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Lindsie Chrisley DUI Cherokee

Former ‘Chrisley Knows Best’ star arrested on DUI charge in metro Atlanta

Lindsie Chrisley was arrested in metro Atlanta over Memorial Day weekend after being accused of driving under the influence and trying to elude law enforcement.

Northside drive flooding

Memorial Day weekend’s storms prelude soggy week to come for metro Atlanta

Daily rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to extend beyond Memorial Day for North and Middle Georgia this week, the National Weather Service says.

Atlanta Airport April 3 2026

Ebola screening is expanding to the Atlanta airport

The CDC added Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to its list of airports with enhanced screening procedures for those who traveled to Ebola-impacted nations.

Georgia News
Hank Aaron home run 1974

Hank Aaron memorabilia going back to Braves, ending fight with former staffers

The home plate and bases from Hank Aaron’s historic 715th home run are being returned to the Atlanta Braves in a deal that ends a legal battle.

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Atlanta Jazz Fest brings 3 days of free music

More rain in Georgia’s forecast. Here’s what it means for the drought.

Has the rain helped Georgia's drought conditions?

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US Wildfires

Once ‘a monster,’ Georgia wildfires are mostly contained but still not out

Despite recent rain, twin South Georgia wildfires continue to burn more than a month after they began consuming tens of thousands of acres between Valdosta and Atlantic coast.

Crime & Public Safety
Hank Aaron home run 1974

Hank Aaron memorabilia going back to Braves, ending fight with former staffers

The home plate and bases from Hank Aaron’s historic 715th home run are being returned to the Atlanta Braves in a deal that ends a legal battle.

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Federal Judge Misconduct

Atlanta police investigate sex affair involving judge and high-ranking officer

Atlanta police are investigating whether a high-ranking officer had an affair with a federal judge involving courthouse sex.

Robert Busbee

Interim DA takes over in Statesboro area after predecessor’s sudden death

Jillian Gibson is taking over as the acting district attorney in the Ogeechee Judicial District after the elected official overseeing the office died late last week.

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Rare mutant sea turtle returns home off Georgia's coast

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FBI Atlanta Special Agent in Charge Marlo Graham, right, and FBI Atlanta Assistant Special Agent in Charge Shawn Matthews, left, address the media at a press conference Thursday about the FBI’s safety plans for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Atlanta. They displayed drones and other security gear and technology they might use during the six-week event. (Akili-Casundria Ramsess for the AJC)

World Cup a ‘no-drone zone’ around Mercedes-Benz Stadium, FBI warns

Waymo Atlanta

Waymo resumes robotaxi service in Atlanta after flash flood pause

Robert Busbee

Interim DA takes over in Statesboro area after predecessor’s sudden death

Colt Gray status hearing

Apalachee shooting suspect’s trial moving out of Barrow County

Cobb town center ois

Armed shoplifting suspect killed by police at Cobb mall identified, GBI says

Atlanta partners with Morehouse School of Medicine

Atlanta looks to partner with Morehouse School of Medicine on future hospital

Fulton County Sheriff’s Office has a new tool in jail security: Drones

Fulton sheriff plans to turn away some misdemeanor arrestees from jail

Fifa signage

APD chief: Teamwork with feds will focus on security during World Cup

MARTA Train Delay
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Is MARTA World Cup ready? New Atlanta trains haven’t passed safety tests.

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Atlanta Braves join public health initiative, spotlighting heart disease risk