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Former Atlanta Dream star Brittney Griner files for divorce, court records show

Former Atlanta Dream star and WNBA veteran Brittney Griner filed for divorce from her wife, Cherelle, in Fulton County on Thursday, court records show.

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Canadian wildfire smoke sends light haze over Georgia skies

Atlanta's air quality reading is 'moderate' Friday as Canadian wildfires bring a light haze to North and central Georgia.

Bike lanes on Cherokee Street

New traffic pattern? Bike barriers elevate safety, and some drivers’ tires

Protected bike lane barriers on Atlanta's Cherokee Avenue have been struck at least three times, while advocates say the design improves cyclist safety.

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Georgia Chamber Congressional Luncheon

Colleagues defend Mike Collins’ handling of son-in-law drama

Senate candidate Mike Collins, seeking to unseat incumbent U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, says "if you really want to know where we stand, look at our voting record.”

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Dr. Erica Schwartz confirmed as director of the CDC

Schwartz, who served as deputy surgeon general during President Donald Trump’s first administration, will be Trump’s second CDC director since his return to the White House.

Georgia Chamber Congressional Luncheon

Rick Jackson: Atlanta should retain control of Hartsfield-Jackson

While Rick Jackson talks about the airport and lowering insurance costs, Keisha Lance Bottoms touts business development record, Medicaid expansion at Georgia Chamber lunch.

Crime & Public Safety
Teddy's Market convenience store sued by Buc-ee's

Buc-ee’s fight with Georgia store in spotlight after late night show prank

Last Week Tonight host John Oliver used Canton small business’ legal fight with the Texas convenience giant to illustrate how the “trademark bully” operates.

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World’s largest law firm beefs up politics team in Atlanta ahead of elections

Dentons is bolstering its deeply rooted government affairs practice in Atlanta as economic development surges in the Southeast and Georgia prepares to elect new leaders.

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Attorney says mother in Lawrenceville hot car death made ‘good faith’ mistake

Deja Coleman, who is accused in her baby's death after he was left in a car outside her workplace, was described by her attorney as a sleep-deprived, single mother of three.

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Amid data center pushback, Atlanta council debates new task force

Teddy's Market convenience store sued by Buc-ee's

Buc-ee’s fight with Georgia store in spotlight after late night show prank

Roswell to help Mountain Park with TSPLOST projects

Fulton asks voters to extend transportation sales tax

Carl Lewis wins the long jump

Looking back: 30 years since the Olympics in Atlanta

The Rufus M. Rose House, built circa 1901, is one of the last remaining Victorian mansions on Peachtree Street. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Wanted: Buyer for long-vacant historic downtown mansion

Flooding in McCaysville

Flood damage in North Georgia town to leave residents with little water for weeks, officials say

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A.M. ATL: Board stiff

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A magnolia falls in Atlanta, and a piece of baseball history fades

ICE Protest in Atlanta

ICE detention in Georgia grew 90% under Trump. Advocates suing for records.

City council directs Atlanta to craft extreme heat safety plan

Under fire, City Council tells mayor’s office to craft extreme heat plan