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The article discusses the installation of protected bike lanes on Cherokee Avenue in Atlanta as part of the Safer Streets plan initiated by Keisha Lance Bottoms. It highlights the addition of concrete Jersey barriers to enhance safety for cyclists, preventing potential accidents with fast-moving

Atlanta's New Bike Lane Faces Controversy Over Jersey Barriers Installation

Jul 31, 2026

Cherokee Avenue in Atlanta has had a protected bike lane since late 2022 as part of Keisha Lance Bottoms' Safer Streets plan. However, in Ma ... read more

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Two suspended Newton County commissioners, including the board’s chair, were found not guilty Wednesday of several money laundering charges in federal court tied to a real estate deal, but their cases aren’t over just yet. A jury

Newton County commissioners found not guilty of money laundering charges but face retrial

Jul 30, 2026

Two suspended Newton County commissioners, including the board's chair, were found not guilty on Wednesday of several money laundering charg ... read more

**Alt Text:** "Atlanta crime news: State Rep. Sharon Henderson pleads guilty in federal court for lying about unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic, marking her as the third Democratic lawmaker involved in similar cases."

Democratic lawmaker pleads guilty to pandemic unemployment benefit fraud

Jul 30, 2026

A suspended Democratic state lawmaker, Sharon Henderson, pleaded guilty on Thursday to making false statements regarding her employment to c ... read more

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WINDER — The father of Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray was sentenced Thursday to 15 years in prison, two days after his son was sentenced without the possibility of parole for Georgia’s

Father of Georgia school shooter sentenced to 15 years in prison for murder

Jul 30, 2026

Colin Gray, the father of the shooter involved in the Apalachee High School shooting, was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Thursday. This ... read more

**Alt Text:** A somber scene outside Northside Hospital Gwinnett, where a mother faces charges after her 1-year-old son tragically died in a hot car. The image highlights the importance of child safety in vehicles, particularly during hot

Mother charged with murder after leaving son in hot car at daycare

Jul 30, 2026

Deja Coleman, 29, is facing charges after her 1-year-old son died in her car while parked at Northside Hospital Gwinnett. According to polic ... read more

The cleaned and understood context of the article discusses a court case involving Colin Gray, whose teenage son was involved in a shooting incident at Apalachee High School that resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries. Colin Gray is facing a lengthy prison sentence, and

Colin Gray Faces Over 280 Years for Role in High School Shooting

Jul 30, 2026

Colin Gray, the father of a teenager involved in a shooting at Apalachee High School, is facing a maximum sentence of over 280 years in pris ... read more

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"Atlanta crime news: Gainesville maintenance superintendent Carl Timothy Tench arrested on 99 felony charges including bid-rig

Gainesville Superintendent Arrested for Stealing Over One Million Dollars

Jul 30, 2026

A longtime Gainesville employee, Carl Timothy "Tim" Tench, has been arrested on 99 felony charges, including bid-rigging, forgery, and filin ... read more

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Marietta Residents Raise Concerns Over Recent Immigration Enforcement Actions

Jul 29, 2026

Marietta resident Luz Tagle reported that her husband, Jovanny de Jesús Pineda, left early on July 8 for a landscaping job. Shortly after he ... read more

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DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston is asking a county judge to recuse from all criminal cases and associated matters, saying in a court filing that the judge has “demonstrated repeated and undeniable prejudice against

DeKalb County DA seeks judge recusal over alleged misconduct and bias

Jul 29, 2026

DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston has requested that a county judge recuse herself from all criminal cases involving her office, ... read more

The cleaned and understood article text reveals that Colt Gray's mother, Marcee Gray, was involved in encouraging his fascination with mass killers following his involvement in a tragic shooting at Apalachee High School. The article discusses the ongoing court proceedings, including

Colt Gray's Mother Encouraged His Obsession with Mass Killers Before Sentencing

Jul 28, 2026

Colt Gray's mother, Marcee Gray, has been implicated in encouraging his fascination with mass killers following his involvement in the shoot ... read more

The article discusses the case of Mitzi Bickers, a former Atlanta executive convicted of bribery and currently serving a 12-year sentence. Her request for commutation was denied by President Donald Trump.

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Mitzi Bickers Denied Clemency After Bribery Conviction in Atlanta Case

Jul 28, 2026

Mitzi Bickers, a former executive of the city of Atlanta, is currently serving a 12-year federal prison sentence in Lexington, Kentucky. She ... read more

The article discusses the mental evaluation of Colt Gray, a school shooter, during his sentencing hearing. A forensic psychologist testified that Gray was a "lonely, dysfunctional kid" who was deeply engrossed in online communities focused on mass shootings. He had researched

Colt Gray's mental state evaluated before sentencing for school shooting charges

Jul 27, 2026

An evaluation of Apalachee school shooter Colt Gray's mental state revealed he was a lonely and dysfunctional kid fascinated by mass shooter ... read more

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Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams is suing his own city, claiming he was improperly stripped of his authority before the completion of an investigation into allegations of misusing city funds and his office. The City Council restricted his

Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams Sues City Over Suspension of Authority

Jul 25, 2026

Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams is suing the city, claiming he was wrongfully stripped of his authority during an ongoing investigation in ... read more

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The suspect, later identified by authorities as 45-year-old Antwane Sintell Thurmond, fled the scene in his car before they arrived, officials said. The Hall County Sheriff’s Office reported that Tia Keith

Man Arrested After Shooting Former Girlfriend at Gainesville Convenience Store

Jul 24, 2026

The suspect, later identified by authorities as 45-year-old Antwane Sintell Thurmond, fled the scene in his car before they arrived, officia ... read more

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There were 25 victims total, including 15 children who were inside a classroom when Gray fired shots inside the room, according to his indictment. It shows at least eight people were shot, including the four who died

Colt Gray pleads guilty in Apalachee High School shooting case

Jul 24, 2026

WINDER — Colt Gray, the suspect in the Apalachee High School shooting, pleaded guilty on Friday, nearly two years after the tragic event tha ... read more

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Caroline Silva is a breaking news reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Two men were found fatally shot early Friday morning at a DeKalb County park, authorities said. Deputy chief investigator Kyle McGlam

Two Men Fatally Shot at DeKalb County Park Early Friday Morning

Jul 24, 2026

Two men were found fatally shot early Friday morning at a DeKalb County park, authorities said. Deputy chief investigator Kyle McGlamery wit ... read more

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Wellstar Health System agreed to pay $4.25 million to settle a class action accusing the company of disclosing protected health information to third parties such as Meta Platforms and Google on Wednesday, according to

Wellstar Health System to pay $4.25 million in data breach settlement

Jul 24, 2026

Wellstar Health System has agreed to pay 4.25 million dollars to settle a class action lawsuit that accused the company of improperly disclo ... read more

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