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Woman fatally stabbed on MARTA train identified; man arrested.

A 66-year-old Atlanta woman was fatally stabbed on a MARTA train in what officials called a “senseless” incident. A 25-year-old was arrested.

Weather downtown Atlanta

Another stormy weekend, but drier days are on the way

The National Weather Service predicts up to an inch of rain through Monday in North Georgia and Middle Georgia, with isolated higher totals possible.

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Worried about World Cup traffic? Planning, technology should help ease jams.

As Atlanta gets set to host the FIFA World Cup, commuters should rest easy. The city has handled this kind of pressure before.

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FBI offers reward for escaped Ga. inmate who stole millions in prison

Arthur Lee Cofield Jr. went missing from the federal prison in Jesup in May. He was serving more than 11 years for stealing from the Hollywood film mogul Sidney Kimmel.

Weather downtown Atlanta

Severe thunderstorms coming through metro Atlanta, but sunny days ahead

Forecasters predict a 20% chance of rain during Monday’s commute and into the evening. Central Georgia could see gusts of wind up to 60 mph and scattered showers.

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Welcome to Georgia, where questionable therapies flourish with little oversight

Hundreds of Georgia wellness clinics promote unproven treatments with little oversight from one of the nation’s weakest medical boards, an AJC investigation found.

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Former Atlanta Housing official sentenced for Section 8 and pandemic fraud

Tracy Denise Jones, who oversaw one of the nation’s largest Section 8 housing assistance programs at Atlanta Housing, was sentenced to nine months in prison for fraud.

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‘Brutal’ deadly MARTA attack prompts safety response ahead of World Cup

Details of violent MARTA stabbing come to light as questions emerge about safety in the city ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

Weather downtown Atlanta

Severe thunderstorms coming through metro Atlanta, but sunny days ahead

Forecasters predict a 20% chance of rain during Monday’s commute and into the evening. Central Georgia could see gusts of wind up to 60 mph and scattered showers.

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