Boss fatally shoots employee in argument in McDonald’s parking lot, Georgia cops say
Michael Todd, 40, was arrested Feb. 19 on charges including malice murder after he was accused of killing Donald Stewart, 43, ...
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How 5 Black mayors transformed Atlanta’s political legacy
The assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968 catalyzed a transformation in Atlanta’s political landscape. Five years ...
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Georgia Kids Ministry leaders ‘replenished’ at Jekyll Island event
Nearly 200 kids ministry leaders, Georgia Baptist Mission Board staff, and vendors, came together for a "summit" on Feb. 6 and 7 at the Jekyll Island ...
Big changes are proposed for historic Black Columbus neighborhood. Officials want feedback
City officials invite Columbus residents to share their thoughts on a redevelopment proposal that aims to bring fresh housing ...
Columbus police followed a trail of blood. Now, the suspect is charged with murder
Probable cause was established Dec. 1, 2023, to issue murder warrants for Gerald Simpson, 30, according to police. Police said Simpson was arrested Jan. 3, 2024, in Phenix City on separate charges.
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The True Story Behind Why Atlanta Hasn't Had a White Mayor Since 1974
Unlike most cities, especially in the south, Atlanta has consistently been run by Black politicians since 1974, and there’s a ...
Dozens of police recruits nationwide have died while training in last decade: probe
At least 29 recruits died during basic training at law enforcement academies around the country in the last decade, an AP ...
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New Andrew Young exhibit opens in Lawrenceville
A new exhibit at the Lawrenceville Arts Center is celebrating the life and legacy of Ambassador Andrew Young, one of America’s most influential civil rights leaders and public servants.
Going-out-of-business sales to begin Saturday after court approves Joann bankruptcy plan
The initial store closing list for crafting retailer Joann includes at least one location in all 50 states, except Hawaii.