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How transfer portal forces adaptation — and wreaks havoc — at Georgia Southern

Georgia Southern is meeting the challenge of player retention in this new era of college sports where the transfer portal and player compensation are impacting G5 schools.

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ICE operation honoring Laken Riley yields more than 1,000 arrests

The Trump administration says it conducted the arrests under the authority of the Laken Riley Act.

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What’s ahead for metro Atlanta business in 2026

The new year brings big things to watch. How will Atlanta’s return to the global sports stage go? Can state and federal leaders grapple with concerns about affordability?

Crime & Public Safety
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Manner of death determined for police officer, woman found in Atlanta home

Atlanta police say an officer is one of two people found dead at a home in Midtown Atlanta.

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Judge halts execution of convicted Cobb murderer

A Fulton County judge has temporarily halted the execution of a Georgia inmate convicted of murdering two female real estate agents in Cobb County.

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Driving for New Year’s? Here’s when traffic is expected to be the worst.

Officials anticipate the lead up to New Year’s Day won’t be as bumper-to-bumper as what some drivers endured during Christmas travel.

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Home Depot bought a newspaper ad for its 1979 grand opening. Then it didn’t run.

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Atlanta’s Carter Center plowing ahead despite federal foreign aid cuts

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2 injured when small plane crashes in DeKalb neighborhood

Best Music of 2025

The 10 best albums by Georgia artists in 2025, ranked

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Gone But Not Forgotten: The Vent

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OPINION

Gridlock Guy: End of print is reminiscent of Skycopter’s grounding

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Springlike warmth to end as cold front roars in before New Year’s

Shorts aren't often seen on the Beltline the week between Christmas and New Year's, but warm weather has given them extra use. Don't worry, winter lovers, because temperatures are going to drop drastically next week. (Natrice Miller/AJC)

Atlanta sets record high amid unseasonable December heat

Mass cancellations hit Atlanta airport, shutdown causes uncertainty

NE winter storm, snow continue to disrupt Atlanta airport

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T.I. talks retirement, Jesus at Alpharetta comedy show