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: A man who escaped a corrections facility has been charged in a Friday evening fatal stabbing on the Beltline in northeast Atlanta, police said.
A man who escaped a corrections facility has been charged in a Friday evening fatal stabbing on the Beltline in northeast Atlanta, police said.
HAPPENING NOW: A fatal 5-vehicle crash is blocking several westbound lanes of I-285 in Dunwoody amid Monday’s rush hour.
A fatal 5-vehicle crash is blocking several westbound lanes of I-285 in Dunwoody amid Monday’s rush hour.
High humidity is sticking around after heavy rain fell across metro Atlanta overnight into Monday morning, and more showers are on the way.
Even though the Fourth of July holiday has come to an end, another busy travel day is expected on Monday at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
The volatile week begins Monday when First Lady Jill Biden — who has been adamant that her husband stay in the race — arrives in Columbus to rally supporters. It’s the most significant campaign event in Georgia since the June 27 debate at CNN’s studios.
Adding to the tumult, Congress will return to Washington for the first time since the debate. At least five U.S. House Democrats have pressed Biden to step aside
MARTA officials announced last week that they are postponing the closure of street access to Five Points station during its renovation. The announcement comes after pushback from Atlanta’s elected officials.
MARTA officials announced Wednesday that they are postponing the closure of street access to Five Points station during its renovation. The announcement comes after pushback from Atlanta’s elected officials.
Ahead of World Cup in 2026, Invest Atlanta is making another push for developers to overhaul the former Atlanta Constitution building downtown.
BET+ has renewed its well-regarded drama "Average Joe" starring Deon Cole but is moving production from Atlanta to South Africa.
A possible crew strike has slowed TV and film production this summer. Here's what's happening now 📽️🎞️ :
A possible crew strike has slowed TV and film production this summer. Here's what's happening now.
PHOTOS: Chris Brown and friends put on a show during his concert at State Farm Arena. Check out these snapshots from the event ➡️📸
Chris Brown and friends put on a show during his concert at State Farm Arena.
A master tailor for entertainers Usher, Jeezy, Ne-Yo, Ludacris and others, Carl Ulysses says he pays attention to their personalities to give them looks that complement their images, usually while wearing a stylish crocodile holster carrying his sewing tools.
Carl Ulysses takes exact measures on his A-list, A-Town clients.
What started as a "bad headache" while filming in Atlanta turned out to be so much more. 'I don’t remember anything,' actor says.
What started as a "bad headache" while filming in Atlanta turned out to be so much more. 'I don’t remember anything,' actor says
Locals — regardless of the city — often fail to get out and explore their locality until friends visit. If you’re a resident looking for other ideas to play tourist in our city, here are good places to try, just for starters:
Remember complaining to your parents that you had nothing to do and how they suddenly had a laundry list of things for you to do — including the laundry? Well, it’s the same with people bemoaning that there’s nothing to do in their hometown. Locals — regardless of the city — often fail to ...
At age 57, Shapiro has built a quirky career around his two biggest passions, sports and food.
Steak Shapiro has built a career around his two big passions, sports and food. He is a host at 92.9/ The Game and oversees the TV show 'Atlanta Eats.'
The new $850 million development will create 1,700 multifamily units, 100 townhomes and a 150-unit hotel, along with green spaces and extending trails.
“‘I’m gonna make your house so nice, you’re gonna have a brand new house, and I’m gonna fix it up and I’m a Christian — I’m a man of God,’” the 73-year-old Dorothy Williams remembered him saying. “And I believed him.”
Man who claimed to be a contractor is the subject of other investigations across metro Atlanta
⌚ Watches do much more than just tell time these days. Now, Samsung and the University of Georgia have collaborated to calculate how much energy a person has at any given moment.
Galaxy device will put artificial intelligence and data from the University of Georgia to work with a new feature.
A new U.S. Supreme Court ruling that OKs anti-camping laws will lead local governments in Georgia to try to crack down further on people who are homeless, social services providers predict.
U.S. Supreme Court ruling that OKs anti-camping laws will lead local governments in Georgia to try to crack down further on people who are homeless.
The Chattahoochee Riverkeeper has told the city of Atlanta that it plans to sue over discharges of poorly treated sewage into the Chattahoochee River.
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Atlanta is launching a new public awareness campaign aimed at reducing the number of domestic violence cases throughout the city, which officials say have been on the rise this year.
: The Braves will – again – be well-represented at this year’s Major League Baseball All-Star Game as three players were named reserves on Sunday. ⚾️
The Braves will – again – be well-represented at this year’s Major League Baseball All-Star Game as three players were named reserves on Sunday.
The volatile week begins Monday when First Lady Jill Biden — who has been adamant that her husband stay in the race — arrives in Columbus to rally supporters. It’s the most significant campaign event in Georgia since the June 27 debate at CNN’s studios.
