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Atlanta news, Georgia news, Breaking news from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - AJC.com

More than 1,000 Atlanta flights canceled Sunday because of ice storm

Customers can change their affected travel plans without fees.

Hawks move start time of Monday’s home game vs. Pacers to 1:30 p.m.

Dangerous conditions in Atlanta lead to earlier tip time at State Farm Arena.

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Black ice: What Georgia drivers need to know to stay safe

Black ice can be one of the most dangerous hazards for drivers. Here's how to prepare for it.

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Why planes take off over graves at Georgia's major airports

Weekend Reads

A house stands in the Hogg Hummock community of Sapelo Island, Georgia. Its Gullah Geechee residents are descendants of enslaved West Africans brought to the barrier island to work plantations in the 1800s. (Justin Taylor for the AJC)

Sapelo Island to stay ‘Geechee’: McIntosh Commission to bend on zoning law

Two days after voters repealed a controversial 2023 zoning change by referendum, commissioners push for rules to limit development on Georgia barrier island.

Georgia opts in to new federal school voucher program

Georgia opts in to new federal school voucher program. Here’s what to know.

Only eight other states, including Louisiana, Tennessee and Texas, have said they will be participating.

Beltline anniversary

Why staying put has become en vogue in Atlanta’s complicated office market

Some office tenants are finding the grass isn’t always greener, deciding to renovate the spaces they have instead of changing addresses.

Food and Dining
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Veggie-packed chicken and dumplings recipe redefines comfort food

A cold-weather comfort food gets a vitamin boost with this recipe that includes collard greens and whole-grain cornmeal.

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RECIPE

There’s a lot to love about Old Vinings Inn’s TV-themed cocktail

The I Love Lucy cocktail is actually named for a former resident of the inn, not the beloved TV show.

Lucky Star

2026 James Beard Awards name 10 semifinalists in Georgia

Several Atlanta chefs received the recognition for the first time, but no Savannah restaurants were recognized.

Arts and Entertainment
Rise Above Jean Shifrin
BOOKSHELF

Photography book captures humanity in harmony atop Stone Mountain

Atlanta photojournalist Jean Shifrin collects a decade of images in ‘Rise Above: On Top of Stone Mountain.’

Kristin Kilingshirn

Former Bert Show host Kristin Klingshirn lands a new job

She stays at Q99.7 but moves to a new air time.

SCAD

2026 SCAD TVfest in Atlanta features Quinta Brunson, cast from ‘The Pitt’

Cast members from ‘Bridgerton’ and ‘Scrubs’ also expected to attend.

GUEST COLUMN

In Midtown, Atlanta reached new heights, but green building has room to grow

For every tower that rises like 1072 West Peachtree in Midtown Atlanta, the cement industry still has room to grow. Green building has not kept pace with industry ambition.

Jan 24, 2026
WILD GEORGIA

This trio of tiny birds can help brighten cold winter days

The Carolina chickadee, tufted titmouse and white-breasted nuthatch have a reputation of being fearless, curious and friendly.

Jan 24, 2026
PATRICIA MURPHY

The danger of Trump missing endorsement in Georgia’s US Senate race

Without Trump’s endorsement locked up, U.S. Reps. Mike Collins and Buddy Carter and former coach Derek Dooley are in a three-way race to get into the president’s good graces.

Jan 22, 2026
STEERING COLUMN

End of the road: These vehicles won’t be back in 2026

It’s not just low-selling models heading off to the automotive graveyard. Automakers are retiring both long-running and resurrected models.

Jan 23, 2026

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Ice storm warning

PHOTOS: Scenes from icy winter storm in Metro Atlanta

The first wave of the ice storm in Georgia tapers off, but more to come as ice storm warning in effect, including in metro Atlanta.

As storm inches closer to Georgia, metro Atlanta braces for ice threat

PHOTOS: Georgia readies for incoming ice storm

GEMA, GDOT and Georgia power prepare for ice storm headed for Georgia.

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PHOTOS: Metro Atlanta ICE protest join national effort

Some Metro Atlanta schools, colleges and communities particpated in planned nationwide walkouts and protests against U.S.