US half marathon women's leaders guided off course in error. One asks officials to 'make it right'
Read full article: US half marathon women's leaders guided off course in error. One asks officials to 'make it right'The runner who was leading the women’s race of the U.S. half marathon championships until she was mistakenly led off the course by a guide vehicle is calling for USA Track & Field to make right an outcome that cost her a spot in the world road running championships this fall.
Kirk Cousins is set for free agency. Falcons GM says the team plans to release the veteran QB
Read full article: Kirk Cousins is set for free agency. Falcons GM says the team plans to release the veteran QBThe Atlanta Falcons have informed quarterback Kirk Cousins they plan to release the 14-year veteran when free agency opens.
Waymo's robotaxis now being dispatched in 10 major U.S. markets with expansion in Texas and Florida
Read full article: Waymo's robotaxis now being dispatched in 10 major U.S. markets with expansion in Texas and FloridaWaymo will begin dispatching its robotaxis in four more cities in Texas and Florida, expanding the territory covered by its fleet of self-driving cars to 10 major U.S. metropolitan markets.
Court clears way for Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms to take effect
Read full article: Court clears way for Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms to take effectThe 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has cleared the way for a Louisiana law requiring displays of the Ten Commandments in public classrooms to take effect.
NAACP asks judge to protect against 'misuse' of voter data seized by FBI in Georgia's Fulton County
Read full article: NAACP asks judge to protect against 'misuse' of voter data seized by FBI in Georgia's Fulton CountyThe NAACP and allied groups are asking a judge to limit how the federal government uses voter data seized in an FBI raid near Atlanta.
Judge temporarily blocks Trump officials from rescinding health grants to some Democratic-led states
Read full article: Judge temporarily blocks Trump officials from rescinding health grants to some Democratic-led statesA federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s administration cannot pull back $600 million in public health grants allocated to four Democratic-led states, for now.
FBI search of Georgia election offices relied on years-old claims of fraud, affidavit shows
Read full article: FBI search of Georgia election offices relied on years-old claims of fraud, affidavit showsThe FBI relied on years-old claims of fraud, many of them thoroughly investigated, to obtain a search warrant to seize ballots from election offices in Fulton County, Georgia.
Falcons rookie Pearce arrested after what police said was a domestic dispute with WNBA player
Read full article: Falcons rookie Pearce arrested after what police said was a domestic dispute with WNBA playerAtlanta Falcons rookie star James Pearce Jr. was arrested near Miami on Saturday night after fleeing officers and then crashing his car following what police said was a domestic dispute with WNBA player Rickea Jackson.
Lakers acquire 3-point shooter Kennard from busy Hawks for point guard Vincent, AP source says
Read full article: Lakers acquire 3-point shooter Kennard from busy Hawks for point guard Vincent, AP source saysA person with knowledge of the move has told The Associated Press the Atlanta Hawks acquired point guard Gabe Vincent and a 2032 second-round draft pick from the Los Angeles Lakers for shooting guard Luke Kennard.
Search warrant FBI served at elections office near Atlanta seeks records tied to the 2020 elections
Read full article: Search warrant FBI served at elections office near Atlanta seeks records tied to the 2020 electionsThe search warrant FBI served at Fulton County elections office near Atlanta on Wednesday seeks records tied to the 2020 election, a county spokesperson said.
More than half the US threatened with ice, snow and cold in massive winter storm
Read full article: More than half the US threatened with ice, snow and cold in massive winter stormForecasters say over half the U.S. population could be affected by snow, ice or bitter cold as a winter storm sweeps across the county.
The new ‘Be The People’ campaign wants to unite hundreds of millions of Americans to solve problems
Read full article: The new ‘Be The People’ campaign wants to unite hundreds of millions of Americans to solve problemsA privately funded initiative called “Be The People” will try to connect hundreds of millions of Americans with efforts to solve local problems as part of a vision for the next 250 years of the United States.
Antetokounmpo and the Bucks hold off Atlanta 112-110 to snap a three-game skid
Read full article: Antetokounmpo and the Bucks hold off Atlanta 112-110 to snap a three-game skidGiannis Antetokounmpo had 21 points and 17 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks snapped a three-game losing streak, holding off the Atlanta Hawks 112-110 after squandering a 23-point lead in the second half.
