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The grade debate: DeKalb schools could change elementary, middle, high split

DeKalb could implement pre-K through eighth grade or sixth through 12th grade schools.

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County commission, school board races on tap this year in metro Atlanta

Dozens qualify to run for office in Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton and Gwinnett counties.

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Bernard LaFayette Jr., civil rights strategist, dies at 85

The civil rights organizer helped lead the student sit-ins that desegregated Nashville’s lunch counters and later became a strategist in the Southern voting rights movement.

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OBITUARY

Former DeKalb County sheriff’s death marks end of tragic saga

The flamboyant and mercurial former DeKalb County sheriff died March 2 of natural causes at Augusta State Medical Prison.

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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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Atlanta travelers struggle to get home amid Middle East flight disruptions

The U.S. State Department told media outlets Thursday it’s aware of at least 20,000 Americans who have returned home since the strikes began.

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How to make a car feel like home

A.M. ATL: Hit the road

Morning, y'all. Your March 6 update: What's next for Kristi Noem, the latest on MARTA's new curb-to-curb service, Crossover Day and more.

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.

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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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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Former Georgia chief justice appointed to mediate Fulton FBI raid dispute

A judge appoints former Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Harold Melton as a mediator between the U.S. Department of Justice and Fulton County over 2020 election records.

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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.

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Delta announces executive shake-up

Delta has announced a major shuffle across the top of its executive ranks underneath CEO Ed Bastian.

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Georgia’s tax relief bills could create a major math problem for schools

Experts say diminishing tax revenue streams could leave school districts scrambling for funds.

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A.M. ATL: Wallet, meet war

Morning, y'all. Your March 5 update: How the war with Iran could hit Georgians' wallets, retail rejuvenation in DeKalb, local government drama and more.

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