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Gridlock Guy: Too much ‘holiday cheer’ can shatter silent night on the road
Sobriety, alertness, protection are tenets for a safe drive, as traffic volume increases late in the year.
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Hiram officer loses home to fire on Thanksgiving Day
A metro Atlanta police officer’s home went up in flames on the morning of Thanksgiving Day. No residents or firefighters were injured, according to Paulding Fire Rescue.
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Man arrested in fatal stabbing at Vivide nightclub
Separate stabbings that left two men dead sent Atlanta police flying across the city in the early morning hours Wednesday.
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Georgia authority says ransomware attack thwarted, real estate portal online
The Georgia Superior Court Clerks’ Cooperative Authority, which operates a database for the state’s real estate index, said it detected the intrusion Nov. 21.
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Georgia teen builds app to simplify diabetes care for young patients
At only 18 years told, Drew Mendelow, a Georgia Tech freshman, is helping young patients manage their diabetes with his popular app.
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He came close to making history in Marietta mayor’s race. He may run again.
The AJC’s “Politically Georgia” talks to Sam Foster, the 24-year-old Black politician who almost made history in the Marietta mayor's race.
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Pressure restored as repairs continue on broken water main in DeKalb
DeKalb County crews were working to repair the 36-inch break at 3124 Midway Road, officials confirmed.
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Search continues for inmate after escape from Grady hospital, officials say
Timothy Shane is accused of stealing an SUV and then crashing it during the getaway, according to authorities.
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Crashes kill 11 on Georgia roads during holiday weekend, down from 2024
Eleven people died on Georgia roads over the long holiday weekend, according to the Department of Public Safety.
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Nurses, you can enter now to win tickets to Stone Mountain Christmas!
It’s the holiday season, but nurses are still busy with 12-hour shifts. So we want to treat nurses to a visit to one of...
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Daytona Beach wish list: Don’t leave without experiencing this
You may know Daytona Beach for the 23-mile stretch of sand, scenic trails and eclectic shopping. But did you know it’s...
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Dr. Paul Mayor on what sets Kaiser Permanente apart
For patients with cancer, expedience and communication matter. No one knows that better than gynecologic oncologist Dr...
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A.M. ATL: Super soakers, smelly water
Morning, y'all. Your Dec. 1 update: Delistings grow across metro Atlanta, a smelly water solution, Atlanta’s Super Soaker creator and more.
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As one of few women in SWAT, she’s reshaping this west Georgia team
The 27-year-old recently became the first woman to join the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office’s SWAT team, where she serves as a medic.
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Georgia lands location of prestigious Sundance television program
The announcement comes less than a year after Atlanta did not make the cut to become the next host city of the Sundance Film Festival.
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Georgia teen builds app to simplify diabetes care for young patients
At only 18 years told, Drew Mendelow, a Georgia Tech freshman, is helping young patients manage their diabetes with his popular app.
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Man locked up for 23 years despite evidence proving his innocence, lawsuit says
Although investigators had reason to believe Sandeep “Sonny” Bharadia wasn’t involved in the crime, they pushed forward with a case against him anyway, a lawsuit says.
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Public service or nuisance? Atlanta attorney’s videos cause stir
An Atlanta personal injury lawyer's social media videos of witness testimony are upsetting medical malpractice defendants, who have asked local judges to intervene.
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New $2.5 million project aims to attack metro Atlanta’s smelly water problem
A $2.5 million grant will study ways to keep the nutrient pollution that fuels algae growth from flowing into Lake Lanier.
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Atlanta airport travelers should expect crowded security lines Monday
TSA had projected that Sunday would be the busiest holiday day for security at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Monday is expected to be the second busiest.
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Rain, fog complicate trip back to Atlanta for holiday travelers
Wet and chilly weather, as well as fog, are expected to harshly greet Georgia travelers returning home Sunday after the holiday weekend and through the early week.
Gridlock Guy: Too much ‘holiday cheer’ can shatter silent night on the road
Sobriety, alertness, protection are tenets for a safe drive, as traffic volume increases late in the year.