Oregon QB Dante Moore says he'll return to the Ducks rather than declare for the NFL draft
Read full article: Oregon QB Dante Moore says he'll return to the Ducks rather than declare for the NFL draftOregon quarterback Dante Moore has decided to return to the Ducks next season rather than declare for the NFL draft.
Flu season surged in the US over the holiday and already rivals last winter's harsh epidemic
Read full article: Flu season surged in the US over the holiday and already rivals last winter's harsh epidemicU.S. flu infections are still surging, and health officials say it's a severe season that's likely to get worse.
Bijan Robinson has longest rush TD in Falcons history, has team's most scrimmage yards in a season
Read full article: Bijan Robinson has longest rush TD in Falcons history, has team's most scrimmage yards in a seasonBijan Robinson had the longest rushing score in Falcons history Monday night, one of two ways he entered their record book in a win against the Rams.
When formal systems stop working, neighbors turn to each other in what many call 'mutual aid'
Read full article: When formal systems stop working, neighbors turn to each other in what many call 'mutual aid'Organizers say that interest in local, grassroots initiatives to meet community needs has been growing.
Spurs slip in 4th quarter, fall 125-112 on the road against Timberwolves
Read full article: Spurs slip in 4th quarter, fall 125-112 on the road against TimberwolvesAnthony Edwards scored 32 points to became Minnesota’s all-time leader in games with 30 or more points, Julius Randle added 22 points, 12 assists and six rebounds, and the Timberwolves pulled away from the San Antonio Spurs in the fourth quarter of a 125-112 victory.
No. 4 Georgia holds off No. 23 Georgia Tech 16-9 for 8th straight win in series
Read full article: No. 4 Georgia holds off No. 23 Georgia Tech 16-9 for 8th straight win in seriesNate Frazier ran for 108 yards, Gunner Stockton’s scoring pass to Zachariah Branch was the only touchdown of the game and No. 4 Georgia retained its hold on its state rivalry with another close win by holding off No. 23 Georgia Tech 16-9.
Adolis García among 66 non-tender free agents, while Jonathan India tops 34 agreeing to contracts
Read full article: Adolis García among 66 non-tender free agents, while Jonathan India tops 34 agreeing to contractsTexas outfielder Adolis García, catcher Jonah Heim and right-hander Josh Sborz were among 66 players who became free agents Friday when they weren’t offered 2026 contracts.
Braves re-sign veteran closer Raisel Iglesias to $16 million, 1-year deal
Read full article: Braves re-sign veteran closer Raisel Iglesias to $16 million, 1-year dealThe Atlanta Braves have addressed one of their offseason priorities by re-signing closer Raisel Iglesias to a $16 million, one-year contract.
Falcons QB Penix headed to injured reserve, will miss at least 4 games with left knee injury
Read full article: Falcons QB Penix headed to injured reserve, will miss at least 4 games with left knee injuryAtlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix will be placed on injured reserve and will miss at least four games with a left knee injury, leaving Kirk Cousins as the starter.
South Korean solar firm cuts pay and hours for Georgia workers as US officials detain imports
Read full article: South Korean solar firm cuts pay and hours for Georgia workers as US officials detain importsA South Korean solar company says it will temporarily reduce pay and working hours for about 1,000 of its 3,000 employees in Georgia because U.S. customs officials have been detaining imported components for solar panels.
US airlines cancel 1,000 flights while complying with shutdown order
Read full article: US airlines cancel 1,000 flights while complying with shutdown orderAnxious travelers across the U.S. are feeling a bit of relief as airlines have mostly stayed on schedule while gradually cutting flights because of the government shutdown.
Nationals interim manager Miguel Cairo will not get the permanent job, AP source says
Read full article: Nationals interim manager Miguel Cairo will not get the permanent job, AP source saysWashington Nationals interim manager Miguel Cairo will not get the job on a permanent basis, and members of his coaching staff are being let go, too, a person with knowledge of the moves told The Associated Press.
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. and top WR Drake London to miss game against Dolphins due to injuries
Read full article: Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. and top WR Drake London to miss game against Dolphins due to injuriesAtlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is inactive against the Miami Dolphins after being listed as questionable with a bone bruise on his left knee.
Federal prosecutors charge man accused of threatening to shoot up Atlanta airport
Read full article: Federal prosecutors charge man accused of threatening to shoot up Atlanta airportFederal prosecutors have charged a Georgia man arrested this week at Atlanta's airport after his family told police he planned a shooting.
