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Venezuelans in metro Atlanta express joy, hope after U.S. operation

Venezuelans in metro Atlanta celebrate Nicolás Maduro’s capture, saying they feel hopeful for Venezuela’s future after U.S. announces temporary control.

Lawrenceville homicide

Police ID Uber driver killed in Gwinnett carjacking and teen suspect

Investigators said they used Ring video and Flock cameras to find the teenage suspect who allegedly ordered the ride and is charged with murder.

Tuskegee University Police Chief Kareem Easley

Tuskegee University police chief charged with DUI in metro Atlanta

A Tuskegee University police chief was charged with driving under the influence on New Year's Day, according to a university spokesperson.

Georgia News
US Venezuela

Georgia saw explosive growth in its Venezuelan population. What’s next?

Venezuelans in Georgia are cheering the Trump administration’s capture of Nicolás Maduro. Could they go back, or will the U.S. allow them to stay?

Hyundai AI robot

Hyundai to deploy AI-powered humanoid robots at Georgia auto factory

Korean automaker Hyundai and its subsidiary, Boston Dynamics, unveil a sweeping artificial intelligence robotics strategy at the CES trade show Monday in Las Vegas.

The PSC has a new look in the New Year

With Georgia Democrats seated, a new era dawns at the PSC

Commissioners Peter Hubbard and Alicia Johnson took part in their first PSC session Tuesday, giving Democrats a foothold on the powerful regulator for the first time in years.

Crime & Public Safety
Mega Millions Jackpot

Georgia resident claims record $983M Mega Millions jackpot

A Georgia resident has claimed the $983 million jackpot for the Mega Millions drawing Nov. 14. The winner selected the cash option worth about $453.6 million before taxes.

APD Chief Retires

Former APD chief must face protester’s defamation suit, judge says

A federal judge has greenlit a defamation suit against former police chief Rodney Bryant, accused of falsely labeling a protester as one of Atlanta's worst criminals.

Aziah McDougle

‘Silly words’ on Instagram led to Cobb shooting that killed 9-month-old

Cobb Superior Court Judge Vic Reynolds called the case “tragic all the way around.” And it was all “because some girl started something up between two guys.”

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Women Mayors

Fulton County’s female mayors hope to form ‘supportive sisterhood’

dekalb police chief

Hours after ‘senseless’ shooting of DeKalb 3-year-old, police make 3 arrests

Inauguration Day: Atlanta mayor, council to be sworn in to office

Mayor Dickens shares second-term vision for Atlanta at inauguration

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Abortion law challenge tops Georgia court cases to watch

Starting his first term Andre Dickens waves to the crowd just after being sworn in as mayor of Atlanta during his inauguration ceremony at Georgia Tech on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022. He will be sworn in for his second term on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. (Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Inauguration Day: Atlanta mayor, council to be sworn in to office

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Atlanta lawyer stripped of cases, fined for sloppy work

Venezuelans rally maduro support

What comes next for Venezuelans in Atlanta after Maduro’s capture?

Election night photo assignments

‘A city with a soul’: Local faith leaders tout Atlanta’s spiritual diversity

Flashing Your Headlights? You’re Probably Sending the Wrong Signals
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Gridlock Guy: Think headlights are too bright? Here’s what crash data says.