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LocalGATRAFFIC: Vehicle fire, aftermath causes significant delays on I-20 in DeKalb and Rockdale
Multiple lanes were closed on I-20 East past Turner Hill Road on Friday morning and a far left lane on I-20 West was also impacted.
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NewsGATime is running short to register to vote in Georgia’s May 19 primary election
If you’re not registered to vote in next month’s primary election, you have until Monday to mark that off your to-do list. You can check whether you’re good to go by visiting the secretary of state office’s My Voter Page. If you’re not, you can register online with a valid Georgia drivers’ license or Georgia […]
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Georgia students urge Oreo maker, others to protect Okefenokee Swamp
The stark white of an Oreo cookie’s filling comes from titanium dioxide, a valuable mineral found in deposits along Trail Ridge, just east of the Okefenokee Swamp. That unlikely cookie-swamp connection prompted a consortium of Georgia students to pressure Oreo manufacturer Mondelez, the Chicago-based multinational maker of candies, beverages and snacks, to pledge to never […]
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Chancellor Sonny Perdue announces retirement as head of Georgia’s university system
University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue, who previously served as Georgia’s governor, is retiring from his role as chief of the state’s public colleges. The university system announced the planned retirement Wednesday. Perdue will continue to serve until the Board of Regents chooses his successor in a nationwide search. A timeline for when that […]
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AccidentsGATRAFFIC: I-985 South shut down just before I-85 after crash involving tractor trailer
Georgia State Patrol told 11Alive's Doug Turnbull the crash involved a tractor trailer and three other vehicles on I-985 South.
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Georgia protesters could face severe penalties under new legislation
On March 28, thousands of Georgians participated in peaceful protests across the state. They marched on public sidewalks and in the streets, places the public has long used to speak freely on issues that matter to them. But under legislation now awaiting Gov. Brian Kemp’s signature, marchers who peacefully protest on roadways could be charged […]
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LocalGABuford Highway being repaved after repairs to 10-inch water man break in Gwinnett County
A stretch of the road is still closed.
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Georgia woman sues law enforcement officers after accidental raid at her home in 2023
A Georgia woman is suing local and federal law enforcement officers over what she calls a botched pre-dawn raid of her Sandy Springs condominium in 2023. “I was immediately staring down the nozzles of machine-style weapons, dozens of machine-style weapons,” said Cathy George. “Their infrared lasers covered me from head to toe. Lighting up like […]
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AccidentsGATRAFFIC: Overturned vehicle crash closing I-75 North near Atlanta airport
A crash at Central Avenue has closed I-75 North early Tuesday morning in the Hapeville area.
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Lawmakers expand law requiring insurers to cover more prosthetics, this time adding state workers
Hannah Nabors, a special education teacher in Rome, lost her left leg last February after she was pinned under her car for two hours following a crash. But Nabors, who is also a cross country and soccer coach, was immediately determined not to let the loss of a limb stop her from living her life. […]
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Judge to rule on PSC candidate Fitz Johnson’s residency status
Former Public Service Commissioner Fitz Johnson videotaped a campaign ad from the sleek kitchen of his $1.3 million Cobb County home last year. Trouble is, as the commissioner for District 3 and as a candidate for the seat, Johnson was required to live in Fulton, Clayton or DeKalb counties. Cobb is in District 5. A […]
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GOP lawmaker says it was a ‘mistake’ to dress in blackface after 2010s photo surfaces
Dalton Republican state Rep. Kasey Carpenter is facing criticism after a photo of him dressed in blackface has been circulating on social media. The grainy photo shows Carpenter posing alongside his wife at a party with his white skin painted brown. Carpenter said the photo was taken at a Chattanooga bar about 12 years ago […]
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LocalGAWant to save at the pump? Your next car matters | Consumer Reports
As gas prices surge, Consumer Reports advises buyers to choose fuel-efficient vehicles that match their lifestyle.
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LocalGAWays to drive smarter, spend less on gas | Consumer Reports
Amid rising gas prices, Consumer Reports suggests slowing down, maintaining tires, and avoiding roof racks to boost fuel economy.
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LocalGAOne year later, 11Alive's Carnes recalls lessons learned on Route 66 retirement kickoff
Longtime 11Alive transportation reporter Jerry Carnes and his wife, Cady, share the route, process, challenges, and lessons from on their epic 2025 Route 66 trip.
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Georgians deserve election stability as midterms approach
Elections are the bedrock of our democracy. They rely on public trust and confidence. With the 2026 midterm election quickly approaching, Georgia must prioritize stability and safety in our elections over confusion. Recent actions at the federal level have caused confusion around elections rules and procedures. These actions include ongoing attempts in Congress to pass […]
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LocalGAGridlock Guy: Do full moons really cause bad traffic? A recent rush hour put that to the test
Studies are largely inconclusive on the effect of full moons on traffic, but the commute preceding the most recent one was memorable in a bad way.
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At Carter-Lewis dinner, Beshear urges Georgia Democrats to get ‘dirt on our boots’
Georgia Democrats say they are getting ready for a rebirth as this year’s midterm election season approaches. At the annual Carter-Lewis dinner Saturday, headlined by Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, supporters, donors and elected officials from across the state gathered to mobilize for what many expect to be a tough fight for Democrats at the […]
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Gas prices fall for second day as Iran ceasefire eases oil pressure
While not the sole factor for rising costs, volatile trade routes and other uncertainties in production have led to higher prices of crude oil.
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AccidentsGA2 killed in Troup County crash on I-85
The coroner confirmed that two people have died from a crash that happened Friday afternoon.
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