Caroline Silva
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Caroline Carrasco Garcia Silva is a Breaking News Reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Caroline moved to the United States at a young age and now lives in Atlanta. She joined the AJC in June 2021 and has previously worked for the Orlando Weekly. She graduated summa cum laude from Emory University in 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Philosophy. Caroline received her Master of Arts in English from the James T. Laney School of Graduate Studies at Emory University in 2023.
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Peach Bowl - Ole Miss vs Penn State

With Big Ten teams in town for Peach Bowl, Friday’s commute could be tricky

Juwad Maynard holds a banner during a protest in Atlanta on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, against the U.S. military action in Venezuela. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

‘No blood for oil’: Atlanta protesters decry U.S. involvement in Venezuela

Trump US Venezuela

Venezuelans in metro Atlanta express joy, hope after U.S. operation

Traffic

Driving for New Year’s? Here’s when traffic is expected to be the worst.

Chilly temps coming to metro Atlanta

Springlike warmth to end as cold front roars in before New Year’s

Shorts aren't often seen on the Beltline the week between Christmas and New Year's, but warm weather has given them extra use. Don't worry, winter lovers, because temperatures are going to drop drastically next week. (Natrice Miller/AJC)

Atlanta sets record high amid unseasonable December heat

Mass cancellations hit Atlanta airport, shutdown causes uncertainty

NE winter storm, snow continue to disrupt Atlanta airport

AAA forecasts

Metro Atlanta’s worst times, days for traffic this holiday season

Dog collar

2 arrested after nearly 40 dogs found dead, starving at Gwinnett home, police say

Jacob Spears, brown uni

‘He’s improving’: Georgia teen among those shot, injured at Brown University