Summer Travel Safety

I-285 weekend closure sends traffic detouring through Atlanta

Weekend traffic: These interstates will be the busiest.

Nearly 1.4 million Georgians will take a trip over the long holiday weekend, AAA says. These interstates will be the busiest.

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Gas prices

Road trip: What motorists can expect to pay for gas

Gas prices are elevated in metro Atlanta and around Georgia thanks to the conflict in the Middle East.

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Water safety tips: Neon swimsuits won’t float a bad safety plan this summer

A viral chart suggests that some colors are easier to spot underwater, but a pediatric expert at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta says that's a small step in water safety.

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Georgia Rep. Andrew Clyde’s vile attack on Va. state senator crossed a line

Virginia's lieutenant govenor, a former Georgia resident, criticizes a Peach State congressman for his anti-Muslim criticism of a state senator over a firearms safety law.

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Bottoms and Ossoff plan campaign as ‘partners’ at top of Democratic ticket

Keisha Lance Bottoms and U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, Georgia Democrats' new standard-bearers, are planning to campaign as ‘partners’ at the top of the Democratic ticket in 2026.

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Atlanta can invest in the city’s growth and public education

Future partnerships with the city of Atlanta must include stronger accountability, a revisit of pilot payments and a deeper analysis of existing caps on corridor TADs.

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Quiz Bowl and trivia challenges strengthen teens’ brains in the AI era

The students competing at the Quiz Bowl National Championship in Atlanta will demonstrate how we can retain the knowledge and skills that make us human and have fun doing so.

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Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals

PHOTOS: Braves beat Nationals in extra innings

The Braves came from behind to beat the Nationals on Friday, 5-4 in 11 innings at Truist Park.

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PHOTOS: MomoCon 2026 held in Atlanta

MomoCon is back and taking over the Georgia World Congress Center this weekend for an epic celebration of anime, gaming, comics and cosplay.

How Hot 107.9’s Birthday Bash remains an Atlanta staple, 30 years later

PHOTOS: Hot 107.9 Who’s Hot Showcase and Concert

The showcase is leading up to the Atlanta hip-hop station’s 30th Birthday Bash.