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Emory takes in 2 passengers from cruise in deadly hantavirus outbreak

One of the cruise passengers showed symptoms of hantavirus and is receiving care in Emory’s biocontainment unit. The other is being monitored.

Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, offers a picturesque setting for walking tours or bike rides, June 5, 2024. (Susan Wright/The New York Times)
GRIDLOCK GUY

A surprise trip to a small European country yields new lessons about traffic

Atlanta traffic could benefit from Slovenia’s commitment to multiple modes of travel, and to keeping its pathways clean and maintained.

Interstate 285

I-285 to remain open this weekend after construction closure plans halted

The GDOT’s plans to close part of I-285 in Atlanta were canceled after weather forecasts raised concerns the work couldn’t be finished before Monday morning.

Georgia News
The CMA CGM Brazil Sail Up The Savannah River

Hurry up and deepen? Study funded to ‘fast-track’ dredging at Savannah port.

Georgia Ports Authority has agreed to invest $8 million or more for a feasibility study on deepening and widening the 33-mile-long Savannah River shipping channel.

Georgia Election - Georgia Service Commissioner

Shelia Edwards wins Democratic PSC primary as GOP contest heads to runoff

The winners of the Public Service Commission general elections this fall will determine the balance of power at the utility regulator, which sets Georgia Power’s rates.

Charlie Bethel Jen Jordan Miracle Rankin and Sarah Warren

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.

Crime & Public Safety
Charlie Bethel Jen Jordan Miracle Rankin and Sarah Warren

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.

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

DeKalb high school student shot at bus stop, police say

The Stone Mountain High School student suffered minor injuries, a DeKalb police spokesperson said.

GOP urges Kemp to call a special session to redraw maps after court ruling

Supreme Court challengers violated judicial rules, state watchdog alleges

Georgia Supreme Court candidates Jen Jordan and Miracle Rankin violated judicial conduct rules in promising to restore abortion rights, the state's judicial watchdog says.

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GOP urges Kemp to call a special session to redraw maps after court ruling

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Virginia-Highland retail purchase

Krog Street Market owner targets Virginia-Highland with $17.3M acquisition

Dickens

Atlanta mayor introduces scaled-back tax district extension plan

PBS Aerospace

These jet engines made in metro Atlanta can propel cruise missiles

Serena Williams Her+Story
AJC HER+STORY

How Serena Williams went from winning Grand Slams to writing big checks

Interstate 285

I-285 weekend closure sends traffic detouring through Atlanta

Rain in metro Atlanta

Scattered thunderstorms rolling in Sunday could bring winds, hail

Downtown Connector shut down crash
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Beltline stabbing

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