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Daily showers through Memorial Day and beyond to bring rain, flood risks

I-285 weekend closure sends traffic detouring through Atlanta

Traveling for Memorial Day weekend? Here’s when to expect the worst traffic.

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Pedestrians enjoy warm weather along the Atlanta Beltline on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025. (Natrice Miller/AJC)

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Future of Atlanta Beltline hangs in the balance. Trains are not the answer.

Scattered thunderstorms rolling in Sunday could bring winds, hail

As rain moves in, Atlanta is experiencing near-record temperatures and significant drought conditions persist throughout the state.

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Stuck in I-285 detour traffic this weekend? Try a little perspective.

Atlanta’s I-285 closure will frustrate drivers. But traffic jams often reflect crashes, emergencies or even good news, not just inconvenience.

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

Officials on Friday identified the 23-year-old woman killed in a Thursday stabbing on the Atlanta Beltline.

Georgia News

Daily showers through Memorial Day and beyond to bring rain, flood risks

Daily rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected through the holiday weekend and beyond for all of North and Middle Georgia, the National Weather Service says.

Traveling for Memorial Day weekend? Here’s when to expect the worst traffic.

Pack some patience along with a bathing suit. Expect traffic congestion throughout the state, with the longest backups in metro Atlanta, Middle Georgia and near the coast.

EXCLUSIVE

Warnock: GOP-led redistricting targeting Black seats a ‘betrayal’

U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock criticized efforts in Georgia and other states to eliminate seats held by Black lawmakers after a recent Supreme Court ruling.

Crime & Public Safety

Douglas teacher accused of sex with student facing more charges

A Douglas County high school teacher accused earlier this month of having sex with a student now faces more charges, according to arrest warrants.

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‘Most unusual’: Seasoned Fulton judges ousted by prosecutors

Two Fulton County judges with a combined 30 years in their roles have been defeated at the polls by prosecutors in the office of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.

Family and friends wear shirts with Tianah Robinson on them during a celebration of life at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Robinson was the 16-year-old who was killed during a shooting at Piedmont Park on following 404 Day celebrations. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

‘It’s hard to sleep’: Family wants answers in teen’s Piedmont Park slaying

Tianah Robinson's family is still searching for answers nearly seven weeks after the 16-year-old was fatally shot inside Piedmont Park.

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Site of skeletal Midtown office tower hit with ‘unsafe’ warning

Famed Atlanta developer and former Georgia Tech football star John Dewberry has long envisioned a sweeping revitalization of the former BellSouth headquarters building.

Federal forecasters issue their predictions for hurricane season

A calmer hurricane season is likely — an ominous sign for Georgia’s drought

NOAA officials say they expect the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season will be less active than normal, largely because of the expected onset of El Nino conditions.

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Memorial Day road trip: How to stay safe, save money and hit the road smart

Avoid the busiest getaway windows when possible. Early mornings, later evenings or less popular travel days can make your Memorial Day weekend trip calmer.

Memorial Day weekend travel: 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.

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia is housed in the Richard B. Russell Federal Building in Atlanta. (Image: U.S. Dist

Former Alpharetta officer sentenced to 7 years for child pornography

John Hagen Allen, a former Alpharetta police officer, was indicted in 2024 and pleaded guilty in February.

Flash flood snarls Atlanta traffic during rush hour

Flash flooding hit the Downtown Connector in downtown Atlanta. Areas near Freedom Parkway, Peachtree Street and the Pine Street exits were impacted by flooding.

South Downtown green, an atrium at CNN’s old home debut ahead of World Cup

The two projects — the redevelopment of South Downtown and “The Center,” the revamp of the former CNN Center — highlight downtown’s rapid change ahead of the World Cup.

Fulton County Department of Registration and Elections Appreciation Day

Longtime Fulton Commission Chairman Robb Pitts is headed to runoff

Challenger Mo Ivory resigned from her Fulton Commission seat after just one year to run for the chairmanship.

INSIDE CITY HALL

Should Atlanta privatize security at the world’s busiest airport?

After this year’s partial government shutdown prompted TSA call-outs, one Atlanta City Council member says it’s worth looking into privatizing security at the airport.

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Supreme Court justices defeat election challenges from attorneys

Georgia Supreme Court justices Sarah Hawkins Warren and Charlie Bethel defeated election challenges Tuesday from attorneys Jen Jordan and Miracle Rankin in nonpartisan races.