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State concludes doctor-sex abuse study with brief statement

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In this June 20, 2017 photo, a Pontiac Trans-Am is parked with a cut out photo of actors Burt Reynolds and Sally Field during the 10th Bandit Run in Birmingham, Ala. The Bandit Run is a reenactment of the journey portrayed in the 1977 movie &quot;Smokey and the Bandit.&quot; (Joe Songer/AL.com via AP)

Watch ole ‘Bandit’ run: Fans ride to Georgia for film’s 40th

By JEFF MARTIN - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Brandon Phillips (4) drives in a run with a double during the fifth inning of the team's baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday, June 23, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Foltynewicz, Swanson lead Braves over Brewers 5-4

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Adams (18) follows through on a two-run home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants Wednesday, June 21, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Matt Kemp’s 2-run HR in 11th lifts Braves past Giants 5-3

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Jon Ossoff, Democratic candidate for Georgia's 6th Congressional District talks to supporters during a stop at a campaign office in Chamblee, Ga., Monday, June 19, 2017. The race between Ossoff and Republican Karen Handel is seen as a significant political test for the new Trump Administration. The district traditionally goes Republican, but most consider the race too close to call as voters head to the polls on Tuesday. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

The Latest: Republican Handel wins 52 percent of the vote

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Jon Ossoff, Democratic candidate for Georgia's 6th congressional district talks to supporters during a stop at a campaign office in Chamblee, Ga., Monday, June 19, 2017. The race between Ossoff and Republican Karen Handel is seen as a significant political test for the new Trump Administration. The district traditionally goes Republican, but most consider the race too close to call as voters head to the polls on Tuesday. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

The Latest: Candidates make final push in Georgia House race

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Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Urena (62) works in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Sunday, June 18, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Phillips wins it again as Braves top Marlins 5-4

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Columbus Crew goalkeeper Zack Steffen (23) blocks a shot in the second half of an MLS soccer match against Atlanta United, Saturday, June 17, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Almiron scores the go-ahead, Atlanta United tops Crew 3-1

By ANDY BUHLER - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Julio Teheran (49) throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in Washington.(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Teheran leads Braves to rare series win at Nationals

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Gov suspends Georgia sheriff accused of exposing himself

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Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick hugs owner Arthur Blank with wide receiver Roddy White looking on as the Atlanta Falcons honor Vick and White as they officially retire from the NFL on Monday, June 12, 2017, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Blank, Falcons hold retirement celebration for Vick, White

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Delta, airport file flight plan to restore Flint river water

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In this image made from video by WSB-TV Atlanta, authorities render assistance to injured people on an overturned church bus, Thursday, June 8, 2017, in Atlanta. Mount Zion Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ala., posted on its Facebook page that one of its buses with its student ministry mission was involved in a crash while traveling to the airport. (WSB-TV via AP)

Journal entry before bus crash: ‘God has called me here’

By KATHLEEN FOODY - Associated Press

Judge asked to shield well-known immigrant from deportation

By KATHLEEN FOODY - Associated Press

In this image made from video by WSB-TV Atlanta, authorities render assistance to injured people on an overturned church bus, Thursday, June 8, 2017, in Atlanta. Mount Zion Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ala., posted on its Facebook page that one of its buses with its student ministry mission was involved in a crash while traveling to the airport. (WSB-TV via AP)

The Latest: Church bus crashes near Atlanta, killing 1

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Morehouse College interim president has died

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Philadelphia Phillies' Aaron Nola pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, June 6, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Nola shines as Phillies stay hot, beat Braves 3-1

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 20, 2017, file photo, Minnesota Lynx guard Lindsay Whalen (13) lays up a shot against Dallas Wings forward Glory Johnson (25) and guard Saniya Chong (12) in the fourth quarter of a WNBA basketball game in Arlington, Texas. Minnesota is running through the league again and holds the top spot in The Associated Press WNBA power poll. (Rose Baca/The Dallas Morning News via AP, File)

Undefeated Lynx remain unanimous No. 1 in AP WNBA power poll

By DOUG FEINBERG - Associated Press

Atlanta veteran to lead ‘platoon’ in Atlanta cleanup effort

By GRACIE BONDS STAPLES - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies Odubel Herrera (37) hits a 2 run homerun in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Monday, June 5, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

Herrera stays hot, Phillies hammer Colon, Braves 11-4

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press