District, announced he will retire next year, kick-starting a search for his successor.