News for Metro Atlanta and Region

GDOT ice storm warning sign

Icy conditions to worsen overnight, Sunday morning

An ice storm warning has been issued for northeast Georgia for the first time in more than a decade as the state braces for treacherous winter weather arriving this weekend.

The DeKalb County School District, and others across metro Atlanta, are canceling weekend activities ahead of the expected winter storm. (Hyosub Shin/AJC 2025)

Some metro Atlanta schools canceling classes Monday as storm approaches

Winter storm preparations include colleges and universities closing and canceling activities for the weekend.

Behind the Scenes: How food is prepared and animals fed at Zoo Atlanta

Ice storm threat forces Atlanta cancellations, closures, including Zoo Atlanta

Closures include Atlanta Botanical Garden and Georgia Aquarium; cancellations include shows at Variety Playhouse and Masquerade.

Georgia News
AI White Collar Workforce

AI is affecting metro Atlanta’s workforce, from white collar to hands-on jobs

Ready or not, AI is already being used in offices all over.

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Bitter cold will test Georgia’s power grid. Utilities say they’re ready.

Bitter cold will test Georgia’s power grid. Utilities say they’re ready.

Georgia's electric utilities will face a second test of their power grid this week as freezing temperatures could strain power plants and grid infrastructure.

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83rd Golden Globes - Arrivals

These are the 2026 Oscar nominees with Georgia ties

2026 was a much better showing for Georgia-tied nominees than 2025. Seven movies and actors with Georgia ties were nominated.

Crime & Public Safety
Gwinnett deaths

12-year-old calls 911 after man kills wife, 3 relatives in Gwinnett, police say

Four people are dead in an apparent domestic-related shooting in a Gwinnett County home, and a suspect is in custody, police said early Friday.

Ex-PSC candidate won’t be prosecuted for taking Georgia Power booklet

DA: Ex-PSC candidate won’t be prosecuted for taking Georgia Power booklet

Patty Durand, a former Georgia Democratic candidate for the Public Service Commission, won't face prosecution.

Gwinnett homicide home

‘Soldiers of Christ’ murder case in limbo after judge cuts claims

The case against a family of Korean nationals alleged to be members of a religious group is in limbo after a Gwinnett County judge dismissed the most serious charges.

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GDOT ice storm warning sign

Icy conditions to worsen overnight, Sunday morning

The DeKalb County School District, and others across metro Atlanta, are canceling weekend activities ahead of the expected winter storm. (Hyosub Shin/AJC 2025)

Some metro Atlanta schools canceling classes Monday as storm approaches

ICE Protest in Atlanta

Atlanta protest demands ICE withdrawal amid mass demonstration in Twin Cities

Waymo photos

Robotaxis are all over Atlanta. What are companies’ plans for the ice storm?

Winter storm grocery shopping

Grocers say don’t ‘panic-buy’ as Georgians hit stores before winter storm

Gwinnett deaths

12-year-old calls 911 after man kills wife, 3 relatives in Gwinnett, police say

Atlanta airport, TSA batten the hatches for impending ice storm

Atlanta airport, TSA batten the hatches for impending ice storm

Gwinnett homicide home

‘Soldiers of Christ’ murder case in limbo after judge cuts claims

Columbus Synovus stepback

After $8.6B merger, Atlanta banking firm to accelerate hiring in 2026

Georgia lawmakers gather in Columbus

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