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New giant pandas

Giant pandas are coming back to Zoo Atlanta after 2-year hiatus

The zoo had been without pandas since 2024, after a 25-year period.

Georgia officials weigh actions to save water as drought deepens

Georgia officials weigh triggering drought response plan to help save water

Almost 90% of Georgia faces drought conditions rated “severe” — the third level on the five-level drought intensity scale — or worse by the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Ga 400 breaks ground

Your commute on Ga. 400 is about to get worse. Then it’ll get better (maybe).

The $11B project, aimed at rebuilding one of metro Atlanta’s worst traffic corridors, promises relief for commuters, but data shows congestion may eventually climb back up.

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David Scott funeral

‘You finally made it home’: U.S. Rep. David Scott remembered for faith, service

Friends, family and colleagues remembered U.S. Rep. David Scott as a man of faith who made a career of serving others.

US Wildfires

South Georgia wildfires: Storms on way as Brantley schools plan to reopen Monday

Rain totals are expected to be within half an inch to 1 1/2 inches in most places north of Jacksonville, but some inland areas in southeast Georgia could see 2-3 inches.

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WILD GEORGIA

Georgia’s recent drought, wildfires could impact wildlife for years

The severe drought and wildfires gripping much of Georgia will likely have impacts on the state’s wildlife for years to come — but it’s not all doom and gloom.

Crime & Public Safety
After years of protests and clashes, training center opinions haven’t changed
ONE YEAR LATER

After years of protests and clashes, training center opinions haven’t changed

A year later, police say Atlanta’s public safety training center has led to better recruitment and training. Opponents say their concerns were ignored.

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‘You will suffer fif’: 50 Cent punished, intimidated ex-staffer, suit says

The suit says 50 Cent launched a campaign of intimidation and punishment against former longtime staffer Monique Mayers who lives in Georgia.

Chief judge thanks jurors at Fulton County

‘An essential role’: Fulton jurors honored by chief judges

Jurors called to serve in Fulton County courts, which held 250 trials last year, were celebrated Thursday by chief judges Ural Glanville and Jane Morrison.

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Amid decline in film production, equipment rental company exits Atlanta

New Black Wall Street Market

New Black Wall Street Market failed. But there’s hope its mission won’t.

Ben Crump holds presser alleging medical neglect of Fulton Jail inmate

Prominent civil rights attorney alleges medical neglect at Fulton jail

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Hawks fixing ‘deep’ damage caused by trusted exec, leader says

DeKalb parents find holes in school closure proposals

DeKalb is bracing for school closures. These parents say it’s the wrong move.

The first pre-fabbed section of Concourse D to be transported to the airport

Judge shields Atlanta from Trump executive orders in federal funding case

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Gov. Kemp on Georgia wildfires: ‘Not out of woods’ but ‘better’ after rain