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Wind advisory in effect for metro Atlanta on frigid Sunday

Gusts of up to 40 mph are expected across North Georgia and central Georgia, the National Weather Service says.

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Gridlock Guy: Marietta dad touts driver safety after Auburn star’s fatal crash

The Lutzie 43 Foundation reaches Georgia students with lessons on sober, focused driving inspired by Auburn standout Philip Lutzenkirchen’s fatal crash.

Former Judge Christina Peterson gets emotional during a news conference at the law office of Arrington & Phillips in Atlanta on June 21, 2024. (Ziyu Julian Zhu for the AJC)

Ex-judge found not guilty in brawl outside Buckhead club

Christina Peterson, who represented herself during the trial, had been arrested in June 2024 and was accused of willful obstruction of law enforcement officers, a misdemeanor.

Georgia News
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Warnock, Social Circle officials blast Trump over ICE detention warehouse

Warnock said city residents may have voted for Trump, but they didn’t vote for sewage spills and boil-water advisories that are likely to come with the detention warehouse.

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Here are some Atlanta leaders you should know this Women’s History Month

Take a moment this Women’s History Month to check out our collection of AJC Her+Story profiles and stories about some of the leading women across metro Atlanta.

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Mystery at Murder Creek: The vanishings no one noticed

Mysterious,unsolved disappearances of the non-human kind along Murder Creek in Putnam and Jasper counties have for years left state and local officials scratching their heads.

Crime & Public Safety
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Parole board can decide execution despite member’s recusal, judge says

A Georgia inmate's clemency petition can still be decided by a partial State Board of Pardons and Paroles, an Atlanta judge said when ordering a board member to recuse.

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Apalachee trial: Dad’s case is handed off to the jury

The jury is to begin deliberations Tuesday in the trial of Colin Gray, charged in relation to this son, Colt Gray, allegedly opening fire inside Apalachee High School in 2024.

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Apalachee trial: What to expect as the case against Colin Gray nears close

A look ahead at what looks to be final week of the trial of Colin Gray, the father of the boy accused of killing four in the Apalachee High School shooting in 2024.

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'I could have done more': Father of Apalachee shooting suspect gets emotional in court

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Growing FAA Cuts ATL Impact

Iran strikes upend Middle East travel, pause Delta’s Tel Aviv service

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PGA Superstore’s return to Atlanta a ‘full circle moment’ for the brand

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Atlanta is going green: 6 ways to welcome in March

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Retired sergeant struck by vehicle at Publix Atlanta Marathon

Swayvo Twain interview

Atlanta singer Angie Stone died a year ago. Her son carries on her legacy.

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Metro Atlanta sheriff arrested for DUI in county-issued SUV, officials say

New park near Vine City aims to address area's flooding problems

‘Sponge parks’ and underground vaults: Inside Atlanta’s fight to stop floods

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Most students use AI. Schools, colleges don’t know what to do about it.

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Human rights advocates support court-ordered cap on Fulton’s jail population

Security guard accused in 90-year-old man’s Buckhead stabbing goes to trial

Security guard acquitted in deadly Buckhead stabbing of 90-year-old man