Man who planned to shoot up Atlanta's airport is arrested in a terminal following a tip, police say
Read full article: Man who planned to shoot up Atlanta's airport is arrested in a terminal following a tip, police sayPolice have arrested a man accused of threatening to open fire at the world’s busiest airport in Atlanta.
Government shutdown means many CDC experts are skipping a pivotal meeting on infectious disease
Read full article: Government shutdown means many CDC experts are skipping a pivotal meeting on infectious diseaseAn annual conference about infectious diseases is seeing a dramatic attendance decline, in part because Centers for Disease Control and Prevention experts can’t participate.
The next major film studios could be in Nevada if some unions have their way
Read full article: The next major film studios could be in Nevada if some unions have their wayTrade unions in Nevada want the state to offer tax incentives to major film studios to bring more movie making to the Vegas area.
Earnings brief: Delta sees momentum through year end driven by premium customers
Read full article: Earnings brief: Delta sees momentum through year end driven by premium customersDelta Air Lines on Thursday reported strong profit and revenue growth for the busy summer travel season and expects that momentum to carry through the end of the year.
Last of 10 New Orleans jail escapees from May is captured under a house in Atlanta
Read full article: Last of 10 New Orleans jail escapees from May is captured under a house in AtlantaThe U.S. Marshals say the only escaped inmate who remained on the run after breaking out of a New Orleans jail in May has been captured.
Judge sets 14-day deadline for appointment of new prosecutor in Georgia election case against Trump
Read full article: Judge sets 14-day deadline for appointment of new prosecutor in Georgia election case against TrumpA judge has announced that the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others will be dismissed in 14 days if a new prosecutor isn't appointed.
Republican-led Georgia state Senate committee plans to question Fani Willis next month
Read full article: Republican-led Georgia state Senate committee plans to question Fani Willis next monthA Georgia special state Senate committee plans to question Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis next month.
Brian Snitker, who managed Braves to 2021 World Series title, won't return to dugout next season
Read full article: Brian Snitker, who managed Braves to 2021 World Series title, won't return to dugout next seasonBrian Snitker, who managed the Atlanta Braves to the 2021 World Series championship as the highlight of almost a half-century with the organization, will not return to the dugout next season.
Boston has go-ahead basket with 7.4 seconds left as Fever beat Dream 87-85 to reach WNBA semifinals
Read full article: Boston has go-ahead basket with 7.4 seconds left as Fever beat Dream 87-85 to reach WNBA semifinalsAliyah Boston made the go-ahead basket with 7.4 seconds left, Lexie Hull stole the ensuing inbounds play and the Indiana Fever beat the Atlanta Dream 87-85 to advance to the WNBA semifinals.
Kelsey Mitchell, Aliyah Boston help Fever stay alive in playoffs with 77-60 Game 2 rout over Dream
Read full article: Kelsey Mitchell, Aliyah Boston help Fever stay alive in playoffs with 77-60 Game 2 rout over DreamKelsey Mitchell scored 19 points and Aliyah Boston added 15 points to lead the Indiana Fever past third-seeded Atlanta Dream 77-60 for its first home playoff win in nearly a decade.
Suspect arrested in Atlanta auto break-in and theft of Beyoncé's unreleased music, police say
Read full article: Suspect arrested in Atlanta auto break-in and theft of Beyoncé's unreleased music, police sayPolice have arrested a suspect in a July auto break-in that two people touring with Beyoncé′ said resulted in the theft of the singer's unreleased music.
It's 'do or die' for electric vehicle maker Rivian as it breaks ground on a $5 billion plant
Read full article: It's 'do or die' for electric vehicle maker Rivian as it breaks ground on a $5 billion plantRivian Automotive is starting to build a long-delayed electric vehicle plant in Georgia, despite tough challenges in the U.S. market.
Georgia Tech hits game-ending 55-yard FG as time expires to stun No. 12 Clemson 24-21
Read full article: Georgia Tech hits game-ending 55-yard FG as time expires to stun No. 12 Clemson 24-21Aidan Birr made a 55-yard field goal as time expired and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets upset the No. 12 Clemson Tigers 24-21.
Historically Black colleges issue lockdown orders, cancel classes after receiving threats
Read full article: Historically Black colleges issue lockdown orders, cancel classes after receiving threatsAt least six historically Black colleges and universities received threats or “potential” threats Thursday, prompting lockdowns and class cancellations.
