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Former Atlanta Dream star Brittney Griner files for divorce, court records show

Former Atlanta Dream star and WNBA veteran Brittney Griner filed for divorce from her wife, Cherelle, in Fulton County on Thursday, court records show.

Atlanta smog

Canadian wildfire smoke sends light haze over Georgia skies

Atlanta's air quality reading is 'moderate' Friday as Canadian wildfires bring a light haze to North and central Georgia.

Bike lanes on Cherokee Street

New traffic pattern? Bike barriers elevate safety, and some drivers’ tires

Protected bike lane barriers on Atlanta's Cherokee Avenue have been struck at least three times, while advocates say the design improves cyclist safety.

Georgia News
Rivian HQ tour

What’s taking place at Rivian’s Georgia factory site? A lot.

The project by California-based Rivian is one of Georgia’s largest, with the company pledging to employ 7,500 workers.

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Flooding in McCaysville

Flood damage in North Georgia town to leave residents with little water for weeks, officials say

McCaysville, a town of about 1,000 near the Tennessee border, and the surrounding area were hit by heavy weekend rain, leaving the city's water system damaged.

ICE Protest in Atlanta

ICE detention in Georgia grew 90% under Trump. Advocates suing for records.

Georgia has the fourth-largest number of immigrant detainees in the nation.

Crime & Public Safety
Teddy's Market convenience store sued by Buc-ee's

Buc-ee’s fight with Georgia store in spotlight after late night show prank

Last Week Tonight host John Oliver used Canton small business’ legal fight with the Texas convenience giant to illustrate how the “trademark bully” operates.

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EXCLUSIVE

World’s largest law firm beefs up politics team in Atlanta ahead of elections

Dentons is bolstering its deeply rooted government affairs practice in Atlanta as economic development surges in the Southeast and Georgia prepares to elect new leaders.

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Attorney says mother in Lawrenceville hot car death made ‘good faith’ mistake

Deja Coleman, who is accused in her baby's death after he was left in a car outside her workplace, was described by her attorney as a sleep-deprived, single mother of three.

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Residents mapped nearly 500 cameras in one Atlanta neighborhood

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A view of the Terry R. Hicks Water Production Plant in Jonesboro on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Clayton County officials said Monday they experienced a temporary water service disruption last week, which could be part of a string of suspected cyberattacks that have struck municipal water systems across the country. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Metro Atlanta water system hit by cyberattack possibly linked to Iran

Fairlife Cyberattack Coca-Cola

Hackers hit Coca-Cola and Chick-fil-A. Now come the data breach lawsuits.

Digital Payments Check

Georgia is a digital payments hub. Is anyone still using checks?

Ben Jarrard joins Dentons
EXCLUSIVE

World’s largest law firm beefs up politics team in Atlanta ahead of elections

Black Girls Code class
AJC HER+STORY

At Black Girls Code camp in Atlanta, girls learn to see themselves in tech

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MARTA’s World Cup wedding is over. Now it’s time for an enduring marriage.

Formula 1 demo brings motorsports to Summerhill neighborhood
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Formula 1 demo brings motorsports to Atlanta’s Summerhill neighborhood

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Attorney says mother in Lawrenceville hot car death made ‘good faith’ mistake

Family and friends gather for a celebration of life for Tianah Robinson at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta on April 18, 2026. Robinson, 16, was killed during a shooting at Piedmont Park following 404 Day celebrations. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Arrest made months after teen’s death at Piedmont Park on 404 Day

021925 production road closures

Georgia film and TV production spending slips to $2B, a 10-year low