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Two Morehouse College students die in car crash

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Marcene Thornton came home to impact Atlanta schools

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Louise Florencourt, gatekeeper of Flannery O’Connor’s legacy, dies

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Connell Stafford, Coke executive, was behind-the-scenes political force
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Hugh Carter Jr., ex-White House staffer and relative of Jimmy, dies

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Episcopal deacon Jackie Watt broke down walls for herself and others

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Tom Moreland, powerful transportation chief, left ‘immeasurable’ impact

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Gary McConnell, led Olympic security, Georgia emergency responses, dies

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Charles W. Cherry II, award-winning journalist and Morehouse alum, dies

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A celebration of life fit for a King

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Bill Shipp, irascible political journalist, dies at 89
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Bob Cohn, 88, built one of the world’s largest PR firms
Marvin Arrington Sr., former Fulton judge, Atlanta council president, dies at 82
‘Officer Don’ Kennedy, Atlanta children’s show host, dies at 93
Atlanta entrepreneur Maceo Brown, 67, poured his life into young people

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Christine King Farris, MLK’s last sibling, has died
George Heery Jr., Atlanta businessman, known for values and love of dogs
Olympic gold medalist, former Auburn star Harvey Glance dies at 66
Jingle Davis chronicled Georgia coastal life in reporting and books

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Pat Gann dies at 87, ran Atlanta arts festival 22 years
Alvin S. Johnson, longtime Sandy Springs leader and resident dies at 81
Ronald Klee dies at 84, volunteer, sports fan
Gerald Bartels dies at 91, led Atlanta chamber of commerce

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Maynard Eaton, noted Atlanta journalist, dies at 73
Mike Reeves, who powered Atlanta’s music and restaurant scene, dies
‘Gator’ Rivers, Savannah commissioner, basketball legend, dies at 74
Dr. Matthew McKenna, 65, public health expert dies

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Victor Nassar, doctor, community leader, dies at 85

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Thousands pay tribute to Atlanta megachurch pastor Charles F. Stanley

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Otis Redding III, son of the iconic King of Soul, dies at 59

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Charles Stanley, well-known preacher and evangelical broadcaster, dies at 90

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Evelyn Hood, 99, national sorority leader, educator, dies

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Carolyn Long Banks, first Black woman on Atlanta City Council, dies

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Lincoln Stone, Marietta artist, dies at 79

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Oz Nelson, who brought UPS headquarters to Atlanta, dies

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Atlanta’s Kenley Jones reported historic events

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Atlanta music executive who represented T.I., Travis Scott has died

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Atlanta music executive who represented T.I., Travis Scott has died

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George Krasle, scuba teacher, inventor, married underwater, dies at 93

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David Bottoms, Georgia’s former poet laureate, dies at 73

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H.G. ‘Pat’ Pattillo, a builder with a larger vision, dies at 96

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Jim Balloun dies at 84, helped build Atlanta businesses, arts

Lo Jelks, Atlanta’s first Black television reporter, dead at 83

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Irwin Lowenstein, 87, former Rhodes furniture chief, dies

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Bishop James Morton, 76, noted musician and preacher, dies

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Thomas Dortch, Atlanta civic leader, dead at 72

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Roslyn Pope, 84, dies; Atlanta native’s manifesto helped fuel civil rights fight

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Jeff Nesmith, Pulitzer winning journalist, dies at 82

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Michael Kay, Atlanta businessman and philanthropist, dies at 83

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Bunnie Jackson-Ransom, businesswoman, former city first lady, dead at 82

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Ojeda Penn, 79, Atlanta jazz musician, dies in accident

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Longtime fair manager Dale Thurman remembered for his passion for the Gwinnett County...

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William ‘Ort’ Carlton, beloved Athens character, leaves the building

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Ed Jackson, who preserved and made Georgia history, dies at 79

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Cleo Orange, 78, mother figure in civil rights movement, dies

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Dr. Clyde O. Lord Sr., anesthesiologist, dies at 85

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Kevin Lemons, Stellar and Dove nominated gospel artist, dies at 44

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Carolyn Collins, DeKalb’s compassionate custodian, dies at 58

Clyde Reese, served Georgians in many roles, dies at 64

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John Lewis left footprints across metro Atlanta

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Ed Pilcher, football coach who won five state titles, dies at age 72
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