South Korean workers detained in immigration raid leave Atlanta and head home
Read full article: South Korean workers detained in immigration raid leave Atlanta and head homeA plane carrying more than 300 workers from South Korea who were detained during an immigration raid on a battery factory in Georgia last week has left Atlanta bound for South Korea.
South Korea says a charter plane carrying South Korean workers will leave Atlanta at Thursday noon
Read full article: South Korea says a charter plane carrying South Korean workers will leave Atlanta at Thursday noonSouth Korea said that a charter plane carrying South Korean workers will leave Atlanta, Georgia at Thursday noon.
Georgia judge to toss landmark racketeering charges against 'Cop City' protesters
Read full article: Georgia judge to toss landmark racketeering charges against 'Cop City' protestersA Georgia judge says he's going to dismiss racketeering charges against all 61 defendants accused of trying to stop the construction of a police and firefighter training facility known as “Cop City."
Republican Gabriel Sterling, defender of 2020 Georgia election, runs for secretary of state
Read full article: Republican Gabriel Sterling, defender of 2020 Georgia election, runs for secretary of stateGabriel Sterling, known for defending Georgia's 2020 election results, is running for the state's secretary of state.
R&B singer Angie Stone's children sue truck company for her death in highway crash
Read full article: R&B singer Angie Stone's children sue truck company for her death in highway crashTwo children of R&B singer Angie Stone have filed a lawsuit against a trucking company, a truck manufacturer, and others.
Rory McIlroy plans to follow Novak Djokovic’s lead in dealing with Ryder Cup hostility
Read full article: Rory McIlroy plans to follow Novak Djokovic’s lead in dealing with Ryder Cup hostilityRory McIlroy watched Novak Djokovic handle boisterous spectators during a win at the U.S. Open and is ready to follow the tennis star’s lead at the Ryder Cup held in the United States this month.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution to stop printing as it transitions to all-digital news
Read full article: Atlanta Journal-Constitution to stop printing as it transitions to all-digital newsThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution will stop printing at year's end, making Atlanta the largest U.S. metro area without a printed major newspaper.
CDC dramatically scales back program that tracks food poisoning infections
Read full article: CDC dramatically scales back program that tracks food poisoning infectionsFederal health officials have scaled back FoodNet, a program that tracked food poisoning infections in the U.S. The Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network has cut required monitoring to just two pathogens that cause infections, down from eight.
New York Liberty aim for top four playoff seed as stars return from injuries
Read full article: New York Liberty aim for top four playoff seed as stars return from injuriesThe New York Liberty are finally getting healthy and hope to make a run at getting at least a top four seed and homecourt advantage for the first round of the playoffs.
Poised rookie Nolan McLean takes up mantle for struggling Mets rotation in win over Braves
Read full article: Poised rookie Nolan McLean takes up mantle for struggling Mets rotation in win over BravesThe scuffling New York Mets have been in desperate need of a starter other than David Peterson to pitch deep into games.
HHS moves to strip thousands of federal health workers of union rights
Read full article: HHS moves to strip thousands of federal health workers of union rightsThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has moved to strip thousands of federal health agency employees of their collective bargaining rights.
Keegan Bradley says being Ryder Cup playing captain 'biggest decision' of his life
Read full article: Keegan Bradley says being Ryder Cup playing captain 'biggest decision' of his lifeKeegan Bradley says deciding whether to be the first Ryder Cup playing captain since 1963 will be the biggest decision of his life.
Georgia man may have tried to enter CDC campus two days before he attacked agency
Read full article: Georgia man may have tried to enter CDC campus two days before he attacked agencyAn internal CDC email reveals that the Georgia man who shot at CDC buildings on Aug. 8 likely tried to enter the campus two days earlier.
Pawol breaks gender barrier, earns good reviews for her work behind the plate on historic weekend
Read full article: Pawol breaks gender barrier, earns good reviews for her work behind the plate on historic weekendJen Pawol breezed through Sunday’s Marlins-Braves game as if breaking a gender barrier was just another day on the job.
CDC union condemns vaccine misinformation after shooter blamed COVID vaccine for depression
Read full article: CDC union condemns vaccine misinformation after shooter blamed COVID vaccine for depressionA Georgia man who blamed the COVID-19 vaccine for making him suicidal has been identified as the person who fired shots at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters.
