Tropical Storm Isaias is looking more likely to become a “significant hurricane,” the National Hurricane Center says, with impacts to parts of North Georgia over the weekend. (John Spink/AJC 2024)

Tropical Storm Isaias could bring heavy rain, tornadoes to North Georgia

Tropical Storm Isaias, expected to become a hurricane by Thursday, could bring severe weather to North and Middle Georgia over the weekend.

Witnesses delay, refuse interviews in ex-clerk investigation, OIG says

DNA from federal arrest ties ex-DeKalb officer to cold case rape, DA says

New details in Georgia mass shooting: 10 of 35 injured had no gunshot wounds

Braves' Season Ends

Atlanta Braves' Matt Olson reacts after grounding out with two runners on base against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fifth inning of Game 4 of the MLB National League Division Series between the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Dodgers dominate as Braves’ offense struggles in season-ending loss

With one run in each of final two games, Atlanta falls in four games in NL Division Series.

Braves get eliminated, must now evaluate what needs to change this offseason

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Freddie Freeman expected the boos in Atlanta. ‘It’s all love.’

Georgia Votes

Republican Rick Jackson and Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms (not pictured) spent an hour fielding questions from Georgia voters on issues ranging from affordability to healthcare to data centers during a town hall style-debate at Assembly Studios on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026. (Atlanta News First/WANF)

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

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Rick Jackson, Keisha Lance Bottoms clash over National Guard, federal role in Georgia elections

50 Years After Tragedy

2 girls walked into the woods in 1976. The kidnapper is still on death row.

After killing Lori Ann Smith, Virgil Presnell became Georgia’s longest-serving death row inmate. The other victim lives with the consequences.

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Decatur Book Festival ends relationship with store amid racism allegations

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For women in rural and underserved communities, distance and transportation challenges can make getting a breast cancer screening more difficult. (Elaine Knox for the AJC)

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