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Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, offers a picturesque setting for walking tours or bike rides, June 5, 2024. (Susan Wright/The New York Times)
GRIDLOCK GUY

A surprise trip to a small European country yields new lessons about traffic

Atlanta traffic could benefit from Slovenia’s commitment to multiple modes of travel, and to keeping its pathways clean and maintained.

Interstate 285

I-285 to remain open this weekend after construction closure plans halted

The GDOT’s plans to close part of I-285 in Atlanta were canceled after weather forecasts raised concerns the work couldn’t be finished before Monday morning.

Cape Verde Hantavirus Ship

Hantavirus is rare. Here’s why Georgia health officials are watching it.

Two Georgia residents were on board a cruise ship where hantavirus killed three people, and health officials are monitoring the situation.

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One of Atlanta’s tallest towers snags tenant after being empty for years

Medical imaging technology company Oxos announced it signed a 40,000-square-foot lease to move its headquarters to Tower Square in Midtown.

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American Dream For Rent: Investors elbow out individual home buyers

House looks to cut limits on investor-owned homes from housing bill

There is bipartisan opposition in the U.S. House to a provision in the housing bill that prevents corporations from buying up rental homes.

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A man walks outside of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office in Atlanta in 2016. A federal judge in Atlanta has denied interim relief to at least 265 immigrants legally in the United States for a limited time who are applying to lawfully remain in the country. (Branden Camp for the AJC 2016)

Atlanta judge keeps Trump’s halt on immigration applications, for now

An Atlanta judge won't lift an indefinite hold on immigration applications by people from countries President Donald Trump deems high risk, but says he might in future.

Crime & Public Safety
A man walks outside of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office in Atlanta in 2016. A federal judge in Atlanta has denied interim relief to at least 265 immigrants legally in the United States for a limited time who are applying to lawfully remain in the country. (Branden Camp for the AJC 2016)

Atlanta judge keeps Trump’s halt on immigration applications, for now

An Atlanta judge won't lift an indefinite hold on immigration applications by people from countries President Donald Trump deems high risk, but says he might in future.

Beltline stabbing
UPDATE

Suspect in custody after woman killed in Atlanta Beltline stabbing

A woman was killed in a stabbing on the Atlanta Beltline, authorities said Thursday, and a suspect was arrested after a manhunt.

Beltline stabbing

Manhunt underway after woman dies in Atlanta Beltline stabbing - Clone

A woman was killed in a stabbing near the Atlanta Beltline, authorities said Thursday.

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Trump floats federal gas tax relief last seen during the Great Depression

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In a hidden lab in Atlanta, Coca-Cola tests new beverage technology

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Atlanta invested nearly $1B into the Beltline. What did it get in return?

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She waited years for justice in her son’s death. A guilty but mentally ill plea came.

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He hoped to hand England Piano to his son. Now it’s going out of business.

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