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New MARTA bus celebrates the life and legacy of Andrew Young

Five other Atlanta mayors — Andre Dickens ... he was elected as the first Black U.S. congressman from Georgia since Reconstruction. In 1977, while in his third term of what could have been a lifetime seat, President Jimmy Carter appointed him as the ...

Evidence in trial of man accused of killing Laken Riley will show the Georgia student ‘fought for her life,’ prosecutors say

In the nine months since Laken Riley was killed while jogging at the University of Georgia, her death turned into a lightning rod over crime and illegal immigration and cast an ominous shadow over the college town of Athens.

‘Soaring High’ music-dance concert swoops into Atlanta’s ArtsXchange

The keyboard, everything, came to me,” she said, “including knowing that I wanted ‘Fanga’ to go with that.” It was the moment of inspiration for the title song of “Soaring High,” Kuumba’s live concert set and first album,

Invasive species discovered in Georgia poses ‘serious risk’ to state’s agriculture, GDA warns

Georgians are being warned about an invasive species recently discovered for the first time in the Peach State.

Doug Collins: 5 things to know about Trump’s pick for VA Secretary, former GA Congressman

If confirmed, Collins would lead the agency tasked with providing health care to former members of the U.S. armed forces.

Georgia Election Official Wants System Rebuilt After Absentee Ballot Delays

The GA Supreme Court ruled that despite receiving the absentee ballots late, voters had to either return them to the Cobb County Elections office by 7 p.m. on Election Day or vote in person.

DeKalb mother charged with murder after child drowns in bathtub

A DeKalb County woman who was arrested on child cruelty charges after her 1-year-old was found unresponsive in the bathtub last week has now been charged with murder following the girl’s death, Channel 2 Action News reported.

Trump, Biden to meet at White House Wednesday

President-elect Donald Trump is making a return to the White House on Wednesday when he meets with President Joe Biden.

Clemson improves to 3-0 with win over Eastern Kentucky

The Tigers (3-0) went down 54-50 in the second half but regained the lead quickly off a Del Jones (Landover, Md./Arizona Compass Prep) 3-pointer and steal that led to an Ian Schieffelin (Atlanta, Ga./Grayson) offensive rebound and basket.

Georgia secretary of state says there were over 60 bomb threats during election

Sec. of State Brad Raffensperger gave remarks on the election as counties were due to complete certification on Tuesday.

Week 10 2024 DFS DraftKings Milly Maker Breakdown

ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 20: Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson #7 runs the ball during the NFL game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Atlanta Falcons on October 20, 2024 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon ...

Stanford moves up in latest women's volleyball Power 10 rankings

Arizona State stays in the top 10 and moves up a spot after taking down Kansas in Big 12 play. I've been waiting for that matchup, and the Sun Devils proved themselves. Claire Jeter finished with 10 kills and seven blocks in the win.

Attorneys for man accused of murdering Lakin Riley back in court one day before jury selection begins

A hearing for Jose Ibarra is scheduled Tuesday morning in Athens - one day before his trial is expected to begin.

Tragic twist ties two generations on historic date amid Combs family searching for answers

In honor of Veterans Day, we are highlighting a story of a veteran and his great-grandson. While they never spent much time together on

Why Are Cities Still Spending Big on Convention Centers?

Cities are spending more than ever to land the biggest events, but companies have long pulled back on spending for annual conferences and attendance has dwindled.

An illuminating guide to Atlanta’s holiday lights

Atlanta and North Georgia offer many holiday light shows. Our 2024 guide includes Stone Mountain Park, Callaway Gardens, Atlanta Botanical Gardens, Zoo Atlanta and more.

Sec. of State Raffensperger to address public on certification day

ATLANTA — Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and officials from his office will provide another update on Tuesday after the 2024 Presidential Election. The Secretary of State's Office is holding a press conference at 10 a.m. at the State Capitol.

2025 already? The next elections to watch for.

Like it or not, 2025 is right around the corner — and that means more elections are on deck. This upcoming slate of races will be far quieter on the federal level, but plenty of action is happening in the states and further down the ballot.

