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I-285 weekend closure sends traffic detouring through Atlanta
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Atlanta did well during the close of I-285. What about the next dozen closings?

Atlanta traffic held up better than expected during a full I-285 closure, offering clues to how drivers may respond to future GDOT shutdowns.

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‘No contamination was detected’: Atlanta lifts boil water advisory

The city on Saturday morning lifted a boil water advisory that had included 50,000 customers in the downtown and surrounding neighborhoods.

I-285 weekend closure sends traffic detouring through Atlanta

Traveling for Memorial Day weekend? These interstates will be the busiest.

Pack some patience along with a bathing suit. Expect traffic congestion throughout the state, with the longest backups in metro Atlanta, Middle Georgia and near the coast.

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PSC signs off on lower bills for Georgia Power customers

The Public Service Commission approved a proposal that will save customers some money on their bills and also cover the costs of fuel and storm recovery for Georgia Power.

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Portman continues suburban development push with Gwinnett mixed-use proposal

Portman, an Atlanta developer known for molding the city’s skyline, is venturing into the metro’s suburbs for its latest project.

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Rick Jackson declines Atlanta Press Club debate invitation

Candidates in the runoffs for Georgia's primary have been invited to the latest round of Atlanta Press Club debates.

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Interim DA takes over in Statesboro area after predecessor’s sudden death

Jillian Gibson is taking over as the acting district attorney in the Ogeechee Judicial District after the elected official overseeing the office died late last week.

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Apalachee shooting suspect’s trial moving out of Barrow County

The murder trial of Apalachee High School shooting suspect Colt Gray will be moved out of Barrow County and could take place this fall near Augusta, a judge said Thursday.

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Armed shoplifting suspect killed by police at Cobb mall identified, GBI says

A shoplifting suspect at a Georgia mall died Wednesday after police said he produced a gun while running from an officer and the officer opened fire.

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