Lions' Morice Norris shares good news after he was taken off field in ambulance
Read full article: Lions' Morice Norris shares good news after he was taken off field in ambulanceDetroit Lions safety Morice Norris says in a social media post he’s OK after being taken off the field in an ambulance late in a preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons.
CDC shooter believed COVID vaccine made him suicidal, his father tells police
Read full article: CDC shooter believed COVID vaccine made him suicidal, his father tells policeA law enforcement official tells The Associated Press that a Georgia man who opened fire Friday on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters in Atlanta had blamed the COVID-19 vaccine for making him depressed and suicidal.
Lions-Falcons preseason game ends early after serious injury to Detroit's Morice Norris
Read full article: Lions-Falcons preseason game ends early after serious injury to Detroit's Morice NorrisDetroit Lions safety Morice Norris was in stable condition after he was attended to for about 20 minutes and taken off the field in an ambulance Friday night against Atlanta, with the preseason game ending early.
Suspected gunman and police officer dead in shooting near the CDC and Emory University, police say
Read full article: Suspected gunman and police officer dead in shooting near the CDC and Emory University, police sayPolice say a suspected shooter and a police officer are dead after law enforcement responded to an active shooter near the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Emory University.
Military base shootings have ranged from altercations to workplace violence and terrorism
Read full article: Military base shootings have ranged from altercations to workplace violence and terrorismThe shooting of five U.S. Army soldiers at a base in Georgia is the latest in a list of violent occurrences at American military installations over the years.
AMA and other medical associations are kicked out of CDC vaccine workgroups
Read full article: AMA and other medical associations are kicked out of CDC vaccine workgroupsU.S. health officials have told more than a half-dozen of the nation’s top medical organizations that they will no longer help establish vaccination recommendations.
Emotional journey for Atlanta's homeless as city races to house 400 people before the World Cup
Read full article: Emotional journey for Atlanta's homeless as city races to house 400 people before the World CupAtlanta promised to house all residents of an encampment where a homeless man was fatally injured earlier this year, but advocates say the city fell short.
Baseball's biggest spenders are stumbling, with the Dodgers, Mets and Yankees beset by injuries
Read full article: Baseball's biggest spenders are stumbling, with the Dodgers, Mets and Yankees beset by injuriesBaseball's top spenders are struggling with injuries and roster challenges as the trade deadline approaches.
NIL promises made to recruits, now coaches wait for key decision to learn whether they can keep them
Read full article: NIL promises made to recruits, now coaches wait for key decision to learn whether they can keep themNext week, college football coaches can put the recruiting promises they’ve made to high school seniors on paper.
Verlander ends historic 16-game winless streak as Devers' 2 homers power Giants past Braves 9-3
Read full article: Verlander ends historic 16-game winless streak as Devers' 2 homers power Giants past Braves 9-3Justin Verlander has ended the longest winless streak for a Giants pitcher in a single season.
Aaron Judge ties A-Rod with 351st homer for Yankees in a 4-2 win over the Braves
Read full article: Aaron Judge ties A-Rod with 351st homer for Yankees in a 4-2 win over the BravesAaron Judge hit his 36th home run of the season and tied Alex Rodriguez for sixth place in Yankees history as New York defeated the Atlanta Braves 4-2.
Grisham's tiebreaking slam in 9th completes Yankees comeback against Braves
Read full article: Grisham's tiebreaking slam in 9th completes Yankees comeback against BravesTrent Grisham hit a tiebreaking grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning and the New York Yankees rallied from five runs down to beat the Atlanta Braves 12-9 before a crowd of 42,530, the largest this season at Truist Park.
Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. stuns Yankees with incredible throw in Atlanta's win
Read full article: Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. stuns Yankees with incredible throw in Atlanta's winRonald Acuña Jr. caught the New York Yankees off-guard with a spectacular throw to end the third inning on Friday night.
Diamondbacks All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte placed on restricted list following burglary
Read full article: Diamondbacks All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte placed on restricted list following burglaryArizona Diamondbacks All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte has been placed on the restricted list after his home was burglarized during the All-Star break.
Kalen DeBoer is looking to escape Nick Saban's shadow and lead Tide back to playoffs in 2nd season
Read full article: Kalen DeBoer is looking to escape Nick Saban's shadow and lead Tide back to playoffs in 2nd seasonKalen DeBoer is looking to restore Alabama as one of the nation's top college football teams.