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North Georgia starts to dry out after storm downs trees, floods roads

North Georgia will see a drier start to the weekend after the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur disrupted World Cup events, downed trees, cut power and flooded roads.

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Convicted felon charged in pregnant woman’s killing in DeKalb, police say

A man, previously convicted of manslaughter, is now accused of fatally shooting a pregnant woman through her window as she slept in her DeKalb County home, officials said.

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I-285 South reopens after wreck, fire involving semi hauling boxes

A large wreck shut down parts of I-285 southbound in DeKalb County for hours Tuesday, authorities say.

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Young Black man killed in PIT maneuver by Cobb cop

Their son was killed in a PIT maneuver. Now, they’re suing to get answers.

Cobb County is being sued by the parents of a 21-year-old driver killed in a PIT maneuver by a county police officer during a high-speed chase.

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Former Democratic state lawmaker challenges GOP insurance commissioner

Democrat Keisha Sean Waites is trying to oust Republican incumbent John King in the race for Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner.

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MARTA stabbing suspect may face death penalty in federal case

A man accused of fatally stabbing a 66-year-old woman on a MARTA train has been indicted by a federal grand jury on a charge that carries the death penalty.

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Young Black man killed in PIT maneuver by Cobb cop

Their son was killed in a PIT maneuver. Now, they’re suing to get answers.

Cobb County is being sued by the parents of a 21-year-old driver killed in a PIT maneuver by a county police officer during a high-speed chase.

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MARTA stabbing suspect may face death penalty in federal case

A man accused of fatally stabbing a 66-year-old woman on a MARTA train has been indicted by a federal grand jury on a charge that carries the death penalty.

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Flash flooding and winds could disrupt some North Georgia commutes

Atlanta could see 50 mph winds and heavy rain starting at 7 p.m. and going throughout the night, according to the National Weather Service.

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Wrongfully convicted man exonerated

Atlanta man freed after two decades behind bars for crime he didn’t commit

World Cup fans pack a MARTA train in downtown Atlanta for a game and the FIFA Fan Festival on Monday, June 15, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)
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Atlanta gets a win for World Cup traffic not being worse

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Atlanta, Decatur schools owed millions in sales tax funds after paperwork error

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Parents sue Grady citing ambulance ‘failure’ after teen dies post-volleyball practice

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Alpharetta is a finalist for Morgan Stanley’s $700M regional HQ

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North Georgia starts to dry out after storm downs trees, floods roads

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Peabo Bryson funeral service set for next week in Atlanta, BeBe Winans to perform

Czechia vs. South Africa World Cup

How are football and soccer influencing each other? Just look at Atlanta.

Protesters rally against Atlanta’s Public Safety Training Center at a Midtown construction site. Three people accused of trying to set fire to the Cobb office of Brasfield & Gorrie had their charges dismissed Wednesday. (John Spink/AJC 2024)

Georgia AG’s case against training center protesters ‘political,’ judge rules