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Crime roiled Atlanta during COVID. Its fallout has shaped governor’s race.

Keisha Lance Bottoms' leadership of Atlanta during the pandemic has been under scrutiny because of a spike in violent crime.

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution· Oct 8, 9:00 AMCrime roiled Atlanta during COVID. Its fallout has shaped governor’s race.

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