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Isaias rolls through Georgia
Top Georgia officials and weather authorities across the state are urging people to take precautions as they continue to monitor the impacts of Hurricane Isaias.
Rainfall totals across Georgia from Isaias
Get the latest updates on rainfall totals across Georgia as Hurricane Isaias affects the region. See rainfall amounts from the past 3, 6 and 12 hours.

17-year-old charged in Georgia shooting that killed 2, injured 35
A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with last weekend's shooting in Vienna that 2 and injured, the GBI says.
Georgia elections: Live updates from Atlanta Press Club debates
The AJC will provide real-time updates in 11 Atlanta Press Club debates for statewide office in Georgia.
Children suffered burns and beatings. Georgia calls it quality daycare.
Georgia's daycare quality rating system is flawed with the state advertising hundreds of centers as quality daycares despite serious incidents of putting kids at risk.

Five takeaways from the AJC’s investigation into daycare safety
Among the takeaways about daycares in Georgia is that state's quality rating system is flawed and daycares with serious safety violations have collected state money.

Man ‘ejected’ from ride at Six Flags Over Georgia identified by police
A man who died at Six Flags Over Georgia was ejected and landed on other people on his plummet from a roller coaster Monday, according to new details from police Tuesday.

Douglas DA will not pursue charges in 12-year-old’s death after student fight
The Douglas County District Attorney will not pursue charges in the death of Jada West, a 12-year-old who died after a fight with another student after getting off the bus.

Infant killed in Georgia State Patrol chase, officials say
A 7-month old girl was killed and others were injured in a weekend crash impacting 10 vehicles at the end of a high-speed Georgia State Patrol chase, officials say.
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Delta delays launch of nonstop service to Riyadh amid attacks on airport
Delta expected to start the service Oct. 23 but has changed its plans “amid evolving developments in the region,” the company said in a news release Monday.

Boil-water advisory issued for Southwest Atlanta and 3 other cities
The boil-water advisory will remain in effect until sampling protocols allow it to be lifted.

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They thought they were too young for breast cancer. Then came the diagnosis.
Breast cancer can happen earlier than you think. Three Georgia women diagnosed before 40 share how they navigated treatment while balancing careers and young motherhood.

Breast cancer brought these Georgia moms together. Now they have a podcast.
Diagnosed with breast cancer in their 30s, Brittney Powell and Lauren Norris found support in each other and turned their shared experience into a podcast to help others.
PHOTOS: Atlanta Pride Parade 2026
While Saturday's Atlanta Pride events were canceled because of the impact of Hurricane Isaias, the annual parade went on as planned Sunday.
Warm, dry week ahead as Georgia recovers from weekend storm impacts
As Georgia recovers from Isaias's high winds and heavy rain that pummeled the state over the weekend, a reprieve appears to be ahead.

Waymo makes case for robotaxi safety citing its data, including in Atlanta
Driverless vehicles can be unnerving, but Waymo's research says its cars have a better safety record than human drivers.
Georgians urged to stay vigilant as officials assess storm impact
Georgia officials are urging residents to stay vigilant Sunday as much of the state remains under a flood watch and strong winds are expected to continue in Isaias' wake.
Isaias rolls through Georgia
Top Georgia officials and weather authorities across the state are urging people to take precautions as they continue to monitor the impacts of Hurricane Isaias.





