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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.

Susana Morales

ABC’s ‘20/20’ to spotlight killing of Georgia teen tied to ex-Doraville officer

The new two-hour episode includes interviews with Susana Morales’ family and Gwinnett police investigators.

Georgia News
Profile of Shanette Williams

How Georgia’s abortion law thrust Shanette Williams into a fight at the ballot box

Shanette Williams’ daughter Amber Thurman died after a delay in emergency medical care tied to Georgia’s abortion ban.

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Election 2026 Georgia Governor

A landscaper’s injury intensifies immigration talk in Georgia governor’s race

A landscaper fights for benefits after being hurt at Ga. governor candidate Rick Jackson's estate. The court case has become a flashpoint in the GOP governor's primary race.

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American Dream For Rent: Investors elbow out individual home buyers

House looks to cut limits on investor-owned homes from housing bill

There is bipartisan opposition in the U.S. House to a provision in the housing bill that prevents corporations from buying up rental homes.

Crime & Public Safety
Beltline stabbing
UPDATE

Man charged with murder in Beltline stabbing has criminal history, records show

Officials on Friday identified the 23-year-old woman killed in a Thursday stabbing on the Atlanta Beltline.

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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.

Smith State Prison

Warden hired to guard a Georgia prison indicted in contraband operation

Former Smith State Prison warden Brian Adams was indicted Wednesday on multiple charges related to a contraband operation in the prison.

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How birth alert bracelets are improving maternal care in Georgia

Smith State Prison

Warden hired to guard a Georgia prison indicted in contraband operation

NBA on Amazon Prime

Sportscaster Taylor Rooks relieves $2.1M in medical debt for Gwinnett residents

Gulfstream G700

How Gulfstream turned a decades-long gamble into a new era of growth

Cox Enterprises headquarters

Cox Enterprises promotes two leaders to key C-suite positions

Gas prices

Trump floats federal gas tax relief last seen during the Great Depression

Coca-Cola equipment 2

In a hidden lab in Atlanta, Coca-Cola tests new beverage technology

BELTLINE ANNIVERSARY

Atlanta invested nearly $1B into the Beltline. What did it get in return?

England Piano going out of business after 52 years

He hoped to hand England Piano to his son. Now it’s going out of business.

Zachary Foster

She waited years for justice in her son’s death. A guilty but mentally ill plea came.