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Warm, dry week ahead as Georgia recovers from weekend storm impacts

As Georgia recovers from Isaias's high winds and heavy rain that pummeled the state over the weekend, a reprieve appears to be ahead.

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Waymo makes case for robotaxi safety citing its data, including in Atlanta

Driverless vehicles can be unnerving, but Waymo's research says its cars have a better safety record than human drivers.

Georgians urged to stay vigilant as officials assess storm impact

Georgia officials are urging residents to stay vigilant Sunday as much of the state remains under a flood watch and strong winds are expected to continue in Isaias' wake.

Georgia News

Average Obamacare monthly premium in Georgia will soar to $932 next year

This marks the second year with significant, double-digit increases as enrollment continues to fall.

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Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure unites Atlanta breast cancer survivors

Atlanta-area participants in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure share how their breast cancer experiences inspire them to help others facing the disease.

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Savannah Bananas to play in Mexico and Canada in 2027

The Savannah Bananas plan to play baseball in Mexico and Canada in 2027, as well as at 23 of 30 major league baseball stadiums.

Crime & Public Safety

More arrests in Georgia mass shooting. One suspect left prison in June.

Two Middle Georgia men were arrested in connection with a mass shooting in rural Vienna, bringing the number of arrested to three since two people were killed and 35 injured.

Georgia can limit minors’ social media accounts, judges say

Georgia can enforce its new law requiring social media platforms to verify the age of account holders and restrict use by minors, a panel of federal judges ruled Thursday.

After divorce filing, South Georgia man killed wife, 3 others, police say

A man fatally shot his wife, two adult sons and a girlfriend of one of his sons in an apparent South Georgia murder-suicide, Douglas police say.

More Metro News

A.M. ATL: Up the chain

DeKalb lawyer disbarred over case running as court mulls wider problem

GBI probing Gwinnett solicitor’s program involving charity donations

Belly Gang Kushington to headline Hawks’ halftime show amid breakout year

HEAT CHECK

Outkast sued a rapper for having a ‘nearly identical’ name. Was it necessary?

Dunwoody High pivoting to remote learning because of plumbing problems

UPDATE

Atlanta school ‘devastated’ after educator falls from Six Flags roller coaster

5 face murder charges in DeKalb jail attack as victim’s family seeks answers

‘A horrific, rare event’: Six Flags incident may trigger lawsuits over safety

Delta will revamp service in its highest-class seats. Here’s what changes.