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Cyclospora Outbreak History

Cyclospora outbreak prompts lettuce recall in Georgia and beyond

Georgia has been largely spared from cases of illness so far, though it is among 27 states where lettuce is being recalled.

Sandy Springs approves police plan for 99 license plate readers

DeKalb deputy charged with Flock camera misuse; more Georgia officers fired

Police say the license plate readers help locate suspects and solve crimes, but a growing number of critics say the technology amounts to an invasion of privacy.

Friday weather-traffic

Flash flood warnings issued in metro Atlanta as rain soaks Friday commute

A flash food warning is in effect until 9:30 p.m. for many areas, including parts of Cherokee, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton and Gwinnett counties, the National Weather Service said.

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DeKalb County Superior Court Judge Yolanda Parker-Smith illegally jailed a lawyer and improperly threatened to jail District Attorney Sherry Boston, according to misconduct charges filed Monday by the Georgia Judicial Qualifications Commission. (AJC file photo)

DeKalb judge threatened DA, jailed lawyer, misconduct case says

DeKalb County Superior Court Judge Yolanda Parker-Smith improperly threatened to jail District Attorney Sherry Boston, according to misconduct charges filed Monday.

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Malcolm-Jamal Warner

Malcolm-Jamal Warner failed to honor prenup, widow says in lawsuit

The widow of former Atlanta actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner is suing his mother, claiming she's owed more than $1.2 million because he failed to honor their prenuptial contract.

What World Heritage status could mean for Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp

What World Heritage honor will and won’t mean for Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp

The UNESCO World Heritage Committee meets this month in Busan, South Korea, to decide if the Okefenokee should be a World Heritage site.

Crime & Public Safety
President Trump's Motorcade

Trump’s visit to Cobb school could impact traffic during evening commute

Metro Atlanta drivers should brace for traffic disruptions Wednesday as President Donald Trump visits a Cobb County high school, with the evening rush likely hit hardest.

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Gavel

Former police officer sentenced to prison in hit-and-run death in Atlanta

Godreque Newsom was arrested after his sentencing at the courthouse and has been transferred to the Georgia Department of Corrections’ custody, jail records show.

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DeKalb County Superior Court Judge Yolanda Parker-Smith illegally jailed a lawyer and improperly threatened to jail District Attorney Sherry Boston, according to misconduct charges filed Monday by the Georgia Judicial Qualifications Commission. (AJC file photo)

DeKalb judge threatened DA, jailed lawyer, misconduct case says

DeKalb County Superior Court Judge Yolanda Parker-Smith improperly threatened to jail District Attorney Sherry Boston, according to misconduct charges filed Monday.

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Palmetto Mayor Teresa Thomas-Smith speaks during a meeting of the South Fulton Municipal Regional Jail Authority's board in Union City on Monday, July 20, 2026. The board passed a resolution authorizing the authority to issue bonds for a $1.36 billion Fulton County jail facilities project. Thomas-Smith was one of two members to vote against the resolution. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Jail authority votes to authorize bond issuance for $1.3B Fulton jail project

Warner Bros

Judge halts Paramount’s merger with CNN parent company Warner Bros.

New Plane Train cars

Atlanta airport Plane Train employees secure their first union contract

Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire perform
CONCERT REVIEW

Lionel Richie’s recent health scare doesn’t slow him down at Atlanta concert

Atlanta attorney Charley Brown

Atlanta attorney lands leading role at prominent national firm

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Atlanta becomes first city to offer free smart bassinets to employees

Jayden Williams

Stockbridge mayor faces scrutiny as City Council strips him of access, duties

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UPDATE

Deputies ID ex-boyfriend on the run after woman fatally shot in Hall County

FIFA Fan Fest has free Ludacris performance

Scattered thunderstorms disrupt Sunday FIFA World Cup festival

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GRIDLOCK GUY

What happens when Atlanta’s weekend road work spills over to Monday’s commute