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As storm inches closer to Georgia, metro Atlanta braces for ice threat

See where winter storm power outages in Georgia are located

The winter storm moving across the U.S. has coated parts of Georgia and triggered power outages across the state. An interactive map shows where outages are concentrated.

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OPINION

Gridlock Guy: Upset about Waymos? Georgia Tech professor says give them time.

When Waymo vehicles began running school bus stops and stopping in intersections, they quickly became infamous. Should they be held to a higher standard than humans?

GDOT ice storm warning sign

Icy conditions to worsen overnight, Sunday morning

An ice storm warning has been issued for northeast Georgia for the first time in more than a decade as the state braces for treacherous winter weather arriving this weekend.

Georgia News
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Students claimed fewer than half of budgeted Georgia Promise scholarships

Of more than 20,000 applicants, only 7,700 qualified for Georgia Promise scholarships in the program's first year.

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An aerial image of the Talmadge Bridge above the Savannah River with the Georgia Ports Authority Ocean Terminal in the background. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Lawmakers seed study to deepen Savannah port amid environmental questions

A study into deepening the Savannah River shipping channel has been funded by the U.S. Congress. The proposed project would open the nation's 3rd-largest port to bigger ships.

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Crime & Public Safety
Fire midtown

Power restored after underground fire in Midtown, outage map shows

By Tuesday morning, the Georgia Power’s outage map showed fewer than five customers without power around Midtown.

Atlanta Police Foundation - @Promise MLK Jnr Dr Grand Opening

Atlanta opens new center for at-risk youth, aimed at reducing crime

The new At-Promise center, opened on Martin Luther King J. Drive, will the fourth in Atlanta. They aim to reduce youth crime by providing a safe space for children and teens.

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Ex-husband of ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star drops defamation case

The deported ex-husband of “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Porsha Williams is ending his defamation lawsuit against her because he’s unsure he can attend trial in Atlanta.

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Facing more lawsuits, ex-Sheriff Victor Hill files for bankruptcy again

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OPINION

Calling for ICE surge in Atlanta is a cry for right-wing relevance

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These metro Atlanta schools will reopen Tuesday after storm closures

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Amazon seeks $16M tax break to turn Atlanta warehouse into package center

Atlanta airport, TSA batten the hatches for impending ice storm

Flight disruptions in Atlanta continue into Monday from huge winter storm

Atlanta Homeless Camp Death

Family of man killed during Atlanta camp sweep sues nonprofit working for city

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Popular rock band among headliners for Atlanta’s 2026 SweetWater 420 Fest