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Spaghetti Junction was built to fix Atlanta traffic. So, why is it still a nightmare?
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Ga. men charged after break-in attempt at ‘Real Housewives’ star’s Florida home
Larsa Pippen, who has been part of the Bravo reality television show’s cast on and off since its debut in 2011, was not home when the incident happened Sunday afternoon.

Man killed in Atlantic Station apartment shooting ID’d
One person was killed and two others were injured Monday in a shooting inside a mixed-use building in Atlantic Station, an official said.

This trailblazing Atlanta doctor broke barriers in sports medicine
Dr. Letha Griffin is now in the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s Hall of Fame.
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Another Buc-ee’s breaks ground in Georgia as locals roll out welcome mat
Buc-ee’s, the Texas-based chain of gas-and-goodie emporiums, is building a new travel center in Georgia. The location south of Atlanta will be its fourth in the state.
2h agoClay Fuller wins runoff election, close margin spooks Republicans
Republican Clay Fuller has defeated Democrat Shawn Harris in a special election runoff on Tuesday in Georgia's 14th Congressional District in replace Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Bills awaiting Kemp’s approval could impact protests, police, religious services
During Georgia’s 2026 legislative session, criminal justice and law enforcement measures emerged that could soon become law. Here’s what you need to know.
2h agoEaster weekend shootings put pressure on Atlanta’s youth violence strategy
Curbing teen crime has always been a cornerstone of Mayor Dickens’ agenda. Can the city keep rates down ahead of the FIFA World Cup?
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Bronx rapper Lil Tjay arrested in connection with Offset shooting
Atlanta’s Offset, of Migos fame, was shot near a Florida casino and remains hospitalized.
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Delta to raise bag fees amid ongoing Iran war
The move is because of ‘evolving global conditions and industry dynamics,’ the airline said. It hasn't raised domestic baggage fees in more than two years.

Fani Willis hires disgraced ex-judge as prosecutor
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has hired a disgraced ex-judge who resigned in February while facing possible removal from the county's superior court.

Hot Atlanta legal market attracts North Carolina’s largest firm
Moore & Van Allen is the latest law firm to open an office in Atlanta amid steady growth and significant upheaval in the city's legal market.
How the Gathering Spot evolved over 10 years into an Atlanta civic hub
A decade ago this spring, the Gathering Spot opened its doors. It has welcomed top elected officials, billionaires and people across the country to build a community.

Atlanta rapper Offset shot near Florida casino, in stable condition
The hip-hop artist from influential trio Migos was reported to be hospitalized Monday night.

Atlanta mayor says he’ll enforce teen curfews following last weekend’s shootings
Family starts GoFundMe to pay funeral expenses of 16-year-old killed on a day when the Midtown Atlanta park hosted a 404 Day celebration.

Judge tosses lobbyist’s lawsuit against Atlanta’s former inspector general
The complaint accused former Inspector General Shannon Manigault of constitutional violations related to subpoenaed financial information and retaliating to criticism.
April showers pour down on Stone Mountain’s Easter service
It wasn't the normal crowd of thousands at the 80th annual Easter sunrise service Sunday morning, but hundreds under ponchos and umbrellas braved the rain to worship.

Scattered storms dampen Easter Sunday services, egg hunts
Your Easter Sunday services and events may get muddy and soggy. A cold front moving into Georgia brought overnight rain, and showers are expected to linger.

Tiger Woods’ excuse for DUI charge shows flaw in our driving-sins hierarchy
Golfer Tiger Woods said he was looking at his phone and changing the radio station before a crash last week in Florida, according to law enforcement.






