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Gridlock Guy: A pleasant and easy MARTA commute was worth the extra travel time
Gridlock Guy took the train and bus to get from his home to his new gig at 11Alive News and found, at least this time, "MARTA worked like a charm. "
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Gridlock Guy: A pleasant and easy MARTA commute was worth the extra travel time
Gridlock Guy took the train and bus to get from his home to his new gig at 11Alive News and found, at least this time, "MARTA worked like a charm. "
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Flash flood decimates cars in DeKalb County park
Friday night's storm brought flash flooding to multiple areas around metro Atlanta, including the Silverbacks Park in DeKalb County.
Georgia News
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At a store that never closes, an armed comedian keeps the midnight watch
At JJ Food Mart on the west side of Atlanta, an armed comedian keeps the midnight watch. If you misbehave, Connell Daniels Jr. might put you on Instagram.
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As the community watches, former Atlanta Medical Center demolition begins
The site will undergo a massive redevelopment into a community hub that features parks, residential units and retail space.
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‘Big Beautiful Bill’ strikes fear in Georgia’s clean energy, EV sectors
If the Senate's One Big Beautiful Bill Act passes, it would eliminate tax credits for EV purchases and installing solar panels and end subsidies for clean energy companies
Crime & Public Safety
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At a store that never closes, an armed comedian keeps the midnight watch
At JJ Food Mart on the west side of Atlanta, an armed comedian keeps the midnight watch. If you misbehave, Connell Daniels Jr. might put you on Instagram.
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Man arrested after killing son, injuring wife in Locust Grove home, police say
James Calvin Miller was arrested after allegedly killing his son and injuring his wife in a Locust Grove home. Police say he was still firing when they arrived.
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2nd man dies after weekend shooting at Atlanta park, police say
A weekend shooting at an Atlanta park claims two lives.
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GDOT’s roadside helpers return to 24/7 service
The highway helpers who patrol metro Atlanta’s interstates will return to 24/7 service on Tuesday, just in time for the busy holiday weekend.
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Supreme Court rulings could factor into case of Cobb teacher fired over book
Two Supreme Court rulings could impact a lawsuit by a Georgia teacher fired over a book she read to her class.
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Atlanta mayor: Property tax hike needed to keep up with population growth
Andre Dickens said a property tax hike is almost unavoidable, as Atlanta’s leaders work to keep up with population growth that brings increased demand for city services.
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1 dead, 1 critical after shooting at Atlanta park, police say
Atlanta police are investigating a fatal shooting at Coan Park just north of Memorial Drive in the Kirkwood neighborhood
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A.M. ATL: Came in like a wrecking ball
Morning y’all! Your June 30 update: AMC demolition, Pride pullback and more.
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School starts in about a month in metro Atlanta. Check the dates here.
Most students in metro Atlanta will start school the first week of August, while others go back in July. Some school districts are already preparing for the return.
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Meteorite hunters chase treasures after fireball streaks across Georgia
Hundreds of people descended on Georgia after a meteor blazed across the sky last week. Enthusiasts collect and sell celestial debris from the event for up to $100 per gram.
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Cancellations at Atlanta airport continue after storms
A Delta spokesperson confirmed to the AJC that additional delays and cancellations are expected Saturday as workers reset aircraft and flight crews take required rest periods.
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Gridlock Guy: A pleasant and easy MARTA commute was worth the extra travel time
Gridlock Guy took the train and bus to get from his home to his new gig at 11Alive News and found, at least this time, "MARTA worked like a charm. "
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Gridlock Guy: A pleasant and easy MARTA commute was worth the extra travel time
Gridlock Guy took the train and bus to get from his home to his new gig at 11Alive News and found, at least this time, "MARTA worked like a charm. "