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Traveling for Memorial Day weekend? These interstates will be the busiest.

Pack some patience along with a bathing suit. Expect traffic congestion throughout the state, with the longest backups in metro Atlanta, Middle Georgia and near the coast.

Here’s how much parents are paying for their kids to graduate high school

As food and gas prices rise for Georgians, the cost of high school graduation dues, prom and other senior year activities are another stressor for families.

Peachtree Road Race updates: Building momentum

In this week's Peachtree newsletter: volunteer sign-up info, start wave details, advice from a sports medicine expert and more.

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