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It’s a warm one, Mr. Grinch: Atlanta tops Christmas Eve temperature record
The city broke the temperature record for Christmas Eve and could match or exceed it again on Christmas Day.

Woman killed after vehicle rear-ends MARTA bus in DeKalb
A woman is dead after a vehicle rear-ended a stopped MARTA bus in DeKalb County early Wednesday, officials said.

DeKalb inmates wrapped rope around Lyft driver’s neck in getaway, feds say
It was a harrowing ordeal for the ride-hailing driver who thought she was picking up another woman but ended up near Miami with the three wanted men.
Forbidden pistachios and a very long project: Jimmy Carter aides share tales
Beth Davis and Lauren Gay were two of Jimmy Carter's closest aides for two decades. On the first anniversary of his death, they share their stories for the first time.
What’s in the defense bill for Georgia?
The National Defense Authorization Act includes millions of dollars for projects at military bases and installations throughout Georgia.

Newspaper to digital: How to keep reading the AJC without interruption
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution will end its printed edition in 2025. Here's how to keep reading the AJC without interruption.

Atlanta officer among 2 found dead in home near Piedmont Park, police say
Atlanta police say an officer is one of two people found dead at a home in Midtown Atlanta.
NE winter storm, snow continue to disrupt Atlanta airport
A winter storm in the northeast Friday led to a number of flight delays and cancellations at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International airport.
Atlanta ‘Big Brother’ star dies on Christmas, age 35
Mickey Lee, 35, an Atlanta resident on the latest season of the "Big Brother" television show, died on Christmas Day after multiple cardiac arrests, her family said.
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An Atlanta police officer shot a man who bystanders say was carrying a firearm while chasing a woman in a West Atlanta apartment complex, according to the GBI.

Metro Atlanta’s worst times, days for traffic this holiday season
If you must travel on one of the busy days, consider leaving outside peak traffic hours.

Newspaper to digital: How to keep reading the AJC without interruption
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End of Trump case caps dramatic year in Georgia courts
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It’s a warm one, Mr. Grinch: Atlanta tops Christmas Eve temperature record
The city broke the temperature record for Christmas Eve and could match or exceed it again on Christmas Day.

Woman killed after vehicle rear-ends MARTA bus in DeKalb
A woman is dead after a vehicle rear-ended a stopped MARTA bus in DeKalb County early Wednesday, officials said.

DeKalb inmates wrapped rope around Lyft driver’s neck in getaway, feds say
It was a harrowing ordeal for the ride-hailing driver who thought she was picking up another woman but ended up near Miami with the three wanted men.







