News for Metro Atlanta and Region
Atlanta sets record high amid unseasonable December heat
Temps Saturday afternoon climb to high 70s, surpassing a 2015 record.
NE winter storm, snow continue to disrupt Atlanta airport
A winter storm in the northeast Friday led to a number of flight delays and cancellations at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International airport.

Metro Atlanta’s worst times, days for traffic this holiday season
If you must travel on one of the busy days, consider leaving outside peak traffic hours.
New PSC commissioner sworn in, making Georgia history for Black women
Democrat Alicia Johnson made history Monday when she was sworn in as the first Black woman to serve on the Georgia Public Service Commission.
How transfer portal forces adaptation — and wreaks havoc — at Georgia Southern
Georgia Southern is meeting the challenge of player retention in this new era of college sports where the transfer portal and player compensation are impacting G5 schools.

ICE operation honoring Laken Riley yields more than 1,000 arrests
The Trump administration says it conducted the arrests under the authority of the Laken Riley Act.

Manner of death determined for police officer, woman found in Atlanta home
Atlanta police say an officer is one of two people found dead at a home in Midtown Atlanta.
Judge halts execution of convicted Cobb murderer
A Fulton County judge has temporarily halted the execution of a Georgia inmate convicted of murdering two female real estate agents in Cobb County.

Driving for New Year’s? Here’s when traffic is expected to be the worst.
Officials anticipate the lead up to New Year’s Day won’t be as bumper-to-bumper as what some drivers endured during Christmas travel.
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2 injured when small plane crashes in DeKalb neighborhood
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Gone But Not Forgotten: The Vent
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The 10 best albums by Georgia artists in 2025, ranked
From indie singer Girlpuppy to R&B favorite Mariah the Scientist, here are the best albums (and a few EPs and mixtapes) by Georgia artists this year.

Gridlock Guy: End of print is reminiscent of Skycopter’s grounding
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Springlike warmth to end as cold front roars in before New Year’s
An incoming cold front is expected to plummet temperatures to below average for the New Year’s holiday.
Atlanta sets record high amid unseasonable December heat
Temps Saturday afternoon climb to high 70s, surpassing a 2015 record.
NE winter storm, snow continue to disrupt Atlanta airport
A winter storm in the northeast Friday led to a number of flight delays and cancellations at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International airport.
T.I. talks retirement, Jesus at Alpharetta comedy show
The Atlanta rap giant has a slate of shows at Helium Comedy Club this weekend.





