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Pedestrians brave the weather near Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, as a major winter storm drenched Georgia with freezing rain, knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes and businesses across the state, slickening roads and keeping hundreds of flights in and out of Atlanta grounded. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Georgia steels itself for more challenges this week amid winter storm

The National Weather Service warns of more power outages and ‘impossible travel,' with dangerous cold possibly lasting until Thursday.

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Democrats’ outrage over Minneapolis killing raises likelihood of shutdown

Georgia's U.S. senators are among the Democrats who will oppose government funding legislation after another shooting death during immigration enforcement in Minneapolis.

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Dr. William (Bill) H. Foege, Atlanta global public health giant, dies at 89

Dr. William (Bill) H. Foege, a former CDC director who helped eradicate smallpox and whose health work saved millions of lives, died Saturday in Atlanta at the age of 89.

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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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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

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

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The new CDC deputy also a MAHA fan and vaccine skeptic

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

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Ossoff: Possible new ICE detention warehouse ‘not right’ for Social Circle

Todd Burkhalter, founder and CEO of Drive Planning, pleaded guilty to wire fraud, and prosecutors have recommended he be sentenced to 17 years in prison. (Facebook)

CEO of Alpharetta firm pleads guilty in $380M Ponzi scheme

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Armed man fatally shot by DeKalb deputies during eviction, GBI says