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18+ min ago (536+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " More than 900 flights in and out of the world's busiest airport were delayed Sunday as bad weather moved across the country. "This is all an inconvenience. It's sad," said Michael Oliver, who was traveling back home to New Jersey with his family. The end of Thanksgiving turned into flight delays galore for hundreds of passengers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. "And here we are with that line and there's no flights until Tuesday," said Michael's wife, Deborah Oliver. "We have an eight-family crew. So now we have to split all my kids up with my in-laws, and this is not good at all. So if I have to speak negative about anybody, they got to get better than this," added Michael. The Olivers said their Sunday flight on Spirit back home to New Jersey kept…...

49+ min ago (132+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " Lane closures for Georgia 400 begin Monday night as crews work to build new express lanes. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) said the closures will affect northbound and southbound lanes along a 16-mile stretch, from MARTA's North Springs station in Fulton County to around 1 mile north of McFarland Parkway in Forsyth County. GDOT said the closures will last from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. starting Monday, with some lane closures lasting from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. starting Tuesday. The department urges drivers to expect delays, use caution, and reduce their speed while traveling through work zones. Below are the details on the closures, according to GDOT: Tolled express lanes on Ga. 400 become financial "reality' after federal loan...

2+ hour, 7+ min ago (321+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " A Newton County family is mourning the death of a pregnant teenager who was killed just after midnight on Friday morning in a crash with a suspected DUI driver. Jaylah Donald, 19, was seven months pregnant. She died on Fairview Road in Covington. Her unborn son did not survive. Jaylah's mother, Takila, who was driving the car, was life-flighted to Grady Memorial Hospital after the crash. According to the Georgia State Patrol (GSP), Takila was "improperly" backing onto Fairview Road when they were hit on the passenger side by another vehicle. GSP suspects the driver of that car was under the influence. They told Atlanta News First charges are pending for both drivers. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: 19-year-old pregnant woman dies in Newton County crash, online fundraiser says "When I first got up there, I couldn't breathe, for…...

2+ hour, 34+ min ago (201+ words) Alexander-Walker had yet another incredible two-way performance as the Hawks keep climbing up the Eastern Conference standings. Nickeil Alexander-Walker's value was on full display in his performance in a win the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night, where he dropped 34 points, 7 assists, 8 rebounds a block and a steal while shooting 6/11 from three. Alexander-Walker was the Atlanta Hawks' lead creator for large swaths of the game, using his shifty ball handling in tandem with his ridiculous length to create easy looks. Trae Young's knee injury came at the worst possible time. The team had little chemistry after making three moves for major rotation pieces, and they had no backup point guard to speak of. Hawks fans, myself included, braced for a harsh start to the winter in Atlanta after learning the Oklahoma product was out for at least one month. Games like Sunday's…...

2+ hour, 49+ min ago (338+ words) Atlanta Hawks (13-8, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (16-4, first in the Eastern Conference) Detroit; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pistons -9.5; over/under is 232.5 BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta visits the Detroit Pistons after Jalen Johnson scored 41 points in the Hawks' 142-134 overtime win over the Philadelphia 76ers. The Pistons are 12-4 in conference play. Detroit ranks eighth in the NBA giving up just 114.0 points per game while holding opponents to 44.6% shooting. The Hawks have gone 7-6 against Eastern Conference opponents. Atlanta has a 3-0 record in one-possession games. The Pistons average 119.8 points per game, 3.2 more points than the 116.6 the Hawks give up. The Hawks average 13.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.4 more makes per game than the Pistons allow. The teams play for the second time this season. In the last matchup on Nov. 19 the Pistons won 120-112 led by 25 points from Cade Cunningham, while Johnson…...

2+ hour, 50+ min ago (105+ words) Follow us on our Jets Nation socials! X/Twitter: NHLJetsNation and on Instagram: JetsNationDotCa The Winnipeg Jets wrapped up the second half of their back-to-back on Saturday night in Nashville, looking to bounce back after being thumped 5-1 by the Carolina Hurricanes, a loss that extended their skid to four games. This time, they responded. Winnipeg" Gabriel Vilardi opens the scoring for the #NHLJets 47 seconds into the game! " - SN Nino Niederreiter gives the #NHLJets a 2-0 lead with his 5th of the season! " - SN Cole Perfetti gives the #NHLJets a 3-0 lead with his 2nd of the year! " - SN...

5+ hour, 14+ min ago (127+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " Four people died in car crashes in Georgia during the busy Thanksgiving travel period, according to state officials. As of Sunday morning, there have been 349 crashes across the state, resulting in four deaths and 168 injuries, according to the Georgia Department of Public Safety, which oversees the Georgia State Patrol. There have also been 335 DUI arrests since 6 p.m. Wednesday, the start of the travel period, according to the department. The department also reports 436 distracted driving citations and 624 seatbelt citations. Last year, the department reported 684 crashes, which resulted in 17 deaths and 349 injuries, over the Thanksgiving travel period. More than 470 impaired drivers were also arrested and 17,356 citations were issued, the department said....

5+ hour, 59+ min ago (574+ words) Just one week after fans thought the Atlanta Falcons were turning a corner with Kirk Cousins after their impressive Week 12 win over the Saints, Week 13 provided a harsh dose of reality. A last-second field goal saw Atlanta's offense take a step back in a gut-wrenching 27-24 loss to the New York Jets. In the loss, the 37-year-old completed 21 of 33 passes for 234 yards and a touchdown, but it wasn't enough. Another game without Drake London saw the offense sputter, as Cousins and company were unable to replicate their heroics against the Jets amid a rain storm that took over MetLife Stadium. However, the rain and inclement weather was no excuse for what fans had to witness. Another winnable game slipped through the Dirty Birds' fingertips, so here is what stood out from another rough outing from the four-time Pro Bowl QB, despite…...

6+ hour, 44+ min ago (415+ words) The Atlanta Falcons gave themselves several chances to beat the New York Jets in Week 13, but found a way to lose another heartbreaker in the final seconds. The 27-24 road loss saw the team look passable on both offense and defense, but special teams turned out to be the common denominator. Jamal Agnew's muffed punt in the first quarter all but gifted the Jets a touchdown, while an 83-yard kick return again set Gang Green up in the red zone. And those short fields turned out to be the difference, which Raheem Morris was quick to admit while addressing the media following the defeat. Special teams have been a sore spot for Atlanta all season long, while it proved to be their true undoing in East Rutherford. After a strong showing in New Orleans, Zane Gonzalez missed a 55-yard field goal…...

6+ hour, 51+ min ago (113+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " Police said a man was shot while walking in a southwest Atlanta neighborhood over the weekend. On Saturday, police were called to Grady Memorial Hospital regarding a gunshot victim. Officers reportedly met with a man who was being treated for a gunshot wound. The man told investigators he was walking in the area of 1082 Lucile Avenue SW when he heard a gunshot, then realized he'd been hit, according to police. He was taken to Grady by private vehicle, police said. Investigators are working to learn more about the shooting. Further details, including when the man was shot or if police have identified suspects, were not released....