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Gridlock Guy: Crank that song? How some music impacts the way we drive.

Even if we don’t completely delete Metallica from our playlist, maybe we will hit the “next” arrow when we are driving in the rain or on an unfamiliar road at night.

Freezing weather in Atlanta

‘Heavy’ snow could impact parts of central Georgia, metro Atlanta mostly spared

The state’s best chance for snow comes overnight Saturday into Sunday afternoon along a diagonal line from Columbus to Macon to Warrenton, the National Weather Service says.

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Failure to re-shackle Rockdale inmate ‘contributed’ to escape, sheriff says

New information has revealed how a Rockdale County detainee was able to escape custody at Grady Memorial Hospital on Dec. 1.

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Freezing temps slap Metro Atlanta on coldest day of winter so far

Winter storm watch issued as state braces for ‘significant’ weekend ice, snow

“Significant” impacts from snow and dangerous, icy conditions are expected to grip much of the state Saturday through early Monday, the National Weather Service says.

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Developer of Medley in Johns Creek lands big name to develop luxury hotel

Medley is one of metro Atlanta’s most closely watched projects and is part of a broader vision to create a nearly 200-acre town center within Johns Creek.

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Georgia football coach Kirby Smart sold Athens home below asking price

University of Georgia Bulldogs football coach Kirby Smart sold his Athens home during the 2025 season for $3 million.

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Atlanta officer grazed by bullet while nabbing murder suspect

Police say the suspect had been on the run from DeKalb County authorities for more than three years. Now he’s facing charges in Fulton County, too.

Atlanta homicides drop in 2025 to under 100

Atlanta homicides on the decline, drop below 100 for first time since 2019

Atlanta had 98 homicides in 2025, down from 126 the previous year. It was the first year Atlanta had fewer than 100 homicides since 2019.

Fans packed in Piedmont Park as Atlanta rapper Future closed out night one of ONE Musicfest on Oct. 25, 2025, at Piedmont Park. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)

Future’s latest album art sparks copyright lawsuit

An Atlanta photographer claims in a lawsuit that his images of the Dungeon Family home are unlawfully being used to promote the latest album of rapper Future.

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Atlanta homicides drop in 2025 to under 100

Atlanta homicides on the decline, drop below 100 for first time since 2019

‘Pothole Posse’ tackling troubled roads in Atlanta neighborhood

Atlanta to pay cyclist nearly $1M settlement for pothole crash

Medley hotel

Developer of Medley in Johns Creek lands big name to develop luxury hotel

Fans packed in Piedmont Park as Atlanta rapper Future closed out night one of ONE Musicfest on Oct. 25, 2025, at Piedmont Park. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)

Future’s latest album art sparks copyright lawsuit

TSA will soon require Real ID to fly. What you need to know

Flying without Real ID will soon cost you. What it means for Atlanta travelers.

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Ex-DeKalb superintendent called 911 after altercation with wife

Georgia opts in to new federal school voucher program

Georgia opts in to new federal school voucher program. Here’s what to know.

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Oversight commission begins review of Mayor Dickens’ neighborhood plan

Mass cancellations hit Atlanta airport, shutdown causes uncertainty

Atlanta hit TSA record in 2025 with 30 million passengers