College Football Playoff predictions: Projecting who would make 12-team field after Week 11

Who could make the College Football Playoff? Here's how the 12-team field would look after Week 11 of the college football season:

If You Only Have One Day to Visit This Small Town in Georgia, Here’s Everything You Absolutely Can’t Miss

We've researched and mapped out the must-see places in this small southwestern Georgia town. Plains, Georgia, is about 120 miles south of Atlanta and has about 750 residents. Many farms in the area grow peanuts, cotton, corn, and soybeans. It's known as ...

No. 7 Duke takes on No. 23 Kentucky in Atlanta, Georgia

No. 7 Duke squares off against No. 23 Kentucky in Atlanta, Georgia. Duke finished 27-9 overall with a 12-2 record in non-conference play in the 2023-24 season. The Blue Devils averaged 78.6 points per game while allowing opponents to score 66.3 last season.

How the Set Design of Sci-Fi Epic ‘Megalopolis’ Reimagines Ancient Rome for the 21st Century

Georgia. Coppola had originally planned to film Megalopolis in New York City back in 2001; the B-roll he shot more than two decades ago informed most of the wide shots in the final film. “Working with our fantastic locations department in Atlanta ...

Jury selection in Laken Riley murder trial to begin Wednesday

The case quickly became a major talking point in the debate over immigration after investigators found that Ibarra entered the country illegally in 2022.

Man shot, killed near University of West Georgia campus in Carrollton

A man was fatally shot near the University of West Georgia in Carrollton on Sunday night, according to officials.

Michigan State plays No. 1 Kansas in Atlanta, Georgia

BOTTOM LINE: Michigan State plays No. 1 Kansas in Atlanta, Georgia. Michigan State finished 20-15 overall with a 9-4 record against non-conference opponents in the 2023-24 season. The Spartans averaged 7.1 steals, 3.8 blocks and 9.5 turnovers per game last season.

President-elect Trump picks former Georgia senator to be on his inauguration committee

On Saturday, Trump announced the formation of Trump Vance Inaugural Committee, an organization that will plan inaugural events.

10 things I'm absolutely overreacting to after Week 11 in the SEC

No Georgia? The Dawgs already have 2 losses and still have to ... It’s quite possible that both teams show up in Atlanta with 2 conference losses. Brush up your SEC tiebreaking procedures. In the meantime, recognize that Ole Miss is very much back ...

GHSA football highlights: No. 1 Appling County loses; Hapeville among 5 clinching titles

Only 40 high school football games were played Friday night, but it was enough for one No. 1-ranked team to fall and five region champions to rise.

Sober curious - the mocktail trend that is taking over North Georgia

“Sober curious” is a growing trend as more Georgians focus on health and an alcohol-free lifestyle. Channel 2′s Wendy Corona got an inside look the movement recently. “I see more new faces every day,” one bartender told her.

Donald Trump campaigned on change. What does it mean for Georgia?

Here they explain what a second Trump administration could mean in Georgia: Georgia’s abortion ban makes the procedure illegal after fetal cardiac activity is detected — typically about six weeks into a pregnancy and before many know they are pregnant. It is unlikely to be changed by Trump’s win.

This Brand New Rural Getaway in Georgia Is the Ultimate Luxury Vacation

In downtown Atlanta, this gorgeous hotel has one of the best rooftop pools in Georgia. The infinity pool on the 16th floor offers a great way to beat the summer heat while also taking in the great views of the city. Aside from the pool, the hotel itself is ...

Metro Atlanta voters to return to polls in December for six runoff elections

Five metro Atlanta races throughout Atlanta, East Point and the counties of DeKalb and Gwinnett will head to a runoff.

Georgia finalizes settlement with Kroger, secures $55M for opioid treatment and recovery efforts

Attorney General Chris Carr announced that the State of Georgia will receive more than $55 million to expand access to opioid treatment

From Indictment To The White House: How Trump Won Georgia

Allegations surrounding the 2020 election became a campaign tool that worked in the President-elect's favor this time around.

Georgia election live updates: Trump wins Georgia’s electoral votes

In Georgia, polling locations opened at 7 a.m., and the more than three million Georgians who haven’t voted have until 7 p.m. to cast their ballots for who they want to be the next President of the United States.

Georgia Election Updates: Trump projected to win the state

It's Election Day in Georgia. Keep it locked here for the latest updates, breaking news and results throughout the state

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