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The DeKalb County School District, and others across metro Atlanta, are canceling weekend activities ahead of the expected winter storm. (Hyosub Shin/AJC 2025)

Some metro Atlanta schools canceling classes Monday as storm approaches

Winter storm preparations include colleges and universities closing and canceling activities for the weekend.

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GDOT ice storm warning sign

Wintry mix falling in far North Georgia as metro Atlanta braces for ice threat

An ice storm warning has been issued for northeast Georgia for the first time in more than a decade as the state braces for treacherous winter weather arriving this weekend.

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Georgia GOP Senate hopefuls trust Trump on Greenland even as message shifts

Republicans running for U.S. Senate in Georgia say they agree with President Donald Trump that a bigger presence in Greenland is key to boosting national security.

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Gwinnett deaths

12-year-old calls 911 after man kills wife, 3 relatives in Gwinnett, police say

Four people are dead in an apparent domestic-related shooting in a Gwinnett County home, and a suspect is in custody, police said early Friday.

Ex-PSC candidate won’t be prosecuted for taking Georgia Power booklet

DA: Ex-PSC candidate won’t be prosecuted for taking Georgia Power booklet

Patty Durand, a former Georgia Democratic candidate for the Public Service Commission, won't face prosecution.

Todd Burkhalter, founder and CEO of Drive Planning, pleaded guilty to wire fraud, and prosecutors have recommended he be sentenced to 17 years in prison. (Facebook)

CEO of Alpharetta firm pleads guilty in $380M Ponzi scheme

The founder and CEO of an Alpharetta investment advice firm has pleaded guilty in a deal with prosecutors accusing him of operating Georgia's largest Ponzi scheme.

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Todd Burkhalter, founder and CEO of Drive Planning, pleaded guilty to wire fraud, and prosecutors have recommended he be sentenced to 17 years in prison. (Facebook)

CEO of Alpharetta firm pleads guilty in $380M Ponzi scheme

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