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PHOTOS: Georgia's first snowfall of the year

Atlanta spared, but arctic blast coats swath of Georgia with dusting of snow

Atlanta was spared from snow, but a winter storm blanketed parts of Middle Georgia in about an inch of snow early Sunday.

I-16 and I-75 interchange construction
OPINION

Gridlock Guy: Crank that song? How some music impacts the way we drive.

Even if we don’t completely delete Metallica from our playlist, maybe we will hit the “next” arrow when we are driving in the rain or on an unfamiliar road at night.

Freezing weather in Atlanta

‘Heavy’ snow could impact parts of central Georgia, metro Atlanta mostly spared

The state’s best chance for snow comes overnight Saturday into Sunday afternoon along a diagonal line from Columbus to Macon to Warrenton, the National Weather Service says.

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These are the 2026 Oscar nominees with Georgia ties

Filming locations in the state, Atlanta area residents and a graduate of SCAD connect Academy Award nominees to Georgia.

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Freezing temps slap Metro Atlanta on coldest day of winter so far

Kemp declares state of emergency as North Georgia braces for winter storm

“Significant impacts” from snow and dangerous, icy conditions are expected to grip much of the state Saturday through early Monday, the National Weather Service says.

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Americus attorney seeks return of law license.

Georgia high court wants tougher discipline for lawyer who took part in Jan. 6

The Georgia Supreme Court said attorney William McCall Calhoun — who participated in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot — should be disbarred.

Crime & Public Safety
Americus attorney seeks return of law license.

Georgia high court wants tougher discipline for lawyer who took part in Jan. 6

The Georgia Supreme Court said attorney William McCall Calhoun — who participated in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot — should be disbarred.

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EXCLUSIVE

Meet the lawyer defending Georgia’s abortion law, voting rules and more

Just six months after moving to Atlanta with global law firm Jones Day, attorney John Henry Thompson has become Georgia’s top appellate lawyer.

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Atlanta officer grazed by bullet while nabbing murder suspect

Police say the suspect had been on the run from DeKalb County authorities for more than three years. Now he’s facing charges in Fulton County, too.

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Atlanta officer grazed by bullet while nabbing murder suspect

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Netflix might end up with TCM, Ted Turner’s ‘passion project’

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‘Stranger Things’ doc goes behind the scenes of the hit show filmed in Georgia

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How profitable is CNN? New filing shares details for first time in years.

Atlanta homicides drop in 2025 to under 100

Atlanta homicides on the decline, drop below 100 for first time since 2019

TSA will soon require Real ID to fly. What you need to know

Flying without Real ID will soon cost you. What it means for Atlanta travelers.

‘Pothole Posse’ tackling troubled roads in Atlanta neighborhood

Atlanta to pay cyclist nearly $1M settlement for pothole crash

Medley hotel

Developer of Medley in Johns Creek lands big name to develop luxury hotel

Fans packed in Piedmont Park as Atlanta rapper Future closed out night one of ONE Musicfest on Oct. 25, 2025, at Piedmont Park. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)

Future’s latest album art sparks copyright lawsuit

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Ex-DeKalb superintendent called 911 after altercation with wife