News for Metro Atlanta and Region
AJC Summer interns reflect on journalism, friendships and storytelling
The 2026 AJC inters shares the stories they’re most proud of, the lessons they’ll carry and the advice they have for the next generation of journalists.
Making the case for traffic experts during Atlanta road jams
As artificial intelligence expands and broadcasters cut budgets, Atlanta traffic provides constant reminders of why human experts matter.
Delta flight returns to Atlanta, passengers evacuated after fumes reported in cockpit
More than 200 passengers and crew evacuate a Delta plane using slides in Atlanta after fumes were reported in the cockpit Saturday, officials say.
Georgia judge gives up federal bench seat for state service
Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Brian Epps was sworn in Tuesday at the State Capitol, ending a 13-year stint as a federal magistrate judge in Augusta.
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Migrant workers at Georgia factories get multimillion-dollar settlement
Mexican migrants with legal status said they were misled into manual labor in Georgia and paid less than promised.
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Perseid meteor shower in Georgia: What to know, where to watch
The Perseid meteor shower will peak late Wednesday into Thursday and line up with a new moon, providing dark skies for better viewing opportunities. But expect some clouds.
Georgia judge gives up federal bench seat for state service
Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Brian Epps was sworn in Tuesday at the State Capitol, ending a 13-year stint as a federal magistrate judge in Augusta.
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It’s flesh-eating bacteria season. Here’s what to know about vibrio.
Summer's warmer waters bring a coast-dwelling potentially deadly bacteria to Georgia’s shores and shellfish, and to other coastal states..
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The technology to prevent hot car deaths exists. Why isn’t it standard?
The Georgia lawyer for Deja Coleman, who is charged in the hot car death of her infant, is making the latest attempt to require automakers to include child safety features.
