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A winter storm in the northeast that brought snow on Friday and Saturday continues to impact Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. As of 2 p.m. Saturday, about 340 flights had been delayed and nearly

Northeast Winter Storm Causes Flight Delays and Cancellations at Atlanta Airport

Dec 27, 2025

A winter storm in the northeast has caused significant disruptions at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, resulting in approxi ... read more

The article discusses an incoming cold front expected to lower temperatures in Atlanta during the New Year’s holiday. Residents are advised to prepare for colder weather by bringing out winter clothing.

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Cold front to bring below average temperatures for New Year's holiday

Dec 27, 2025

An incoming cold front is expected to bring below-average temperatures to Atlanta for the New Year holiday. As the region prepares for this ... read more

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Atlanta police shot an armed man accused of firing multiple shots and chasing a woman on Christmas Eve, authorities said. The officer, who was not named, fired several shots at Joshua Knox, 31,

Atlanta police shoot armed man accused of chasing woman on Christmas Eve

Dec 26, 2025

Atlanta police shot an armed man accused of firing multiple shots and chasing a woman on Christmas Eve, according to authorities. The incide ... read more

The article discusses the traffic situation in Atlanta as the city approaches New Year's Day, indicating that officials expect less congestion compared to the Christmas rush.

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New Year’s Day Travel Expected to Be Less Congested Than Christmas

Dec 26, 2025

Motorists in Atlanta are relieved to hear that the traffic leading up to New Year's Day in 2026 is expected to be less congested than what w ... read more

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Three escaped inmates wrapped a rope around their Lyft driver’s neck, tied her wrists, and dragged her into the car’s back seat during a 10-hour getaway trip from metro Atlanta to South Florida, federal authorities said

Inmates Kidnap Lyft Driver During 10-Hour Escape from Atlanta to Florida

Dec 24, 2025

Three escaped inmates tied their Lyft driver's wrists and wrapped a rope around her neck during a 10-hour getaway trip from metro Atlanta to ... read more

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The bus was at a traffic light near Memorial Drive and Carter Road in the Belvedere Park area around 2 a.m. when a vehicle ran into it, a MARTA spokesperson said in a

Woman dies after vehicle rear-ends stopped MARTA bus in DeKalb County

Dec 24, 2025

A woman died after a vehicle rear-ended a stopped MARTA bus in DeKalb County early Wednesday. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. at a traff ... read more

The article discusses the postponement of Stacey Ian Humphreys' execution, which was originally scheduled for December 17. The State Board of Pardons and Paroles delayed the clemency hearing due to legal concerns related to potential conflicts of interest among

Georgia Delays Execution of Stacey Ian Humphreys Amid Legal Concerns

Dec 24, 2025

Stacey Ian Humphreys, convicted of the 2003 murders of two Cobb County real estate agents, was scheduled for execution on December 17. Howev ... read more

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Christine Abbott, 67, and Donna Slavin, 65, each face six felony counts of animal cruelty and seven misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty. They were booked into the Gwinnett jail, and though they

Two Women Arrested for Animal Cruelty After 40 Dogs Found Dead or Malnourished

Dec 24, 2025

Two women, Christine Abbott, 67, and Donna Slavin, 65, were arrested on Tuesday after nearly 40 dogs were discovered either dead inside refr ... read more

The article discusses a Cobb County judge's order for the longtime manager of Wildman’s Civil War surplus store to provide an accounting of the late owner's estate, particularly focusing on a significant stock sale that generated nearly $835,000. The case involves ongoing

Cobb County Judge Orders Accounting of Civil War Store Owner's Estate

Dec 24, 2025

A Cobb County judge has ordered the longtime manager of Wildman’s Civil War surplus store to provide an accounting of the late owner's estat ... read more

The article discusses a Georgia lottery player from Jonesboro who won a $1 million prize by matching all five white-ball numbers in a recent drawing. It highlights the excitement surrounding lottery winnings and the ongoing Powerball jackpot.

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Georgia resident wins $1 million lottery ticket ahead of holidays

Dec 23, 2025

A Georgia lottery player from Jonesboro won $1 million by matching all five white-ball numbers in a recent drawing. The winning ticket was p ... read more

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Fulton County Election Interference Case Involves Major Criminal Activity

Dec 23, 2025

Theodore Hertzberg, a suspect in a significant drug trafficking case, was apprehended after authorities seized substantial quantities of cas ... read more

The article discusses a major traffic incident involving a tractor-trailer that is blocking all lanes of I-285 North in DeKalb County, Atlanta. The collision occurred early Tuesday morning and is causing significant delays in the area.

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Tractor-trailer crash blocks all lanes of I-285 North in DeKalb County

Dec 23, 2025

A crash involving a tractor-trailer has blocked all lanes of I-285 North in DeKalb County early Tuesday morning. The incident was reported a ... read more

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Three inmates, including one charged with murder and another previously convicted of it, escaped from the DeKalb County jail early Monday, according to investigators. The inmates who escaped are now back in custody,

Three Dangerous Inmates Who Escaped DeKalb County Jail Back in Custody

Dec 23, 2025

Three inmates escaped from the DeKalb County jail early Monday, including one charged with murder and another previously convicted of it. Th ... read more

A Kenyan man, Cholo Abdi Abdullah, was sentenced to life in federal prison after plotting a September 11-style plane attack targeting Atlanta's tallest building. The sentencing followed a guilty verdict by a New York City jury on multiple counts of conspiracy to

Kenyan Man Sentenced to Life for Plotting 9/11 Style Plane Attack

Dec 22, 2025

Cholo Abdi Abdullah, a 35-year-old Kenyan man, was found guilty by a New York City jury in November 2024 on six counts of conspiracy to hija ... read more

The article discusses the impact of a hypothetical $1 million windfall on American lives, particularly in Atlanta, highlighting its significance against the backdrop of inflation. It mentions various ways this amount could be utilized, such as parking at the Atlanta airport for 67

What Would You Do With a Million Dollars Today?

Dec 22, 2025

Many Americans often fantasize about what they would do if $1 million suddenly appeared in their bank account. While this amount seems astro ... read more

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When the dogs started fighting Sunday afternoon, Todd Alexander Stalcup, 52, shot the other man’s dog before turning the gun on the owner, according to the Hall County Sheriff’s Office. Two men walking

Shooting in Hall County Park Leaves One Dog Owner Injured

Dec 22, 2025

On Sunday afternoon, a violent incident occurred in a Hall County park when Todd Alexander Stalcup, 52, shot another man's dog during a figh ... read more

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Three Dangerous Inmates Escape DeKalb County Jail Prompting Manhunt

Dec 22, 2025

Three inmates from DeKalb County escaped from jail early Monday, prompting a search by local law enforcement. The inmates are identified as ... read more

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