Conyers Chemical Plant Fire
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Air quality monitored after haze, smell reported across metro Atlanta
As a large plume sits over Conyers after prompting the evacuation of 17,000, nearby counties report haze and chemical odors. It's the third fire at BioLab in seven years.
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Judge strikes down Georgia abortion ban
A Fulton County judge ruled Monday that Georgia can no longer enforce its ban on abortion that took effect in 2022,
Helene Aftermath
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Georgia death toll at 25; more than 370K still without power
Hurricane Helene struck Friday, causing catastrophic damage in Georgia. Homes were destroyed, neighborhoods flooded, and USPS operations disrupted.
‘Complete devastation.’ Rural Georgia reels in Helene’s wake
Cities across central and South Georgia are gearing up for a lengthy recovery; an estimated 370,000 Georgia households were still without power Monday morning.
Campaign politics collides with disaster response as Trump visits storm-battered Georgia
Trump’s attacks served a stark contrast to the stances of Georgia leaders from both parties who steered clear of politics during visits to devastated areas.
Augusta faces daunting task to recover after city’s ‘worst natural disaster’
Tropical Storm Helene battered Georgia’s eastern cities, toppling trees onto homes and streets and even affecting Augusta’s water supply.
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Braves clinch postseason berth for seventh consecutive year
The Braves defeated the Mets, 3-0 in Game 2 of a doubleheader Monday to clinch a wild card playoff spot.
Metro and State
As his 100th birthday nears, Jimmy Carter’s life is quiet and marked by routine
The former president's routine includes watching Atlanta Braves games, sometimes old movies and talking politics.
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Georgia finds itself in a courtroom blitz as another big election approaches
Numerous legal challenges now could lay the groundwork for lawsuits challenging the results of the presidential race.
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Georgia students improve exam scores after overhaul of state math standards
Though scores have improved since before the pandemic, less than half of Georgia's students scored proficient or higher on the math Milestones exam.
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Mary J. Blige will return to Atlanta for upcoming For My Fans Tour
The Grammy-winning icon will drop a new album in November.
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2 officers shot, suspect killed after burglary at Cobb gun store, GBI says
The Smyrna police officers injured were not immediately identified, but officials said they were both shot in the leg.
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Donald Trump was cheered and booed at the Georgia-Alabama college football game
The 2024 presidential campaign collided on Saturday with the football field.
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Presidential candidates spar over Hurricane Helene response in Georgia
The campaigns are both trying to portray each other as callous following the deadly and devastating storm.
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Braves ace Chris Sale wins pitching triple crown, first in franchise history
Braves' Chris Sale wins National League pitching Triple Crown
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Uncle Phill’s brings cheesesteaks to East Atlanta
Philly cheesesteak pop-up Uncle Phill’s has opened its first brick-and-mortar location in East Atlanta.
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FUBU and Coogi’s runway resurgence headlines Atlanta Fashion Week
Return of iconic brand, FUBU, highlights annual event taking place from Oct. 2-7.