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Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, offers a picturesque setting for walking tours or bike rides, June 5, 2024. (Susan Wright/The New York Times)
GRIDLOCK GUY

A surprise trip to a small European country yields new lessons about traffic

Atlanta traffic could benefit from Slovenia’s commitment to multiple modes of travel, and to keeping its pathways clean and maintained.

Interstate 285

I-285 to remain open this weekend after construction closure plans halted

The GDOT’s plans to close part of I-285 in Atlanta were canceled after weather forecasts raised concerns the work couldn’t be finished before Monday morning.

Cape Verde Hantavirus Ship

Hantavirus is rare. Here’s why Georgia health officials are watching it.

Two Georgia residents were on board a cruise ship where hantavirus killed three people, and health officials are monitoring the situation.

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Smith State Prison

Warden hired to guard a Georgia prison indicted in contraband operation

Former Smith State Prison warden Brian Adams was indicted Wednesday on multiple charges related to a contraband operation in the prison.

jacuzzi tub

Jacuzzi to shut down bathtub factory in South Georgia

The Jacuzzi facility primarily makes bathtubs, which a company spokesperson said have fallen out of favor with consumers.

NBA on Amazon Prime

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

Georgia native Taylor Rooks is using her platform to level the playing field in her childhood community, one that helped shape who she is today.

Crime & Public Safety
Beltline stabbing

Manhunt underway after woman dies in Atlanta Beltline stabbing - Clone

A woman was killed in a stabbing near the Atlanta Beltline, authorities said Thursday.

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Beltline stabbing
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Suspect in custody after woman killed in Atlanta Beltline stabbing

A woman was killed in a stabbing on the Atlanta Beltline, authorities said Thursday.

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Smith State Prison

Warden hired to guard a Georgia prison indicted in contraband operation

Former Smith State Prison warden Brian Adams was indicted Wednesday on multiple charges related to a contraband operation in the prison.

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Interstate 285

Let’s try this again: I-285 to close this weekend for roadwork after weather delay.

CNN Weather

CNN hunts for audiences beyond cable. Weather app is part of that strategy.

January housing market

Home-buying remains tough. An Atlanta agency is expanding its aid program.

Atl displacement

Resolution to build separate bike lane along Beltline gets tabled

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Man pleads guilty in Atlanta theft of Beyoncé’s unreleased music

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How Kandi Burruss captures her divorce pain in an intimate one-woman show

Atlanta Public Safety Training Center visit

From skid pad to train car: How the public safety training center is used