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Woman fatally stabbed on MARTA train identified; man arrested.
A 66-year-old Atlanta woman was fatally stabbed on a MARTA train in what officials called a “senseless” incident. A 25-year-old was arrested.

Another stormy weekend, but drier days are on the way
The National Weather Service predicts up to an inch of rain through Monday in North Georgia and Middle Georgia, with isolated higher totals possible.

Worried about World Cup traffic? Planning, technology should help ease jams.
As Atlanta gets set to host the FIFA World Cup, commuters should rest easy. The city has handled this kind of pressure before.

FBI offers reward for escaped Ga. inmate who stole millions in prison
Arthur Lee Cofield Jr. went missing from the federal prison in Jesup in May. He was serving more than 11 years for stealing from the Hollywood film mogul Sidney Kimmel.

Severe thunderstorms coming through metro Atlanta, but sunny days ahead
Forecasters predict a 20% chance of rain during Monday’s commute and into the evening. Central Georgia could see gusts of wind up to 60 mph and scattered showers.

Welcome to Georgia, where questionable therapies flourish with little oversight
Hundreds of Georgia wellness clinics promote unproven treatments with little oversight from one of the nation’s weakest medical boards, an AJC investigation found.

Former Atlanta Housing official sentenced for Section 8 and pandemic fraud
Tracy Denise Jones, who oversaw one of the nation’s largest Section 8 housing assistance programs at Atlanta Housing, was sentenced to nine months in prison for fraud.

‘Brutal’ deadly MARTA attack prompts safety response ahead of World Cup
Details of violent MARTA stabbing come to light as questions emerge about safety in the city ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

Severe thunderstorms coming through metro Atlanta, but sunny days ahead
Forecasters predict a 20% chance of rain during Monday’s commute and into the evening. Central Georgia could see gusts of wind up to 60 mph and scattered showers.
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Woman fatally stabbed on MARTA train identified; man arrested.
A 66-year-old Atlanta woman was fatally stabbed on a MARTA train in what officials called a “senseless” incident. A 25-year-old was arrested.

Atlanta singer Peabo Bryson under medical care following stroke
The 75-year-old R&B balladeer is best known for "A Whole New World" and "Beauty and the Beast," two Grammy-winning duets from Disney movies.

Another stormy weekend, but drier days are on the way
The National Weather Service predicts up to an inch of rain through Monday in North Georgia and Middle Georgia, with isolated higher totals possible.

Worried about World Cup traffic? Planning, technology should help ease jams.
As Atlanta gets set to host the FIFA World Cup, commuters should rest easy. The city has handled this kind of pressure before.

Feds seek Atlanta judge’s recusal amid sex affair inquiry
The U.S. wants a federal judge in Atlanta to recuse herself from an election-related lawsuit over worries she committed misconduct and is biased toward Democrats.

The Atlanta airport’s shiny new parking deck is ‘just Phase 1’
The seven-level, $441 million Domestic Terminal South Parking Deck is a far cry from its over-40-years-old predecessor.


