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PHOTOS: Motorists fall for checkpoint ruse
An annual two-day operation, always on a Friday and Saturday in mid-March, is broadly aimed at catching lawbreaking travelers bound for St. Patrick’s Day revelry in Savannah. Motorists hoping to avoid a checkpoint, exit directly into one.
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A person is detained at a license check and sobriety checkpoint off an exit on I-16 in Twiggs County, southeast of Macon, on Saturday, March 14, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
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PHOTOS: Magic night as Hawks continue winning streak
It was a magic night in the city as the Atlanta Hawks defeated the Orlando Magic for their 10th consecutive win. The team's longest winning streak since the 2014-2015 season.
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PHOTOS: 2026 Oscars red-carpet — celebrity fashion and trends before the 98th Academy Awards ceremony
As Hollywood’s biggest names gather for the Oscars on Sunday, A-list celebrities will have their moment in the spotlight on the red carpet.
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Photos: North Paulding girls defeat Grayson for a 6A basketball state championship
North Paulding defeated Grayson 64-58 in the GHSA Class 6A championship game Saturday at the Macon Coliseum.
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Photos: Wheeler defeats Pebblebook to claim 2026 state championship
Wheeler defeated fellow Cobb County power Pebblebrook 62-52 for the 2026 Class 6A basketball state championship.