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Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, offers a picturesque setting for walking tours or bike rides, June 5, 2024. (Susan Wright/The New York Times)
GRIDLOCK GUY

A surprise trip to a small European country yields new lessons about traffic

Atlanta traffic could benefit from Slovenia’s commitment to multiple modes of travel, and to keeping its pathways clean and maintained.

Interstate 285

I-285 to remain open this weekend after construction closure plans halted

The GDOT’s plans to close part of I-285 in Atlanta were canceled after weather forecasts raised concerns the work couldn’t be finished before Monday morning.

Cape Verde Hantavirus Ship

Hantavirus is rare. Here’s why Georgia health officials are watching it.

Two Georgia residents were on board a cruise ship where hantavirus killed three people, and health officials are monitoring the situation.

Georgia News
Baby Names

Prepare to meet more Georgia girls with this name, now the state’s most popular

The Social Security Administration on Thursday released the 2025 list of most used baby names by state.

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Anti-ICE protesters gather on Social Circle Parkway in the city of Social Circle to voice opposition to potential Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility

Social Circle sues Trump administration to stop warehouse conversion

The Department of Homeland Security first purchased the Social Circle warehouse in February with the intention of turning it into an 8,500-bed immigration detention facility.

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A man walks outside of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office in Atlanta in 2016. A federal judge in Atlanta has denied interim relief to at least 265 immigrants legally in the United States for a limited time who are applying to lawfully remain in the country. (Branden Camp for the AJC 2016)

Atlanta judge keeps Trump’s halt on immigration applications, for now

An Atlanta judge won't lift an indefinite hold on immigration applications by people from countries President Donald Trump deems high risk, but says he might in future.

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Crime & Public Safety
A man walks outside of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office in Atlanta in 2016. A federal judge in Atlanta has denied interim relief to at least 265 immigrants legally in the United States for a limited time who are applying to lawfully remain in the country. (Branden Camp for the AJC 2016)

Atlanta judge keeps Trump’s halt on immigration applications, for now

An Atlanta judge won't lift an indefinite hold on immigration applications by people from countries President Donald Trump deems high risk, but says he might in future.

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Beltline stabbing
UPDATE

Suspect in custody after woman killed in Atlanta Beltline stabbing

A woman was killed in a stabbing on the Atlanta Beltline, authorities said Thursday, and a suspect was arrested after a manhunt.

Beltline stabbing

Manhunt underway after woman dies in Atlanta Beltline stabbing - Clone

A woman was killed in a stabbing near the Atlanta Beltline, authorities said Thursday.

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Let’s try this again: I-285 to close this weekend for roadwork after weather delay.

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