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Wind advisory in effect for metro Atlanta on frigid Sunday

Gusts of up to 40 mph are expected across North Georgia and central Georgia, the National Weather Service says.

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OPINION

Gridlock Guy: Marietta dad touts driver safety after Auburn star’s fatal crash

The Lutzie 43 Foundation reaches Georgia students with lessons on sober, focused driving inspired by Auburn standout Philip Lutzenkirchen’s fatal crash.

Former Judge Christina Peterson gets emotional during a news conference at the law office of Arrington & Phillips in Atlanta on June 21, 2024. (Ziyu Julian Zhu for the AJC)

Ex-judge found not guilty in brawl outside Buckhead club

Christina Peterson, who represented herself during the trial, had been arrested in June 2024 and was accused of willful obstruction of law enforcement officers, a misdemeanor.

Georgia News
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Athens man charged with rape and kidnapping of UGA student

Police arrested a 19-year-old man in Athens on Saturday and charged him with kidnapping, aggravated sexual battery, battery and rape of a University of Georgia student.

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Coleman Barks, UGA professor and poet who popularized Rumi, dies at 88

UGA poet Coleman Barks, celebrated for his own work and for bringing Rumi’s poetry to modern audiences, died in Athens surrounded by his family at age 88.

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Voting rights group sues Raffensperger over voter cancellation documents

A Georgia voting rights group and two labor unions are suing the secretary of state for refusing to hand over records related to a 2025 mass voter registration cancellation.

Crime & Public Safety
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Athens man charged with rape and kidnapping of UGA student

Police arrested a 19-year-old man in Athens on Saturday and charged him with kidnapping, aggravated sexual battery, battery and rape of a University of Georgia student.

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Retired sergeant struck by vehicle at Publix Atlanta Marathon

An incident at the Publix Atlanta Marathon sends a retired Fulton County Sheriff’s Office sergeant to the hospital Sunday morning. An investigation is underway.

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Metro Atlanta sheriff arrested for DUI in county-issued SUV, officials say

A metro Atlanta sheriff was booked into his own jail Friday after being accused of driving under the influence, officials said.

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Footage shows moment MARTA train rams into fallen tree and derails

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OBITUARY

Jon Oscher, philanthropist and entrepreneur, dies at 93

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AJC INTERVIEW

Eva Marcille, out with a new film, credits Atlanta, ‘Top Model’ for success

Airport unveils centennial history exhibit

A reason to skip Plane Train: Atlanta airport history enshrined in new exhibit

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AJC HER+STORY

Newell Brands exec has made imprint on Sharpies, strollers and shampoo

Mother of Apalachee High School suspected shooter testifies

Apalachee shooting suspect’s dad expected to take the stand in his trial

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Netflix backs out of bid to acquire CNN-parent Warner Bros. Discovery

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Clayton County is coming after Atlanta airport’s property tax break

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UPDATE

Psychologist sentenced to five years for Decatur 5-year-old’s death

(From left) Interim MARTA General Manager and CEO Jonathan Hunt and Beltline CEO Clyde Higgs. Both faced questions from Atlanta City Council members this week regarding a vote last year to stop work on the Eastside light rail project. (Arvin Temkar/AJC 2025 and Abbey Cutrer/AJC 2025)

Atlanta City Council wants say in More MARTA projects moving forward

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Downtown Atlanta to gain new luxury hotel ahead of World Cup