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Isaias batters Georgia
UPDATE

Isaias rolls through Georgia

Top Georgia officials and weather authorities across the state are urging people to take precautions as they continue to monitor the impacts of Hurricane Isaias.

Isaias batters Georgia

Rainfall totals across Georgia from Isaias

Get the latest updates on rainfall totals across Georgia as Hurricane Isaias affects the region. See rainfall amounts from the past 3, 6 and 12 hours.

Georgia Party Shooting

17-year-old charged in Georgia shooting that killed 2, injured 35

A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with last weekend's shooting in Vienna that 2 and injured, the GBI says.

Georgia News
Atlanta Press Club governor debate photo request
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Georgia elections: Live updates from Atlanta Press Club debates

The AJC will provide real-time updates in 11 Atlanta Press Club debates for statewide office in Georgia.

Daycare Investigation - Background Tips

Daycare safety in Georgia — A parents’ guide to choosing quality care

Six tips for how to compare Georgia daycares for licensing, child safety and ratings.

Daycares

Children suffered burns and beatings. Georgia calls it quality daycare.

Georgia's daycare quality rating system is flawed with the state advertising hundreds of centers as quality daycares despite serious incidents of putting kids at risk.

Crime & Public Safety
The Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia in Austell is evacuated by park personnel on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026. One person died and several others were injured in “an incident involving a roller coaster” at the park, Cobb County police said Monday evening. (Courtesy of WSB-TV)

Man ‘ejected’ from ride at Six Flags Over Georgia identified by police

A man who died at Six Flags Over Georgia was ejected and landed on other people on his plummet from a roller coaster Monday, according to new details from police Tuesday.

Findings on Jada West death investigation

Douglas DA will not pursue charges in 12-year-old’s death after student fight

The Douglas County District Attorney will not pursue charges in the death of Jada West, a 12-year-old who died after a fight with another student after getting off the bus.

GSP fatal chases

Infant killed in Georgia State Patrol chase, officials say

A 7-month old girl was killed and others were injured in a weekend crash impacting 10 vehicles at the end of a high-speed Georgia State Patrol chase, officials say.

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Atlanta Pride Parade

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Isaias batters Georgia

Warm, dry week ahead as Georgia recovers from weekend storm impacts

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Isaias batters Georgia

Georgians urged to stay vigilant as officials assess storm impact

Isaias batters Georgia
UPDATE

Isaias rolls through Georgia