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Residents frustrated with Fort McPherson development plans

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In this July 30, 2019, photo, Paul Hildreth, emergency operations coordinator for the Fulton County School District, works in the emergency operations center at the Fulton County School District Administration Center in Atlanta. Artificial Intelligence is transforming surveillance cameras from passive sentries into active observers that can immediately spot a gunman, alert retailers when someone is shoplifting and help police quickly find suspects. Schools, such as the Fulton County School District, are among the most enthusiastic adopters of the technology. (AP Photo/Cody Jackson)

AI-powered cameras become new tool against mass shootings

By IVAN MORENO - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons defensive back Ryan Neal, left, breaks up a pass intended for Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Tre McBride, right, during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Falcons end preseason skid with 31-12 victory at Jaguars

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

New York Jets' Taylor Bertolet (1) kicks a field goal during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Jim McIsaac)

Bertolet kicks 2 FGs, misses 3 in Jets’ 6-0 win over Eagles

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 3, 2019, file photo, Alabama head coach Nick Saban prepares for a team coach photo prior to Alabama's fall camp fan-day NCAA college football scrimmage at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. This is the time of year when the Southeastern Conference usually validates its claim as the best league in college football by dominating neutral-site nonconference matchups. The SEC is 21-6 in regular-season nonconference games against Power Five opponents at neutral sites since 2012. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)

SEC’s early season neutral-sites games might be on the clock

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

Atlanta Brave's Ronald Acuña Jr. hits a two-run double against the Toronto Blue Jays during the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019, in Toronto. (Fred Thornhill/The Canadian Press via AP)

Freeman, Joyce hit HRs, Braves beat Blue Jays 9-4

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Atlanta United players celebrate with the trophy after defeating Minnesota United 2-1 the U.S. Open Cup soccer final Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

3’s the charm: Atlanta United adds to its trophy haul

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Josh Donaldson hits a home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)

Donaldson, Keuchel, Braves top Mets 2-1 for 8th win in row

By BEN WALKER - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Francisco Cervelli hits an RBI double during the ninth inning of the team's baseball game against the New York Mets, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Cervelli sparks Braves to 9-5 win over Mets in Atlanta debut

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

Mom had boasted of kids on social media before shootings

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Dream beat Liberty 90-87, snap 12-game losing streak

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Washington Redskins running back Derrius Guice (29) runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Redskins-Falcons takeaways: Jordan Reed in concussion protocol, Derrius Guice looks strong

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Adrian Clayborn (99) tackles Washington Redskins quarterback Case Keenum (8) during the first half an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Andrea Smith) ** FILE **

Rookie Haskins leads Redskins past fumbling Falcons, 19-7

By Charles Odum - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman rounds third base as coach Ron Washington, left, congratulates him on his a home run over left field during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Freeman’s 2 homers, 4 RBIs carry Braves past Marlins 5-1

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Teacher carjacked at Georgia elementary school

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Atlanta United's Florentin Pogba, center, controls the ball as teammate Gonzalo &quot;Pity&quot; Martínez, left, looks on and Portland Timbers' Diego Valeri attempts to maneuver around him during an MLS soccer match host in Portland, Ore., on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019. (Sean Meagher/The Oregonian via AP)

Martinez scores again as Atlanta beats Portland 2-0

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

A dog dressed as Yoda from &quot;Star Wars&quot; won the cosplay costume contest award at Doggy Con in Woodruff Park, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Atlanta. Cosplay is the practice of dressing up like a fictional character. (AP Photo/Andrea Smith)

Doggy Con: a pop culture convention for furry fanatics

By ANDREA SMITH - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Josh Donaldson follows through on a solo home run in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Braves use homers, better bullpen to beat Ryu, Dodgers 4-3

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers' Cody Bellinger watches the flight of a solo home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Bellinger hits 41st homer, Dodgers beat Braves 8-3

By GEORGE HENRY - Associated Press

This Oct. 2, 2013 photo released by USA Network shows the cast of 'Chrisley Knows Best,' back row from left, Chase Chrisley and Kyle Chrisley, second row from left, Savannah Chrisley, Todd Chrisley, Julie Chrisley, and Lindsie Chrisley Campbell, and front center Grayson Chrisley, posing in Atlanta. In August, a federal grand jury in Atlanta handed down a 12-count indictment against Mr. Chrisley and his wife Julie on tax evasion and other charges. (AP Photo/USA Network, Tommy Garcia)

‘Chrisley Knows Best’ stars charged with federal tax evasion

By Kate Brumback - Associated Press