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Georgia ice storm: Road conditions, warnings and closures live updates
A menacing storm is bearing down on North Georgia. In metro Atlanta, an ice storm warning went into effect at 1 p.m. Saturday.

Bitter cold will test Georgia’s power grid. Utilities say they’re ready.
Georgia's electric utilities will face a second test of their power grid this week as freezing temperatures could strain power plants and grid infrastructure.
Georgia steels itself for more challenges this week amid winter storm
The National Weather Service warns of more power outages and ‘impossible travel,' with dangerous cold possibly lasting until Thursday.

Light snow possible in eastern GA, flurries in metro Atlanta this weekend
Another Arctic blast is on the way that will keep conditions frigid over metro Atlanta and could even bring a small chance for snow to the Peach State.

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.
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.

Armed woman shot at Cobb police headquarters, officials say
The GBI has been asked to investigate the incident.
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Georgia man accused of shooting at utility workers restoring power from storm
Suspect faces five charges, including aggravated assault, Rabun County sheriff says.
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She died in a Fulton hospital in November 2024. But no one knows her name.
A woman who died at a Fulton County hospital in 2024 remains unidentified, and Roswell police are asking for the public's help.
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College Park paid $548K in unlawful real estate commissions, investigation shows
Police said two real estate agents received 10% commissions for land transfers that either did not require any work, or otherwise should not have been paid.
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.

Amazon’s $500M warehouse project near Atlanta gets initial OK for tax break
Amazon received preliminary approval for a tax break in Fulton County as part of a $500 million project to transform an existing warehouse into a high-tech package facility.
UPS to cut 30,000 jobs in 2026 as business transformation plans continue
Last year, the Sandy Springs-based shipping giant brought in $88.7 billion in revenue, down 2.6% from $91.1 billion the year prior.

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.

Stitch aims to mirror Atlanta Beltline to build park over Downtown Connector
Capping one of the country’s busiest interstate corridors with an elevated park is a tall task, but a group of Atlanta leaders aims to rise to the challenge.
More than 1,000 alleged rights abuses in immigration detention, Ossoff finds
The Georgia Democrat’s office has produced a report that describes “an undeniable pattern of human rights abuses in immigration detention.”

Facing more lawsuits, ex-Sheriff Victor Hill files for bankruptcy again
Ex-Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill, facing a barrage of lawsuits, said he is still unemployed after serving time in prison for violating the civil rights of jail detainees.

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.

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.

