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Former DeKalb Sheriff Sidney Dorsey, who had his rival killed, dies in prison
The Augusta State Medical Prison inmate, who confessed to his 2000 crime in prison in 2007, died of natural causes at 86, the Georgia Department of Corrections says.
Metro Atlanta sheriff arrested for DUI in county-issued SUV, officials say
A metro Atlanta sheriff was booked into his own jail Friday after being accused of driving under the influence, officials said.
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Security guard acquitted in deadly Buckhead stabbing of 90-year-old man
Janet Williams was acquitted Friday on all counts, including murder, in the 2024 killing of a 90-year-old who lived in the Atlanta Housing Authority building where she worked.
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WILD GEORGIA
This bloom named for a fish signals Georgia’s wildflower season is underway
Trout lilies are some of the state’s earliest blooming native wildflowers. And they're blooming right now.
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Savannah shows its true color as fountain dyed green for St. Patrick’s Day
The iconic Forsyth Park fountain in Georgia's oldest city turned green Friday ahead of the Savannah St. Patrick's Day Parade, one of the biggest celebrations in the U.S.
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SK Battery lays off nearly 1,000 employees at North Georgia plant
The move comes as the Trump administration has cut once-robust federal tax incentives for consumers and manufacturers of electric vehicles.
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With World Cup knocking, homeless camp cleanup proceeds at downtown’s doorstep
Atlanta cleared a large homeless encampment near Grady ahead of the World Cup, part of its “Downtown Rising” push to place people in housing and improve safety.
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Kemp orders probe into Hall County sheriff’s DUI charge after Four Lokos
Gov. Brian Kemp ordered an investigation Friday into a metro Atlanta sheriff accused of driving in his county-issued SUV after drinking Four Lokos.
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Delta settles lawsuit over maintenance worker’s death
Delta Air Lines has settled a lawsuit over the death of a worker killed in a 2024 tire explosion at its Atlanta maintenance facility, as related litigation continues.
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How nurses are fueling progress at Northeast Georgia Health System
What would you do if you recognized opportunities in your nursing unit?
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Nurses: Enter now to win a cabin trip to the mountains of Georgia!
Northside Hospital and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution know how much nurses need some relaxation. To help, we’re...
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How Wellstar’s CareerCare program transformed one employee’s journey
More than two decades into her career at Wellstar Health System, Deidre Jenkins wasn’t ready to retire — she was ready...
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The 2026 Atlanta Science Festival wants to help you trust science again
The two-week extravaganza features around 150 events and activities hosted by partner organizations in Atlanta that showcase how science intersects with the world around us.
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What Warner Bros. Discovery’s sale to Paramount could mean for CNN, Turner
For more than 3,000 employees at the company’s Techwood campus, where CNN, TBS, TNT and other networks reside, the stakes could not be higher.
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Stolen bikes derail program that teaches Atlanta youth to ride
Dozens of bicycles and helmets, valued at about $10,000, vanished from C.A. Scott Recreation Center in Mozley Park, where after-school cycling classes were already underway.
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What to know about MARTA’s new curb-to-curb service launching Saturday
New MARTA Reach service will replace bus routes in 12 areas with on-demand rideshare-type transit within the zone.
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Delta settles lawsuit over maintenance worker’s death
Delta Air Lines has settled a lawsuit over the death of a worker killed in a 2024 tire explosion at its Atlanta maintenance facility, as related litigation continues.
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Farewell to the king of Cabbagetown, who sometimes meowed at Dexter the cat
The Atlanta neighborhood with the cotton mill is rich in characters. "Old Cabbagehead" Ronnie Edwards and Dexter the cat left a special imprint, even if they didn't get along.
CEO Donna Hyland retiring from Children’s Healthcare, successor named
The next CEO of the not-for-profit hospital system will be Patrick Frias, who currently leads Rady Children’s Health in Southern California.
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How Atlanta is helping businesses staff up before World Cup
At the Showcase Atlanta Workforce Expo, more than 100 employers were looking to hire ahead of the major soccer tournament and beyond.
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CONCERT REVIEW
Lady Gaga, at peak of pop powers, returns to Atlanta with cinematic Mayhem Ball
After recent Grammy wins and a Super Bowl performance, Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball Tour stop in Atlanta didn’t disappoint.
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A.M. ATL: High drama
Morning, y'all. Your Feb. 26 update: Controversy at the High Museum, a record energy loan for Georgia Power, W.E.B. Du Bois' work reimagined and more.