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A vehicle rear-ended a MARTA bus in DeKalb County early Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025. The vehicle's driver died, officials said. (AJC 2024)

Woman killed after vehicle rear-ends MARTA bus in DeKalb

A woman is dead after a vehicle rear-ended a stopped MARTA bus in DeKalb County early Wednesday, officials said.

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DeKalb inmates wrapped rope around Lyft driver’s neck in getaway, feds say

It was a harrowing ordeal for the ride-hailing driver who thought she was picking up another woman but ended up near Miami with the three wanted men.

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

Investigators said they discovered 13 plastic bags with dead dogs in refrigerators at a Gwinnett County residence, leading to the arrests of two women.

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Beth Davis and Lauren Gay were two of Jimmy Carter's closest aides for two decades. On the first anniversary of his death, they share their stories for the first time.

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Georgia requests $1.4B to transform rural health care

The Kemp administration is applying for a one-time federal grant to be awarded by New Year's Eve to fund the GREAT Health program.

Military bases throughout Georgia will receive funds for facilities, new entrances and even a school. (Adam Van Brimmer/AJC)

What’s in the defense bill for Georgia?

The National Defense Authorization Act includes millions of dollars for projects at military bases and installations throughout Georgia.

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Mass cancellations hit Atlanta airport, shutdown causes uncertainty

NE winter storm, snow continue to disrupt Atlanta airport

A winter storm in the northeast Friday led to a number of flight delays and cancellations at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International airport.

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Atlanta ‘Big Brother’ star dies on Christmas, age 35

Mickey Lee, 35, an Atlanta resident on the latest season of the "Big Brother" television show, died on Christmas Day after multiple cardiac arrests, her family said.

Expect lighter traffic around the New Year's holiday compared with the days before Christmas. The busiest days will be  Monday and Tuesday. (Ben Hendren / AJC 2024)

Driving for New Year’s? These are metro Atlanta’s busiest routes, hours

Officials anticipate the lead up to New Year’s Day won’t be as bumper-to-bumper as what some drivers endured during Christmas travel.

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A vehicle rear-ended a MARTA bus in DeKalb County early Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025. The vehicle's driver died, officials said. (AJC 2024)

Woman killed after vehicle rear-ends MARTA bus in DeKalb

No Copy City protestors at the DeKalb County jail

DeKalb inmates wrapped rope around Lyft driver’s neck in getaway, feds say

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