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Ā· August 15, 2026
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Key takeaway Lane closures are affecting traffic on I-285, with a full closure in place between two major roads until Monday morning.
A heat advisory is currently in effect for the Atlanta area. Temperatures are expected to remain high. Lane closures are affecting traffic on I-285, with a full closure in place between two major roads until Monday morning.
In other local news, a sentencing has occurred in a major financial fraud case involving a Georgia firm, and health officials have made changes to Medicaid eligibility criteria for certain individuals. Further details are available from the source.
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Published: August 15, 2026 Ā·
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