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5 things to know about the planned tolls on I-285

Here are some things to know about the record-breaking deal to add toll lanes on some sections of I-285.

GDOT picks team to build I-285 toll lanes in record-setting bid

Under a public-private deal, the contractor will build and operate toll lanes on the eastern top of I-285 for 50 years.

After divorce filing, South Georgia man killed wife, 3 others, police say

A man fatally shot his wife, two adult sons and a girlfriend of one of his sons in an apparent South Georgia murder-suicide, Douglas police say.

Georgia News

GEORGIANOMICS

AI: Atlanta Intelligence?

An exclusive look at how the city of Atlanta is using AI, plus who is really paying the price for data centers and Porsche’s latest sports car.

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AJC HER+STORY

This nonprofit dresses Atlanta women for success. Its mission is growing.

After a series of expansions over the past few years, Dress for Success Atlanta has renamed itself Dress for Success Georgia and set out on a broader mission.

Political warfare at a fair? Nah, but parties do love a last-minute schmooze.

At the Georgia National Fair, civility mostly reigned as Republican and Democratic booths tried to reach voters while competing with turkey legs, tractors and stuffed animals.

Crime & Public Safety

Student dead after shooting at Atlanta Technical College

A student at Atlanta Technical College was hurt after a gun accidentally discharged. Another student, who had the gun in class, fatally shot himself, police say.

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UPDATE

Fourth man charged with murder after Norfolk Southern contractor killed in Cobb

A fourth suspect has been charged after a contractor with Norfolk Southern was shot and killed last month at the company’s facility in Austell, officials say.

Faith drives Rick Jackson’s foster care story. How would that inform his policies?

Rick Jackson chairs a nonprofit that effectively bars placement with LGBTQ+ families. Critics worry how that would inform his approach to the foster care system.

More Metro News

GRIDLOCK GUY

Pickle truck fire spears DeKalb commute, plus more from the traffic notebook

Sparks fly in Fulton Commission contests during early voting across the metro

Six Flags reopens amid ongoing roller coaster death investigation

Peachtree Road Race updates: Meaningful miles

5 things to know about the planned tolls on I-285

CONCERT REVIEW

In Atlanta, Katseye tries to conquer global pop without a worldly vision

MARTA says ad with incorrect election date is old, will be removed

What Trump’s sheriff of Wall Street said in his address to top Atlanta execs

THE STEERING COLUMN

For Porsche, the past is part of the future

K. Michelle, Atlanta reality TV vet and R&B diva, goes country — finally