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Hiram officer loses home to fire on Thanksgiving Day
A metro Atlanta police officer’s home went up in flames on the morning of Thanksgiving Day. No residents or firefighters were injured, according to Paulding Fire Rescue.
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Man arrested in fatal stabbing at Vivide nightclub
Separate stabbings that left two men dead sent Atlanta police flying across the city in the early morning hours Wednesday.
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Thanksgiving travel will clog metro Atlanta interstates again Sunday
Experts say more than 2 million motorists will hit Georgia roads for Thanksgiving.
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Georgia teen builds app to simplify diabetes care for young patients
At only 18 years told, Drew Mendelow, a Georgia Tech freshman, is helping young patients manage their diabetes with his popular app.
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He came close to making history in Marietta mayor’s race. He may run again.
The AJC’s “Politically Georgia” talks to Sam Foster, the 24-year-old Black politician who almost made history in the Marietta mayor's race.
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Teen GOP activist steps down from party leadership post
Greene County native and University of North Georgia student Ja’Quon Stembridge, 19, had run on boosting youth involvement in the party.
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Woman gets probation for massive Atlanta apartment blaze sparked by fireworks
Charnelle Gunn, 27, was one of two people arrested at the scene of the November 2023 fire at the Reserve at LaVista Walk apartments. They had set off fireworks from the roof.
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Water main break closes Decatur schools, district says
DeKalb County crews were working to repair the 36-inch break at 3124 Midway Road, officials confirmed.
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Search underway for armed inmate after escape from Grady, officials say
Timothy Shane is accused of stealing an SUV and then crashing it during the getaway, according to authorities.
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5 must-do activities for fall around Atlanta
Amid busy schedules, you and your fellow nurses deserve to have a little fun. That’s why Northside Hospital is sharing...
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Kaiser Permanente offers care to fit the busyness of life in Atlanta
Life is busy these days. That’s why easy access to care is often the difference between handling your health and...
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5 questions you can’t ignore during the Medicare Annual Election Period
Right now is an important time to make decisions — especially for those who have Medicare or are helping loved ones who...
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Public service or nuisance? Atlanta attorney’s videos cause stir
An Atlanta personal injury lawyer's social media videos of witness testimony are upsetting medical malpractice defendants, who have asked local judges to intervene.
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New $2.5 million project aims to attack metro Atlanta’s smelly water problem
A $2.5 million grant will study ways to keep the nutrient pollution that fuels algae growth from flowing into Lake Lanier.
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Atlanta airport travelers should expect crowded security lines Monday
TSA had projected that Sunday would be the busiest holiday day for security at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Monday is expected to be the second busiest.
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Rain, fog complicate trip back to Atlanta for holiday travelers
Wet and chilly weather, as well as fog, are expected to harshly greet Georgia travelers returning home Sunday after the holiday weekend and through the early week.
Gridlock Guy: Too much ‘holiday cheer’ can shatter silent night on the road
Sobriety, alertness, protection are tenets for a safe drive, as traffic volume increases late in the year.
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‘The only thing that changes is how we deliver it’
As the AJC nears the end of its print chapter, some of the reporters, editors and photographers who make the AJC reflect on their “big break" moments.
Earth needs more energy. Atlanta’s Super Soaker creator may have a solution.
The legendary inventor of the Super Soaker, Lonnie Johnson, is refining technology in Atlanta that he thinks could help the planet reduce energy waste.
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Hiram officer loses home to fire on Thanksgiving Day
A metro Atlanta police officer’s home went up in flames on the morning of Thanksgiving Day. No residents or firefighters were injured, according to Paulding Fire Rescue.
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McDonough elects first mayor from historic Blacksville neighborhood
Kam Varner has roots in Blacksville, a neighborhood established by formerly enslaved people after the Civil War.
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Amid immigration crackdown, a Buford Highway youth orchestra brings refuge
A retired music teacher has created a youth orchestra for kids living in one of Atlanta’s biggest immigrant corridors, and her efforts will be featured on PBS this month.