Congress returns to Washington on Monday for the first time since the presidential debate.
Acclaimed violinist Karen Briggs brought a night of jazz and soul to Stockbridge on Saturday with a little bit of salsa, Minneapolis funk and centuries-old classics mixed in. 🎵🎷🎻
Acclaimed violinist Karen Briggs brought a night of jazz and soul to Stockbridge on Saturday with a little bit of salsa, Minneapolis funk and centuries-old classics mixed in.
Boo! 👻🍕 Chefs Morris Jackson and Andrew Roebuck, veterans in the Atlanta restaurant game, have found success with their Ghost Pizza pop-up.
Chefs Morris Jackson and Andrew Roebuck, veterans of Atlanta restaurant, have found success with their Ghost Pizza pop-up.
Wes Johnson became the Bulldogs’ first head coach outside of football or basketball to make $1 million or more annually in salary last week when he agreed to a contract extension.
In compliance with an Atlanta Journal-Constitution open-records request, the school revealed the coach's new salary represents a $300,000 raise over his first year.
Irene Hosking was just 24 years old when she enlisted in the Army Nurse Corps on May 15, 1942. Her dedication to service members didn’t end when World War II did, however, and she was recently celebrated for her lifetime of achievements.
Irene Hosking continued to help service members even after her enlistment ended in 1946
Former President Jimmy Carter's well-worn art tools and a print of one of his oil paintings fetched a $1 million winning bid at the Carter Center's annual fundraiser.
Georgia’s new law extending data collection requirements for online marketplaces such as Nextdoor and Craigslist can’t stand as it conflicts with federal law, an Atlanta judge has decided.
Georgia’s law, meant to discourage resale of stolen goods, requires online marketplaces to track high-volume sellers. It conflicts with federal law, the judge ruled.
Art is the way, the couple has said in interviews, that they communicate self-love to their children — with artworks by Black artists featuring people who look like them.
Art might be Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz’s love language.
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The British are coming! Just kidding -- they're only here for the 55th AJC Peachtree Road Race! Now that the Peachtree is officially over, what was your favorite moment from today? Find more costumes and post-race events ➡️ https://www.ajc.com/peachtree/
Daniel Romanchuk won the men’s wheelchair division race of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race, and Susannah Scaroni won the women’s race, with each successfully defending their titles from 2023. Romanchuk won the men’s race for a record seventh consecutive time, with a time of 19:37, and Scaroni won the race for a third time with a time of 21:40. Both said they are gearing up for Olympic trials later this summer and are ready to head to Paris, with Romanchuk getting married before heading to the Paralympic Games. Find complete race coverage and more info here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4d6fcor
Stacy Ndiwa won The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race’s women’s elite division with a time of 31:12. Ndiwa, who is from Kenya, finished the race limping across the finish line. When asked how it felt being a back-to-back winner, Ndiwa said, "It feels great, really good." Find complete race coverage and more info at https://bit.ly/3W7DqJa
Sebastian Sawe won The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race’s men’s elite division Thursday with a time of 28:03. Currently the No. 1-ranked road racer in the world, the 29-year-old Kenyan has a personal best of 26:49, the second-fastest 10K time in the world. This is Sawe’s first season of competition in the U.S., according to the Atlanta Track Club. Find complete race coverage and more info here: https://bit.ly/3VTzElr
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens chats with the Atlanta Journal Constitution's Greg Bluestein to discuss the significance of the AJC Peachtree Road Race for the city. “Individuals from all over the world are here, I hear two dozen countries are represented and someone from all 50 states is here,” Dickens said. “Atlanta is on full display.” He said the race provides an economic boost to the city. Dickens said last year was his first time running the AJC Peachtree Road Race with his time about an hour. This year, he is going for a different strategy of running and jogging, to allow him to take photos and say hi to people. More: https://bit.ly/4bq5ig0
Black Girls RUN! promotes fitness and sisterhood among Black women, with the Atlanta chapter of the running group now 20,000 strong. Atlanta Ambassador Sierra Grigsby returns to the AJC Peachtree Road Race training year after year, drawn back by the camaraderie it fosters. Catch Black Girls RUN! at this year’s AJC Peachtree Road Race and learn more at ajc.com! Stream the AJC Peachtree Road Race live on July 4 at http://AJC.com or the AJC News App. #AJCPRR
Can you keep up with ‘Steady Betty’!? With her neighborhood as her training ground and a consistent exercise schedule, 99-year-old Betty Lindberg has conquered 34 AJC Peachtree Road Races and is revving up for her 35th race this year 👟 Way to go, Betty! Discover her incredible journey here: https://bit.ly/3VQCZld Tune into the AJC Peachtree Road Race streaming live on July 4th at AJC.com or on the AJC News App.
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