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Rain in metro Atlanta

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.

Downtown Connector shut down crash
GRIDLOCK GUY

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.

Beltline stabbing

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.

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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.

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Athens indoor football event

Athens takes on football venture beyond the Georgia Bulldogs. Will it work?

Another sports franchise is launching in Athens, backed by former UGA football star David Pollack, NFL Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis and Atlanta Braves standout Brian Jordan.

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Athens indoor football event

PHOTOS: Indoor football kicks off in Georgia

Athens will be the 15th team in the Indoor Football League and will begin play in the spring of 2027.

Crime & Public Safety
Beltline stabbing attack
BILL TORPY

Three savage attacks and a disturbed suspect make random crime hit home

The fear is not a calculus based on mathematical probability. It’s a deep-seated, primitive emotion in the gut.

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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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‘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.

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Georgia company aims to build the world’s fastest aircraft

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Gas prices in Atlanta and Cobb

Memorial Day weekend travel: What motorists can expect to pay for gas

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

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Flash flood snarls Atlanta traffic during rush hour

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

I-285 weekend closure sends traffic detouring through Atlanta

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

Fulton County Department of Registration and Elections Appreciation Day

Longtime Fulton Commission Chairman Robb Pitts is headed to runoff

Saturday and weekend airport wait times
INSIDE CITY HALL

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

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Supreme Court justices defeat election challenges from attorneys

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Home Depot: Consumer ‘remarkably resilient’ despite rising costs, uncertainty

DeKalb school bus drivers’ concerns: raises, retirement, respect

DeKalb high school student shot at bus stop, police say