Class is canceled Monday in these metro Atlanta school districts, colleges

Ice storms are making travel difficult and causing some power outages.

Ice storm threat forces Atlanta cancellations, closures, including Zoo Atlanta

Venues affected include Atlanta Botanical Garden, Fox Theatre, Variety Playhouse and Masquerade.

Robotaxis are all over Atlanta. What are companies’ plans for the ice storm?

Waymo and May Mobility say they’re monitoring the forecast ahead of expected winter weather.

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A house stands in the Hogg Hummock community of Sapelo Island, Georgia. Its Gullah Geechee residents are descendants of enslaved West Africans brought to the barrier island to work plantations in the 1800s. (Justin Taylor for the AJC)

Sapelo Island to stay ‘Geechee’: McIntosh Commission to bend on zoning law

McIntosh County commissioners reversed course after the referendum. They now side with Gullah Geechee residents who want to curb home sizes on Georgia's Sapelo Island.

Georgia opts in to new federal school voucher program

Georgia opts in to new federal school voucher program. Here’s what to know.

Georgia joins the less than a dozen states that have said they will participate in the federal school voucher program.

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Why staying put has become en vogue in Atlanta’s complicated office market

Office leasing in metro Atlanta dropped in 2025, but when companies are making decisions on their workspace, more are opting to avoid change and stick with what they know.

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Veggie-packed chicken and dumplings recipe redefines comfort food

A cold-weather comfort food gets a vitamin boost with this recipe that includes collard greens and whole-grain cornmeal.

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There’s a lot to love about Old Vinings Inn’s TV-themed cocktail

The I Love Lucy cocktail is actually named for a former resident of the inn, not the beloved TV show.

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2026 James Beard Awards name 10 semifinalists in Georgia

Several Atlanta chefs received the recognition for the first time, but no Savannah restaurants were recognized.

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Photography book captures humanity in harmony atop Stone Mountain

Atlanta photojournalist Jean Shifrin collects a decade of images in ‘Rise Above: On Top of Stone Mountain.’

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Former Bert Show host Kristin Klingshirn lands a new job

She stays at Q99.7 but moves to a new air time.

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2026 SCAD TVfest in Atlanta features Quinta Brunson, cast from ‘The Pitt’

Cast members from ‘Bridgerton’ and ‘Scrubs’ also expected to attend.

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In Midtown, Atlanta reached new heights, but green building has room to grow

For every tower that rises like 1072 West Peachtree in Midtown Atlanta, the cement industry still has room to grow. Green building has not kept pace with industry ambition.

Jan 24, 2026
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This trio of tiny birds can help brighten cold winter days

The Carolina chickadee, tufted titmouse and white-breasted nuthatch have a reputation of being fearless, curious and friendly.

Jan 24, 2026
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The danger of Trump missing endorsement in Georgia’s US Senate race

Without Trump’s endorsement locked up, U.S. Reps. Mike Collins and Buddy Carter and former coach Derek Dooley are in a three-way race to get into the president’s good graces.

Jan 22, 2026
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End of the road: These vehicles won’t be back in 2026

It’s not just low-selling models heading off to the automotive graveyard. Automakers are retiring both long-running and resurrected models.

Jan 23, 2026

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Ice storm warning

PHOTOS: Scenes from icy winter storm in Metro Atlanta

The first wave of the ice storm in Georgia tapers off, but more to come as ice storm warning in effect, including in metro Atlanta.

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PHOTOS: Georgia readies for incoming ice storm

GEMA, GDOT and Georgia power prepare for ice storm headed for Georgia.

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PHOTOS: Metro Atlanta ICE protest join national effort

Some Metro Atlanta schools, colleges and communities particpated in planned nationwide walkouts and protests against U.S.