News for Metro Atlanta and Region
I-285 weekend closure sends traffic detouring through Atlanta
A normally busy section of I-285 is closed for roadwork, detouring metro Atlanta motorists and leaving a westside stretch of the Perimeter eerily empty this weekend.
Scattered thunderstorms rolling in Sunday could bring winds, hail
As rain moves in, Atlanta is experiencing near-record temperatures and significant drought conditions persist throughout the state.
Stuck in I-285 detour traffic this weekend? Try a little perspective.
Atlanta’s I-285 closure will frustrate drivers. But traffic jams often reflect crashes, emergencies or even good news, not just inconvenience.
Daily showers through Memorial Day and beyond to bring rain, flood risks
Daily rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected through the holiday weekend and beyond for all of North and Middle Georgia, the National Weather Service says.
Traveling for Memorial Day weekend? Here’s when to expect the worst traffic.
Pack some patience along with a bathing suit. Expect traffic congestion throughout the state, with the longest backups in metro Atlanta, Middle Georgia and near the coast.
Warnock: GOP-led redistricting targeting Black seats a ‘betrayal’
U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock criticized efforts in Georgia and other states to eliminate seats held by Black lawmakers after a recent Supreme Court ruling.
Atlanta issues boil water advisory after treatment plant power failure
The advisory is because of an internal power failure at the Hemphill Water Treatment Plant and was issued “out of an abundance of caution.”
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Douglas teacher accused of sex with student facing more charges
A Douglas County high school teacher accused earlier this month of having sex with a student now faces more charges, according to arrest warrants.
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