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‘No toxic hazard’ in smoke from South Fulton warehouse fire, officials say

Firefighters in South Fulton battled a large fire at a warehouse complex near Union City, about 5 miles west of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Busy Labor Day weekend to bring heat
UPDATE

Weekend heat advisory, storms expected to give way to milder Labor Day

The heat index was expected to reach 105 degrees in metro Atlanta on Sunday, but Labor Day highs are expected to be lower than in recent days.

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GRIDLOCK GUY

Give grace during busy Labor Day weekend traffic, even to selfish drivers

Drive sober, slow down and ignore your phone. But also consider letting another motorist merge in front of you.

Georgia News
Sonya Ross

A Black woman, Air Force One and the day America changed

Atlanta native Sonya Ross was part of the small press pool that followed President George Bush after the Sept. 11 attacks. Twenty-five years later, she remembers.

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THE STEERING COLUMN

What 1,700 miles taught me about choosing a family car

Car shoppers have plenty of reasons to think carefully about what they're actually paying for.

APTOPIX Election 2026 Republicans

Georgia GOP activists leave midterm convention energized

Georgians attending the Republican Party's midterm convention in Dallas said it accomplished its purpose: to energize the base ahead of November's election.

Crime & Public Safety
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Clayton inmate’s death ruled homicide tied to ‘medical neglect,’ examiner says

Scott Clyde Worthy, 57, died last year from complications of a bacterial infection and experienced ‘significant’ deterioration in jail, the medical examiner’s office said.

Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams addresses the media after a City Council hearing Aug. 22, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Judge denies Stockbridge mayor’s request to exclude sexual misconduct evidence

The motion also signaled concern that Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams’ testimony potentially could incriminate him in a future criminal case.

Big Tigger

Attorney: Big Tigger ‘excited to get back to work’ after DA drops charges

V-103 morning host Big Tigger will not be prosecuted by the Fulton County district attorney’s office after a domestic dispute in May.

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Cobb father charged in boy’s death after police say sick child was left alone

No injuries after gunfire prompts ‘robust’ response at Piedmont Park, APD says
UPDATE

19-year-old charged after gunfire incident at Piedmont Park, Atlanta police say

inspire brands offers child care for virtural learning

CEO of Dunkin’ and Arby’s parent Inspire Brands on temporary medical leave

geshwiler obit

Joseph E. Geshwiler, former AJC opinion writer, dies at 89

Mother charged in son’s hot car death granted bond by Gwinnett judge

Mother charged in son’s hot car death leaves jail for house arrest

Tuxedo Park estate

Buckhead estate sells for second-highest price ever in metro Atlanta

Newsletter - AM ATL

A.M. ATL: It’s coming

Nice weather in Atlanta, Georgia

Council members urge Dickens administration to revisit Beltline rail

Semester at Trilith

Trilith wants college students to spend a semester on set

2024 Riot Fest

Atlanta heavy metal band Mastodon sued by late guitarist’s estate