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2 hurt in tractor-trailer crash that closed I-285 for hours in DeKalb
Two people were hurt in a crash involving two tractor-trailers in DeKalb County early Tuesday, officials said.

Convicted killer, murder suspect among 3 inmates who escaped DeKalb jail
Local law enforcement agencies were alerted to the escape, and the U.S. Marshals Service is also involved in the search for the 3 DeKalb County inmates.

What you could buy if you win tonight’s $1.6 billion Powerball drawing
With the Powerball jackpot reaching $1.6 billion ahead of tonight’s drawing, there are many ways a lucky winner could spend that seemingly endless cash.
Georgia requests $1.4B to transform rural health care
The Kemp administration is applying for a one-time federal grant to be awarded by New Year's Eve to fund the GREAT Health program.
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Newspaper to digital: How to keep reading the AJC without interruption
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution will end its printed edition in 2025. Here's how to keep reading the AJC without interruption.
1h agoWhat’s in the defense bill for Georgia?
The National Defense Authorization Act includes millions of dollars for projects at military bases and installations throughout Georgia.
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End of Trump case caps dramatic year in Georgia courts
An action-packed 2025 in Georgia courts saw President Donald Trump freed from criminal charges and television stars Todd and Julie Chrisley released from federal prison.
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Metro Atlanta’s worst times, days for traffic this holiday season
If you must travel on one of the busy days, consider leaving outside peak traffic hours.

Woman killed after vehicle rear-ends MARTA bus in DeKalb
A woman is dead after a vehicle rear-ended a stopped MARTA bus in DeKalb County early Wednesday, officials said.
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Planned execution of convicted Cobb murderer on hold for now
Execution warrant for Stacey Ian Humphreys expires as parties await decision over potential conflicts on clemency board.

2 arrested after nearly 40 dogs found dead, starving at Gwinnett home, police say
Investigators said they discovered 13 plastic bags with dead dogs in refrigerators at a Gwinnett County residence, leading to the arrests of two women.

Georgia Fortune 500 firm is ousting its CEO. Some investors want him to stay.
Two top shareholders of Atlanta-based Graphic Packaging are publicly challenging a decision by the consumer packaging giant’s board to oust its chief executive.
Ts Madison’s metro Atlanta ‘sanctuary’ for Black trans women is in bloom
The "RuPaul's Drag Race" judge and former reality star launched the Ts Madison Starter House in March to help formerly incarcerated Black trans women and former sex workers.

Atlanta law firm founder disbarred for abandoning clients
The co-founder of an Atlanta-area law firm has been disbarred by the Georgia Supreme Court for abandoning six immigration clients seeking to remain in America.

Judge orders Wildman’s store manager to explain $835K stock sale
Ex-trustee must hand over records, including an accounting of the sale and where the proceeds ended up.
Holiday mystery solved: How orbs of light hover above Decatur neighborhood
A Decatur couple started hanging large, lighted spheres high up in trees several Christmases ago. This year more than 250 fill up the sky of their Parkwood neighborhood.

These were the top Georgia business stories of 2025
Despite headwinds such as tariffs and a cooling job market, this year the state and metro Atlanta’s economy showed signs of resilience and growth.
3 escaped DeKalb inmates took Lyft ride to Florida, officials say
The three inmates who escaped from the DeKalb County jail are back in custody, the sheriff’s office said early Tuesday.

Georgia lottery player wins $1M as Powerball jackpot grows to $1.7B
A Georgia lottery player won big in Monday night’s drawing, even as the growing Powerball jackpot continues to remain elusive.




