Winter Weather

A convoy of Georgia Department of Transportation brine trucks treats roads in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 20, 2026. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)

Snow falling in North Georgia, parts of metro Atlanta

The National Weather Service said peak snowfall is projected between 7 a.m. Saturday and 4 a.m. Sunday.

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Kemp issues state of emergency as Georgia preps for snow, bitter cold

Winter storm threat forces Atlanta cancellations, closures including aquarium

Bitter cold will test Georgia’s power grid. Utilities say they’re ready.

PROTECT YOUR HOME

How to prevent your pipes from freezing

When temperatures fall below 32 degrees, water pipes are at risk of freezing and bursting.

PROTECT YOUR PETS

7 tips to keep your four-footed fur babies safe during cold weather

Don't forget you also have to make sure the four-footed members of the family are warm and dry.

WATCH

How to gear up for cold weather running

How to Gear up, for Cold Weather Running. These tips will help to keep you active during the cold pandemic months. Layers are key.

Open drinking in Atlanta? Historic South Downtown could be the first.

City officials are floating the idea of open container districts ahead of the FIFA World Cup to boost economic impact.

UPDATE

Tap water safe to drink south of Atlanta after airport fuel spill

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AJC ON CAMPUS

ICE outrage on Georgia campuses

Georgia’s Gulfstream finds itself in U.S. trade dogfight with Canada

Sports This Weekend

Hillary Sanders, North Oconee gymnastics

AJC VARSITY

North Oconee gymnastics’ Hillary Sanders chosen national coach of the year

BULLDOGS

Josh Brooks unsure if Georgia will play spring game as calendar changes loom

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NFL

Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham will have to hit the ground running

MLS

Atlanta United wins preseason opener

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Why Hawks are correct to stay patient and pass on Giannis

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Falcons GM Cunningham brings winning experience to front office that needs it

With spring training less than three weeks away, it's uncertain where fans will be able to watch outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. and the Atlanta Braves in the coming season. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

KEN SUGIURA

Could Braves’ TV future be with over-the-air WANF?

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DOJ in Fulton

FBI agents load boxes of documents seized from the Fulton County Election Hub and Operation Center in Union City on Wednesday. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

More rumors than details emerge about FBI seizure of troves of 2020 records

Stretching into the third day since the FBI raided Fulton County for troves of 2020 election records, more speculation than concrete details arises.

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FBI raid lays groundwork for Georgia takeover of Fulton County elections

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Weekend Things to Do

15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend

Events include Braves Fest and Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live.

12 metro Atlanta arts events to look forward to in the coming week

Happenings include SoundNOW, a contemporary classical music festival, and ‘Bleeding Hearts,’ a play by former Atlantan Steve Yockey.

Bob Dylan musical opens Thursday in Atlanta premiere at Actor’s Express

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In ‘Girl from the North Country,’ Dylan’s songs serve as the emotional landscape of a Depression-era story set in Minnesota.

Wine & Dine

Monti Carlo joins The Atlanta Journal-Constitution as the new Food and Dining senior editor. (Courtesy of Rafael N. Ruiz Mederos)

The AJC saved my mother’s restaurant — and brought me home

The AJC's new senior Food and Dining editor, Monti Carlo, comes home to Atlanta — and asks it to speak back.

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Snow falling in North Georgia, parts of metro Atlanta

Tap water safe to drink south of Atlanta after airport fuel spill

More rumors than details emerge about FBI seizure of troves of 2020 records

FBI raid lays groundwork for Georgia takeover of Fulton County elections

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OBITUARY

Dr. Gloria Wade-Gayles, Spelman College professor, writer, activist, dies at 88

Wade-Gayles died Jan. 25 of a heart attack, her family said. She is being remembered for her many accomplishments and activism.

Raffensperger ramps up First Liberty probe as lawmakers seek to curb powers

North Atlantic right whale dies from entanglement injuries

Saks Off 5th stores to close across U.S. One Atlanta outlet spared.

Opinion and Voices

Kemp Children, Family, School Choice bill

GUEST COLUMN

Georgia must increase access to educational opportunities for all parents

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OPINION

Here’s what readers are saying about ICE, protests and Rep. Buddy Carter

Readers sound off on Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations, public protests against ICE and Rep. Buddy Carter's call for a greater ICE presence in Atlanta.

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STEERING COLUMN

Is the Toyota Prius intended to be a Tesla Model 3 competitor?

For 2026, the current-generation Toyota Prius returns with the same basic formula — excellent efficiency — wrapped in a design that’s finally not so frumpy.

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GUEST COLUMN

When former CDC Director Bill Foege died, the world lost a hero

Former CDC Director Bill Foege saved millions of lives by helping eradicate smallpox. He worried until his death about dark forces undermining public health.

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