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Police shoot, kill man during sword attack on firefighter, officials say
A man approached a firefighter who was talking to a officer in his patrol car in front of a store. As the clock struck midnight, the man started slicing the firefighter.
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Persistent rain causing problems on slick metro Atlanta roads
Several crashes have popped up on interstates and highways, slowing the Monday commute.
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Roof collapses, firefighter hurt during blaze at Gwinnett business
A firefighter is treated for minor injuries and released from the hospital after assisting with the fire at BenchMark Physical Therapy on Nelson Brogdon Boulevard.
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Victim in deadly midnight boat crash recalls ‘terror … that doesn’t go away’
At a sentencing hearing Thursday in Macon for a man convicted in a boat crash that killed a Middle Georgia man and wounded six others, grieving victims and relatives spoke.
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Data centers give a jolt to Georgia Power parent company’s profits
Atlanta-based Southern Co., the parent of Georgia Power, saw profits climb 11.5% in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year.
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Rose rosette is a horrific disease
Walter Reeves answers question from AJC readers, ranging from the universally fatal rose rosette to spider silk stretching from tree to tree.
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Victim in deadly midnight boat crash recalls ‘terror … that doesn’t go away’
At a sentencing hearing Thursday in Macon for a man convicted in a boat crash that killed a Middle Georgia man and wounded six others, grieving victims and relatives spoke.
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NW Georgia students sickened after eating kratom gummies, officials say
A group of North Georgia middle school students got sick Wednesday after eating what was later determined to be kratom gummies, according to officials.
4-year-old’s remains found in woman’s trunk in Hall County, warrant says
Jessica Maria Motes, 36, was booked into the Hall County jail and remained there Wednesday without bond. She is facing a charge of felony concealing the death of another.
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3 school lunch recipes that will have your kids saying ‘more, please!’
Between school drop-offs, after-school activities, homework, and more, the busyness of the school year has already...
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Where you get treated for cancer matters. Choose Kaiser Permanente.
Receiving a cancer diagnosis is never easy. With all the questions and information that come next, it’s easy to lose...
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Daytona Beach: the Festival Capital of Florida
You may know Daytona Beach for the 23-mile stretch of sand, scenic trails and eclectic shopping. But did you know it’s...
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Where should MARTA go? Draw your dream transit map and share it.
Take the map below and draw out where you’d like to see MARTA go.
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AI use in Georgia courts brings harsh consequences
Georgia lawyers and self-represented litigants have run into trouble with judges after using artificial intelligence to create legal arguments.
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Georgia lawyer sanctioned for AI use in comedian Katt Williams’ assault case
A Georgia lawyer in an assault case against comedian Katt Williams was sanctioned for relying on fake legal arguments created by artificial intelligence.
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Faye Webster, ASO bring dreamy pop, special guests to sold-out show
Lil Yachty and Father join the Atlanta singer for the first of her two-night stop in the city.
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Atlanta’s Halloween traffic will be scary. Here’s how to plan for Friday.
Metro Atlanta traffic will be heavy Friday afternoon as Halloween falls on a weekend. Expect delays and stay safe with these tips.
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Fulton agency OKs $10M tax break for downtown project. But will it happen?
An upstart developer won preliminary backing for an ambitious project near downtown Atlanta despite questions raised by the group’s track record and financial wherewithal.
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A.M. ATL: Very Dickensian
Morning y'all. Your Oct. 29 update: Dickens' housing promises, a controversial dune dustup, shutdown updates and more.
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Duck, crawl, pray: Gwinnett bar employees back on job after machine-gun fire
As machine-gun fire raked their workplace from outside, employees of a Gwinnett County bar scrambled to safety. No one was hit by gunfire, and a regular customer was arrested,
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The $190 million makeover of Cobb Galleria Centre will bring a new name
The Cobb-Marietta Coliseum & Exhibit Hall Authority announced the new name for the convention hall it owns and operates near Cumberland Mall, northwest of Atlanta.
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Community support at heart of Atlanta law firm’s 140-year success
Attorneys and staff at Atlanta law firm King & Spalding are completing 140 community service projects to mark the firm's 140th anniversary.