Lanes open on I-285 in DeKalb after dump truck spill

All lanes are open on I-285 eastbound near Flat Shoals Parkway after a dump truck lost what’s believed to be 5,000 gallons of oil, according to Channel 2 Action News.

The spill went into a nearby waterway. Heavy delays were reported near Exit 48 for more than an hour Monday afternoon, according to Channel 2.

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Metro Atlanta’s getting a toasty weather treat for Christmas

The city’s projected high temperatures will flirt with records on Christmas Day and Eve.

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Man charged after shooting own arm at Hartsfield-Jackson terminal, officials say

A Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport spokesperson said that police were called after a man was found shot in the South Terminal on Sunday afternoon.

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Georgia man convicted on 67 counts of dogfighting, could get life, feds say

Abused dogs weren’t the only crimes. Inside the home, investigators said they found evidence that Dun Bradford used his kitchen to make crack cocaine, and he had firearms.

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Man charged after shooting own arm at Hartsfield-Jackson terminal, officials say

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Georgia man convicted on 67 counts of dogfighting, could get life, feds say

Unborn child killed in shooting on I-285; mother remains hospitalized

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Judge keeps alive subpoenas of Fulton County’s 2020 ballots

Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney clears the way for Georgia's State Election Board to obtain Fulton ballots and other documents from the 2020 election.

Winter’s here, but warmer forecast means snow is far from certain

Despite recent frigid temperatures, this season might feel more like a typical late fall in the Peach State, making for slim chances to see any snow.

Philanthropy helped shape Atlanta. Here’s how that legacy endures.

Philanthropy helped shape Atlanta. And foundation-giving has had huge ripple effects not only in the metro area, but far beyond Georgia.