Spaghetti Junction was built to fix Atlanta traffic. Why is it still a nightmare?
A Georgia facility trains ICE agents. Former instructors say standards have slipped.
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Immigration, war bring thousands to Georgia State Capitol for ‘No Kings’ march
Thousands gathered at the Georgia State Capitol on Saturday for a 'No Kings' protest where people expressed their concerns about President Donald Trump's policies.
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Neigh-sayers, beware: Police horses gearing up to patrol World Cup events
Atlanta police and the Cobb sheriff’s office will deploy mounted officers to handle crowds and medical emergencies during events downtown for this summer's World Cup.
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Driving Saturday? ‘No Kings’ protests could back up traffic in some spots.
More than a dozen 'No Kings' protests and related events are scheduled for Saturday throughout metro Atlanta and could cause traffic disruptions.
Georgia News
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Georgia-based troops seen playing key role as U.S. war unfolds in Iran
Georgia, home to many key military bases like Moody Air Force Base and Fort Benning's Army Rangers, is seen playing an expanding role if ground troops are sent into Iran.
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Georgia lawmakers leave data center tax breaks intact, punt on energy costs
Consumer advocates and environmentalists had pushed the General Assembly to protect regular Georgians from the growth of data centers.
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John Travolta’s jet to go from Georgia to Australia. Travel time? 35 days.
A Georgia airport storage facility was home to movie star John Travolta's Boeing 707 for a decade. Now the Qantas jet is headed to an Australian aviation museum ― by ship.
Crime & Public Safety
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DeKalb hotel at center of landmark sex trafficking ruling
In a precedential ruling that has wide implications, three previously dismissed sex trafficking lawsuits against Atlanta-area hotels have been revived for trials.
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Sleeping 7-year-old boy injured in drive-by shooting, Atlanta police say
The incident happened early Thursday morning at an apartment complex in southwest Atlanta that has been the scene of previous shootings.
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Clayton DA apologizes to chief justice for prosecutor’s use of AI
Clayton County District Attorney Tasha Mosley apologized for the behavior of her prosecutor who filed an order filled with phony case law and nonexistent quotations.
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How nurses are fueling progress at Northeast Georgia Health System
What would you do if you recognized opportunities in your nursing unit?
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Nurses: Enter now to win a cabin trip to the mountains of Georgia!
Northside Hospital and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution know how much nurses need some relaxation. To help, we’re...
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How Wellstar’s CareerCare program transformed one employee’s journey
More than two decades into her career at Wellstar Health System, Deidre Jenkins wasn’t ready to retire — she was ready...
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Leif Palmer, EPA attorney whose legal action helped build Atlantic Station, dies at 66
His ‘rather brilliant argument’ paved the way for the popular mixed-use development in Midtown, former colleague says.
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The Beltline was once falling behind on affordable housing. It’s caught up.
The Atlanta Beltline on Thursday announced it has created, preserved or is actively building 4,425 affordable units, which is 79% of the way to its goal.
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A.M. ATL: Pencils down
Morning, y'all. Your April 2 update: The latest on Sine Die, ICE plans in Georgia, a judge's ruling in the death of a training center protester and more.
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A break for Social Circle and Oakwood? ICE hits pause on new detention centers.
Metro Atlanta officials hopeful as the Trump administration reviews its plan to convert warehouses into detention centers.
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Historic Odd Fellows Building reborn as transitional housing hub
State funding and city backing drive conversion of 112-year-old site into new Georgia Works headquarters.
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Rosalind Rich Rieser, who danced with Atlanta Civic Ballet, dead at 86
Rosalind Rich Rieser, who was the great-granddaughter of Morris Rich, a founder of iconic Rich’s department store in Atlanta, has died at age 86.
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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.
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City councilman wants to study privatizing Atlanta airport screening
An Atlanta city council member said he plans to introduce legislation seeking a study on privatizing security screening at Hartsfield-Jackson.
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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.
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HEAT CHECK
Mike Will Made-It is behind music’s top hits. His vision remains in Atlanta.
Grammy-winning producer Mike Will Made-It is back with “R3SET,” blending generations of Atlanta sound and refocusing his vision.