How organizers revived Orange Crush, the HBCU spring break bash known for chaos
Could the Ocmulgee Mounds set a new precedent for preservation?
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Mother gets life sentence in death of autistic girl left in DeKalb closet
7-year-old was still strapped into her stroller when she was found dead months later.
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Metro Atlanta’s declining air quality among worst in Southeast, report says
The American Lung Association’s report ranks the Atlanta metro area as the third-worst in the Southeast for ozone pollution.
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Gridlock Guy: Three safety concerns this summer driving season
AAA often designates the three months between Memorial Day and Labor Day as the “100 Deadliest Days.”
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More logging in Georgia’s national forests? It’s possible under a new directive
A new directive from U.S. Department of Agriculture and Forest Service leaders could open more federal forest lands in Georgia to logging.
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Georgia’s newest traffic nightmare? The I-16 exit at Hyundai EV plant
Hyundai opened its EV plant faster than access roads could be built. That's creating the kind of commuter traffic gridlock in rural Georgia more synonymous with Atlanta.
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People, not profit, inspire Chantell Glenn to redevelop south Atlanta
Chantell Glenn’s career has revolved around trying to bring equitable developments to fruition in Atlanta.
Crime & Public Safety
Peachtree Street will ban cars but welcome the fun for Sunday block party
A roughly 2.5-mile stretch of Peachtree Street from Midtown to downtown will close to traffic from noon to 7 p.m. Sunday.
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‘No excuse’: Killer’s release latest issue in Clayton Sheriff’s Office
Clayton County Sheriff Levon Allen blames outdated system, lack of training for mix-up, but some aren’t buying his reasons for error.
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City of Hope Atlanta offers personalized lung cancer treatment
According to a 2024 American Cancer Society report, lung cancer is the second most common type of cancer in men and...
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‘It’s been so rewarding’: Inside Northside Hospital’s externships
Stacy Bucknor was tired of working in the service industry. She was taking her classes and clinicals as a student in...
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Sevierville, TN: An outdoor enthusiasts' playground
Sevierville, Tennessee, rolls out the outdoor welcome mat for a multitude of adventures or a relaxation getaway.
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TRAFFIC UPDATE
Backups easing after crashes on I-285, I-85 in DeKalb
A big rig caught fire on I-285 West at Buford Highway around 5 a.m. Thursday, according to the WSB 24-hour Traffic Center.
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Police seek help identifying woman found dead near Atlanta cemetery on Easter
A woman’s body was found just before 6 p.m. Sunday in the woods at 2000 Marietta Blvd., the address of Crest Lawn Memorial Park. Police are ask for help to identify her.
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Harry DeMille, used-record impresario, raconteur, dies at 74
Harry DeMille's Wax 'N' Facts record store survived from age of hippies to the present
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First all-trans comedy tour visits Atlanta, fights apparent Instagram ban
The event is taking place during a moment in which the trans community faces hostility and censorship from the Trump administration, Georgia Republicans and some corporations
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$10K reward offered in fatal Christmas Eve shooting at East Point Family Dollar
A reward of $10,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in a Christmas Eve shooting that left a 36-year-old man fatally wounded in East Point.
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Mother gets life sentence in death of autistic girl left in DeKalb closet
7-year-old was still strapped into her stroller when she was found dead months later.
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Metro Atlanta’s declining air quality among worst in Southeast, report says
The American Lung Association’s report ranks the Atlanta metro area as the third-worst in the Southeast for ozone pollution.
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State Farm Arena to launch concert series held alongside World Cup matches
As hundreds of thousands of soccer fans from around the world flock to Atlanta for the World Cup next summer, State Farm Arena wants in on the action.
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Norfolk Southern sees solid Q1, but CEO warns on ‘uncertain’ economy
“Right now we’re in a really uncertain spot, but we haven’t seen negative trends yet that really alarm us,” CEO Mark George said.