Atlanta, GA news on Friday, October 30, 2026
In Atlanta, GA on Friday, October 30, 2026: G20 road closures hit Midtown today; voting record set. Also: Atlanta Dream watch parties around the city for Game 7 tonight; Blue Angels headline 2026 Air Dot Show Atlanta this weekend. Weather: Mostly clear and pleasant today, 54–78°F with light winds.
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News & local government
- Georgia Supreme Court rejects Apalachee High School shooter's appeal for new sentence.Atlanta News First ·
- Georgia breaks midterm voting record with 2.3 million early votes cast.Atlanta News First ·
Traffic & transport
- G20 meeting brings road closures to Midtown Atlanta this weekend.95.5 WSB ·
- I-285 northbound was blocked for hours in DeKalb County after crash.Atlanta News First ·
Events & going out
- Blue Angels headline 2026 Air Dot Show Atlanta this weekend.Atlanta News First ·
Business & new openings
- Georgia-Pacific considers relocating from Downtown tower to another Atlanta location.The Business Journals ·
Schools & kids
- New podcast investigates special education challenges in Georgia schools.Atlanta News First ·
Sports
- Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ozzie Albies return to Braves after team picks up options.CBS News ·
- Eagles face tri-meet against Georgia Tech and East Carolina today.Boston College Athletics ·
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