Full closure on I-285 postponed, but construction will still impact traffic
A full closure on Interstate 285 in southwest Fulton County was postponed, rather than starting on Friday.
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Georgia’s 87 rural hospitals to receive $93.3 million for health upgrades from US government
The Trump administration announced $93.3 million to boost rural healthcare, telehealth, and robotics in Georgia.
Financial pressure causes long-running Georgia care program to close
After 22 years of service, KidsPeace announced an end to its Georgia operations.
Utility officials approve Georgia Power, OpenAI data center agreement
A new Georgia Power contract with OpenAI for a major data center is expected to reduce residential energy costs by 2029.
Home Depot’s AI assistant will help you shop in store
Home Depot launched Magic Apron in all U.S. stores, helping shoppers find products with AI assistance.
New Walmart fulfillment center to create 1,000 jobs in Georgia
A new $1.3 billion Walmart fulfillment center is scheduled to bring 1,000 jobs to Franklin County, Georgia by late 2026.
Georgia military base among 5 to get nuclear microreactors from new federal program
The Army plans to launch nuclear microreactors via the Janus Program to reduce reliance on public power grids for its bases.
Missing 9-year-old found safe in Paulding County
The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office announced that a 9-year-old was reported missing Wednesday night and has still not been located.
Power fully restored in metro Atlanta community after more than 24 hours without electricity
A community in Henry County that went without power from about 7 p.m. on Saturday is now fully powered on.
Bat tests positive for rabies in metro Atlanta, health officials confirm
DeKalb County health officials announced a bat found on Aug. 21 near Tilly Mill Road tested positive for rabies.
