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A.M. ATL: Health scare

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They thought they were too young for breast cancer. Then came the diagnosis.

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Whiplash, newest comedy club in Atlanta, aims for ‘upscale’ experience

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Breast cancer brought these Georgia moms together. Now they have a podcast.

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Property tax tug-of-war: Why relief for homeowners could squeeze classrooms

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5 dead in apparent murder-suicide at South Georgia home, police say

Atlanta Fire Rescue’s Dive/Swift Water Team perform welfare checks on residents on Hanover West Drive in Atlanta after Hurricane Helene, which entered Georgia as a Category 2 made landfall, September 2024. (AJC FILE)

Weather storm prep: How to stay safe during a power outage

Here's what to do during a storm-related power outage.

Trump cancels plans to attend UGA-Alabama game, citing hurricane

The president said he did not want to distract first responders during the storm. He pledged to visit both teams at a later date.

As storm inches closer to Georgia, metro Atlanta braces for ice threat

Georgia statewide power outage map: Check for outages by county

Get the latest updates on power outages across Georgia as Hurricane Isaias impacts the region. Track current outage numbers and affected areas in real time.

Georgia News

Breast cancer brought these Georgia moms together. Now they have a podcast.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in their 30s, Brittney Powell and Lauren Norris found support in each other and turned their shared experience into a podcast to help others.

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A voter picks up her sticker after casting a ballot at Friendship Community Church in South Fulton in May. Over the course of three weeks, Georgia’s 8.2 million voters will have many opportunities to cast ballots. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Early voting for the midterms to begin in Georgia

In Georgia, early voting begins on Tuesday for the Nov. 3 midterm elections. Here’s what to know before heading to the polls.

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5 dead in apparent murder-suicide at South Georgia home, police say

Five people are dead after they were found shot at a home in South Georgia in an apparent murder-suicide, the Douglas Police Department said.

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5 dead in apparent murder-suicide at South Georgia home, police say

Five people are dead after they were found shot at a home in South Georgia in an apparent murder-suicide, the Douglas Police Department said.

Georgians urged to stay vigilant as officials assess storm impact

Georgia officials are urging residents to stay vigilant Sunday as much of the state remains under a flood watch and strong winds are expected to continue in Isaias' wake.

17-year-old charged in Georgia shooting that killed 2, injured 35

A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with last weekend's shooting in Vienna that 2 and injured, the GBI says.

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A.M. ATL: Diced and flooded

Morning, y'all. Your Oct. 9 update: Georgia braces as a hurricane approaches, a family's case against the FBI lives on, takeaways from the Senate debate and more.

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Why minivans are gaining ground again

Minivans aren’t the right vehicle for everyone. But rising sales suggest they may be right for more people than the market had been giving them credit for.

Hurricane prep: How to weather the storm in Georgia

Here’s how to prepare for possible high winds, flooding and heavy rain from Hurricane Isaias.

Fall into the music of Halloween with these 6 metro Atlanta concerts

Check out six concerts in metro Atlanta featuring music that will put you in the Halloween mood.

S. Georgia community worries as its second largest employer faces closure

Lawsuit vs. US Marshals: Federal detainees’ legal mail destroyed, abandoned

Civil complaint by Georgia Federal Defender Program alleges U.S. Marshals moving federal pretrial detainees to distant Irwin County violates detainees’ constitutional rights.

Target to hire thousands of seasonal workers in metro Atlanta

Target plans to hire 2,300 seasonal employees for its metro Atlanta stores to meet demand this holiday shopping season.

Atlanta family’s landmark case against FBI revived by federal judges

An Atlanta family's landmark case against an FBI agent who mistakenly led an armed SWAT team into their home can proceed to trial, federal judges said Wednesday.

Hyundai expanding West Point factory, adding 320 jobs

The company is investing more than $500 million to expand the facility.

Sandy Springs residents return to homes after gas leak, police say

A gas leak on Wednesday closed a road in Sandy Springs and required some residents to temporarily evacuate.

A.M. ATL: Stormy weather

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