An aerial image shows traffic starting to increase at the downtown connector as a busy part of I-285 is shut down for construction, redirecting Metro Atlanta drivers toward downtown on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The interstate closure began on Friday evening and will last until 5 a.m. Monday, according to GDOT.
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I-285 weekend closure sends traffic detouring through Atlanta

The interstate closure began Friday evening and continues through 5 a.m. Monday, GDOT said.

Scattered thunderstorms rolling in today could bring winds, hail

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Man charged with murder in Beltline stabbing has criminal history, records show

Dream Home Opener

Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray (15) shoots against Las Vegas Aces forward NaLyssa Smith (3) during the first half of a WNBA game at State Farm Arena on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

Dream’s fourth-quarter rally comes up short in final seconds vs. Aces

In final minute, Dream take lead but can’t hold on against defending champions.

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Sports this Weekend

MLB

Braves take easy win over Red Sox, win 13th series

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NFL

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MLB

Late Red Sox homer ruins another excellent Elder start, as Braves fall 3-2

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MLB

Braves’ Sandy León left Triple-A Gwinnett for Mexican League; now he’s back

University of Georgia vs Georgia Tech in an NCAA baseball game at Truist Park

YELLOW JACKETS

Back-to-back ACC regular-season titles for No. 3 Georgia Tech

NFL

Falcons’ schedule is out; here are our way-too-early guesses on their record

MLB

Ronald Acuña Jr. will be ‘reevaluated’ after home stand

Weekend Reads

Is there ‘black gold’ in Georgia? A Texas oil and gas firm wants to find out.

The exploratory oil and gas wells would be the first permitted in the state since 2014.

Sportscaster Taylor Rooks relieves $2.1M in medical debt for Gwinnett residents

The Georgia native is helping families in the community that shaped her.

Atlanta invested nearly $1B into the Beltline. What did it get in return?

Businesses along the trail loop employ tens of thousands and have spent $14.2B on private projects, new analysis shows.

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Spring Commencements

A student takes a selfie before the Morehouse College graduation Sunday, May 17, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

PHOTOS: Morehouse College holds 142nd commencement ceremony

The graduation ceremony featured NBA All-Star Chris Paul as the keynote speaker.

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Arts and Entertainment

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Food and Dining

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Latest Headlines

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I-285 weekend closure sends traffic detouring through Atlanta

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Georgia and Metro News

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Empty Waymos invade Atlanta neighborhood, keep circling cul-de-sac

The autonomous, driverless Waymo vehicles are empty and not picking up anyone, Battleview Drive residents told Channel 2 Action News.

Henry County employee found dead with woman, infant

GEORGIA VOTES

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Opinion and Voices

OPINION

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GUEST COLUMN

Georgians deserve lower insurance costs. 2025 reforms aren’t cutting it.

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Gerrymandering reduces voter turnout and increases voter burnout

Gerrymandering and elections disinformation are threats to democracy by misleading, discouraging and burning out American voters.

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AJC chief political reporter Greg Bluestein delivered a UGA commencement speech drawing off wisdom from the late Georgia U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson's own commencement address.

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America at 250: Celebrate independence by remembering the ladies of Georgia

The United States blossomed thanks to notable women. It's important, as first lady Abigail Adams wrote, to remember the ladies in Georgia and across the United States.

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VOTER GUIDE

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