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The new building will help the transit service have room to grow. The 7,000-square-foot building will include offices, dispatch, a driver’s breakroom, training rooms and space for 50 buses, about double the current fleet of 26. The building is designed to resemble a train station, with ticket window and waiting area.
Communities across metro Atlanta are gathering Monday to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King. The annual King Day service at Ebenezer Baptist Church begins at 10 a.m.
The state’s best chance for snow comes overnight Saturday into Sunday afternoon along a diagonal line from Columbus to Macon to Warrenton, the National Weather Service says.
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Snow moves out of metro Atlanta, central Georgia
Snow flurries moved through metro Atlanta into Central Georgia Sunday morning. Macon remains under a Winter Storm Warning with up to 3 inches of snow possible.
Many organizations have opened warming centers for people who need a place to get out of the bitterly cold weather.
A cold weather advisory is in place for Fannin, Union and Towns counties along the Tennessee and North Carolina borders until 10 a.m. Some school districts, including Fannin and Gilmer counties, have altered their schedules to adjust for the bitter cold.
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No snow for metro Atlanta as storm shifts away
If you’re in metro Atlanta and haven’t seen snow yet, you likely won’t see any today. On Sunday, January 18, 2026, the winter storm system impacting parts of Georgia is shifting away from the metro area.
A new report has found metro Atlanta rent prices have declined compared to 2024, but many cities in the area remain costly to live in.
COBB COUNTY, GA — A pedestrian was struck and killed on I-285 in metro Atlanta on Sunday evening. Cobb County police say the pedestrian was hit on I-285 northbound near South Cobb Drive. The pedestrian was hit by more than one vehicle, police said. The incident is under investigation.
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Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Jan. 16-18, 2026
Looking for something to do around metro Atlanta this week? From live music and theater to family-friendly exhibits and festivals, here’s a roundup of events worth adding to your calendar.
Numerous groups and residents across Massachusetts are set to gather Monday for a host of Martin Luther King Day activities in honor of the civil rights leader's legacy.