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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.

Cobb police shoot, kill man wanted on murder charge related to scooter crash, GBI says
Damian Strozier, 31, was fatally shot by Cobb police after an hourslong search, the GBI said.

Man charged in DeKalb shooting spree dies in jail, sheriff’s office says
Olaolukitan Adon Abel, 26, was found unresponsive in his cell Tuesday evening, according to authorities.

Gov. Kemp on Georgia wildfires: ‘Not out of woods’ but ‘better’ after rain
Gov. Brian Kemp toured drought-stricken South Georgia Tuesday as officials reported headway fighting big wildfires but warned they wouldn't be extinguished soon despite rain.

5 things we’ve learned so far about the Georgia Guidestones explosion
The AJC’s “Who Blew Up The Guidestones?” podcast has unearthed new details about the 2022 attack on the controversial Stonehenge-like monument.

Memorial and funeral details for U.S. Rep. David Scott released
The Atlanta Democrat died last week after a career spanning more than 50 years in public service.
16-year-old shot, killed in year’s first homicide on MARTA property
The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the teen Tuesday, a day after the shooting, as Xavier Wright, who would have turned 17 next week.

15 fires in 7 hours: DeKalb man accused of arson during drought
The fires were set late Sunday night into Monday morning, within a half-mile radius of the Clarkston GSU Perimeter College.

Father accused of slaying, burying children in Georgia backyard gets plea deal
Georgia prosecutors dropped death penalty trial for Elwyn Crocker Sr. after plea deal of life in prison without parole for man accused of killing, burying his two children.
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Georgia declares ‘Level 1′ drought, urges conservation. Here’s what to know.
The move will require public water systems to encourage conservation as a historic and unusual spring drought grips Georgia.

Ex-Alabama tackle pleads guilty in $20M NFL player impersonation case
Former University of Alabama defensive tackle Luther Davis pleaded guilty Monday to fraud in a $20M federal case accusing him of impersonating NFL players to get loans.
Insanity defense tested in fatal Midtown shooting trial
Trial started in Atlanta on Monday against Raissa Kengne, who claims she is not guilty by reason of insanity in the shooting deaths of two men in Midtown in 2022.
For Georgia pre-K, 3-year-olds could be the next frontier
State and national experts recommend expanding Georgia's universal pre-K program to include 3-year-olds.

Waffle House preps for World Cup with new retail storefront
Atlanta’s iconic 24-hour diner wants to sell merchandise during the global soccer event this summer.

ICE begins 2026 with high pace of arrests in Georgia
Georgia ranks as a top state in the country for enforcement, updated federal data shows.

Bruno Mars brings funk perfection to first Atlanta tour stop in nearly 10 years
The 16-time Grammy winner will perform again Sunday at Bobby Dodd Stadium as part of his "Romantic Tour."

Road signs honoring Captain Herb Emory, Royal Marshall give comfort in traffic
Georgia named roads and intersections after WSB radio figures Captain Herb Emory and Royal Marshall, turning everyday Atlanta traffic into moments of memory and reflection.

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.

Peabody Awards recognizes the AJC’s ‘ICE Sweeps Georgia’ video series
The AJC’s “ICE Sweeps Georgia” social video series was a unanimous selection of Peabody jurors in the Interactive & Immersive category.


