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Infant killed in Georgia State Patrol chase, officials say

A 7-month old girl was killed and others were injured in a weekend crash impacting 10 vehicles at the end of a high-speed Georgia State Patrol chase, officials say.

Warm, dry week ahead as Georgia recovers from weekend storm impacts

As Georgia recovers from Isaias's high winds and heavy rain that pummeled the state over the weekend, a reprieve appears to be ahead.

GRIDLOCK GUY

Waymo makes case for robotaxi safety citing its data, including in Atlanta

Driverless vehicles can be unnerving, but Waymo's research says its cars have a better safety record than human drivers.

Georgia News

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure unites Atlanta breast cancer survivors

Atlanta-area participants in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure share how their breast cancer experiences inspire them to help others facing the disease.

Average monthly premium for Georgia Access plans will soar to $932 next year

This marks the second year with significant, double-digit increases as enrollment continues to fall.

Savannah Bananas to play in Atlanta in 2027 - and Mexico and Canada

The Savannah Bananas plan to play baseball in Mexico and Canada in 2027, as well as at 23 of 30 major league baseball stadiums.

Crime & Public Safety

UPDATE

Third man arrested in Florida after Norfolk Southern contractor killed in Cobb

A third suspect has been arrested in Florida after a contractor with Norfolk Southern was shot and killed last month at the company’s facility in Austell, officials say.

More arrests in Georgia mass shooting. One suspect left prison in June.

Two Middle Georgia men were arrested in connection with a mass shooting in rural Vienna, bringing the number of arrested to three since two people were killed and 35 injured.

Georgia can limit minors’ social media accounts, judges say

Georgia can enforce its new law requiring social media platforms to verify the age of account holders and restrict use by minors, a panel of federal judges ruled Thursday.

More Metro News

CNN signs AI partnership with Google to license its content

GDOT picks team to build I-285 toll lanes in record-setting bid

Georgia government tower was to be remade as apartments. Now it will be razed.

Georgia can limit minors’ social media accounts, judges say

A.M. ATL: Up the chain

GBI probing Gwinnett solicitor’s program involving charity donations

DeKalb lawyer disbarred over case running as court mulls wider problem

Belly Gang Kushington to headline Hawks’ halftime show amid breakout year

HEAT CHECK

Outkast sued a rapper for having a ‘nearly identical’ name. Was it necessary?

Dunwoody High pivoting to remote learning because of plumbing problems