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What to know about Georgia wildfires: Crews battling big southern blazes

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U.S. House District 14: Deja vu in NW Georgia as voters again head to the polls

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Walmart drone delivery proposals denied in one metro Atlanta county

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V-103 changes: Frank Ski’s return, Big Tigger’s new female co-host

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Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific ‘on track’ to refile for merger next week

Jai’Len Josey is Atlanta’s new R&B leader, years after ‘trial and error’

The Iran war sent fuel prices soaring. It’s giving EV sales a boost.

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It’s time for schools to have ‘the talk’ with students about police stops

Driver’s education at Georgia high schools should be required to have a course on how to interact with law enforcement.

Third victim dies after fatal DeKalb shooting spree, police say

The DOJ added a federal firearm charge to the lengthy list that Olaolukitan Adon Abel is facing after a shooting spree on April 13.

Higher gas prices might be here to stay, energy secretary warns

Gas prices might not dip below $3 per gallon until 2027, secretary Chris Wright said, though Georgians are paying about 42 cents less per gallon than the national average.

Georgia News

U.S. House District 13: A suddenly wide-open race in metro Atlanta

U.S. Rep. David Scott had been running for a 13th term. But his death on April 22 has created another open congressional seat in Georgia.

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What to know about Georgia wildfires: Crews battling big southern blazes

Smoke drifting north from wildfires in Georgia and Florida triggered a “Code Orange” air quality alert in metro Atlanta. Gov. Brian Kemp surveyed South Georgia damage Friday.

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U.S. House District 1: Open seat sparks a 14-way battle along Georgia coast

Fourteen candidates are vying to succeed U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter in a crowded in a coastal Georgia race.

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Crime & Public Safety

Georgia Supreme Court: Liberal lawyers seek to oust 2 justices

Two justices on the Georgia Supreme Court — Charlie Bethel and Sarah Hawkins Warren — are being challenged by Atlanta lawyers Jen Jordan and Miracle Rankin.

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Giant Panda farewell as they go back to China

Giant pandas are coming back to Zoo Atlanta after 2-year hiatus

The zoo had been without pandas since 2024, after a 25-year stint.

R&B singer Brian McKnight sues son, ex-wife as public battle intensifies

R&B singer Brian McKnight is suing his son and ex-wife in federal court in Atlanta, claiming their public lies about him are harming his career and personal life.

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R&B singer Brian McKnight sues son, ex-wife as public battle intensifies

R&B singer Brian McKnight is suing his son and ex-wife in federal court in Atlanta, claiming their public lies about him are harming his career and personal life.

Why UPS wants to ship your returns more than your online orders

The company sees immense opportunity in “reverse logistics” and on Tuesday announced a further expansion of the network of its subsidiary Happy Returns.

Your commute on Ga. 400 is about to get worse. Then it’ll get better (maybe).

The $11B project, aimed at rebuilding one of metro Atlanta’s worst traffic corridors, promises relief for commuters, but data shows congestion may eventually climb back up.

New hotel brand selected to anchor Centennial Yards’ entertainment district

Downtown Atlanta is about to get its newest luxury hotel, and it’s from a brand making its Peach State introduction.

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About half of Georgia's 4-year-olds attend a state-funded pre-K program.

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Cobb police shoot, kill man wanted on murder charge related to scooter crash, GBI says

Damian Strozier, 31, was fatally shot by Cobb police after an hourslong search, the GBI said.

Man charged in DeKalb shooting spree dies in jail, sheriff’s office says

Olaolukitan Adon Abel, 26, was found unresponsive in his cell Tuesday evening, according to authorities.

MARTA’s reputation, development on the line as Atlanta hosts Super Bowl

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While New Jersey will charge transit riders $150 for a roundtrip fare during World Cup games, MARTA fares will remain $2.50 one way.

Atlantan cofounded company worth billions; now he’s moving into music

Adam Wexler, who cofounded PrizePicks and exited the company in January, aims to solve problems in music discoverability.

In legal twist, deputy convicted in jail death case after civil suit failed

Former Fulton County Sheriff’s Office deputy Arron Cook pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and violation of oath charges this week in the 2018 death of Antonio May.