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NewsGATrump gives 11th hour backing to Collins in Georgia U.S. Senate runoff
President Donald Trump has issued a last-minute endorsement of Congressman Mike Collins in the Republican runoff to become the GOP’s U.S. Senate nominee in a race with national implications. “Mike Collins is a true Friend, Fighter, and WARRIOR, who has been with us from the very beginning, and has my Complete and Total Endorsement to […]
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LocalGAGridlock Guy: Lessons from Atlanta's second 'I-285 closure-palooza'
Atlanta handled the recent full I-285 weekend closure well, but drivers and GDOT made a couple of mistakes.
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LocalGACrews in DeKalb County repairing broken water main
The water main break, repairs impacted water access and traffic near Old Constitution Road.
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LocalGATRAFFIC: Vehicle fire closes I-75 South lanes in Clayton County
It happened past Forest Parkway, with all lanes still closed around 6:15 a.m.
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Georgia lawmakers plan to redraw district lines, even as dispute over current maps remains unsettled
Georgia is just days away from the start of another special session — the third during this decade that will center around redrawing district lines for Congress and the General Assembly. But unlike the last round of redistricting, in which state lawmakers were tasked with creating additional districts to protect the voting power of Black […]
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High-profile races boost GOP turnout, spelling trouble for Democrats in one Georgia Senate seat
Democrats worry a wave of early voters in runoffs for the governor’s office and U.S. Senate could flip a Gwinnett County-based state Senate district just as lawmakers prepare to convene for a special session. Out of over 300,000 ballots cast statewide during early voting as of Thursday, nearly 66% came from Republicans, who are outvoting […]
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Georgia could elect first openly transgender, nonbinary lawmaker
In January, the Georgia Legislature is likely to welcome its first openly transgender, nonbinary and Japanese-American lawmaker, and all these firsts could be courtesy of one person. Bentley Hudgins, whose experience includes serving as Georgia state director for the Human Rights Campaign, was the top vote-getter in last month’s Democratic primary election to represent House […]
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Bookman: Where is the state’s commitment to helping Atlanta’s public transit system succeed?
Maybe MARTA has been a victim of unfortunate timing, with several random, high-profile shootings and stabbings occurring just as thousands of World Cup visitors are scheduled to come to town, setting off a federal investigation into the agency’s security performance. Maybe. However, longtime riders of the system can attest to the fact that conditions on […]
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AccidentsGATRAFFIC | I-75 reopens after wreck near Midtown Atlanta
The incident happened just before West Paces Ferry Road.
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LocalGAState and city cooperation key to Atlanta's World Cup traffic plan
How GDOT and APD are coordinating for the influx in Downtown Atlanta and MARTA is responding under scrutiny.
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Georgia utility commission races test party loyalty after recent power bill hikes
The race for two Georgia Public Service Commission seats this November is becoming a test on whether pocketbook issues and concerns about unchecked data center growth can overcome traditional party lines. Voters are paying more attention to these once little-known, down-ballot races after the commission signed off on a series of Georgia Power rate increases […]
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LocalGACar fire closes lanes on I-675 South
GDOT cameras show a charred vehicle in the right emergency lane.
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AccidentsGAAll lanes are shut down on I-85 SB in Gwinnett County due to a crash
A crash has closed I-85 SB at Hamilton Rd exit; drivers should avoid the area as officials work to clear it. Further updates from Gwinnett County Police are awaited.
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LocalGAGridlock Guy: Hands-on teen driving classes are a must, as a free one returns to Atlanta
Drag racer Doug Herbert's B.R.A.K.E.S. driving courses for teens are necessary, hands-on, save lives, and are born from his own tragedy in traffic.
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LocalGAVehicle fire shuts down lanes on I-285 east in DeKalb County
GDOT camera showed crews extinguishing what seemed to be a vehicle pulling a trailer on fire in the gore at the Peachtree Industrial Boulevard exit.
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AccidentsGAGSP: Crash in Gwinnett County injures police officer, adult passenger, 2 children
Troopers were called to the two-vehicle crash that took place on Peachtree Parkway and Holcomb Bridge Road.
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LocalGAI-285 closes again this weekend; GDOT says drivers should follow signs, not their GPS apps
I-285 closes all weekend between Cascade and MLK for the second time. The biggest problem during the May closure was big rigs getting stuck on and near Cascade.
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State Election Board passes resolution allowing counties to switch to hand-marked ballots
Georgia’s State Election Board has advanced a resolution seeking to implement hand-marked paper ballots ahead of the November 2026 general election, contradicting guidelines from the secretary of state’s office directing counties to continue using Georgia’s current voting machines. The resolution, which is not binding, was introduced by newly appointed Vice Chair Janelle King and passed […]
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Trump administration announces investigation into Atlanta’s transit system after fatal stabbing
The Federal Transit Administration will launch an investigation into Atlanta’s public transit authority after two stabbing attacks frightened commuters last month. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Thursday that his agency will look into MARTA’s security spending, safety protocols and risks to riders and workers. “Every American should be disturbed by the horrific crimes we […]
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LocalGACentennial Olympic Park Drive becomes one-way by the park ahead of World Cup
ATL DOT is turning traffic on main street in front of Centennial Olympic Park into a one-way for safety reasons.
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