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Pedestrians walk down a closed portion of Piedmont Avenue near an overpass that collapsed from a large fire on Interstate 85 in Atlanta, Friday, March 31, 2017. Atlanta's dreadful rush-hour traffic got even worse Friday, the morning after a raging fire underneath Interstate 85 collapsed an elevated portion of the highway and shut down the heavily traveled route through the heart of the city. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

The Latest: 3 arrested in Atlanta fire and overpass collapse

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Pedestrians walk down a closed portion of Piedmont Avenue near an overpass that collapsed from a large fire on Interstate 85 in Atlanta, Friday, March 31, 2017. Atlanta's dreadful rush-hour traffic got even worse Friday, the morning after a raging fire underneath Interstate 85 collapsed an elevated portion of the highway and shut down the heavily traveled route through the heart of the city. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Document: Crack-smoking man charged in Atlanta overpass fire

By KATE BRUMBACK and BILL BARROW - Associated Press

Firefighters survey the section of an overpass that collapsed from a large fire on Interstate 85 in Atlanta, Thursday, March 30, 2017. Atlanta officials say a massive fire that burned for more than an hour caused the collapse of the interstate overpass. Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has issued a state of emergency for the county. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

The Latest: 3 arrested in connection with overpass collapse

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Construction workers and firefighters survey a section of an overpass that collapsed from a large fire on Interstate 85 in Atlanta, Friday, March 31, 2017. Many commuters in some of Atlanta's densely populated northern suburbs will have to find alternate routes or ride public transit for the foreseeable future after a massive fire caused a bridge on Interstate 85 to collapse Thursday, completely shutting down the heavily traveled highway. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Fans avoid closed interstate to attend Braves’ stadium debut

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Smoke billows from a section of an overpass that collapsed from a large fire on Interstate 85 in Atlanta, Thursday, March 30, 2017. Witnesses say troopers were telling cars to turn around on the bridge because they were concerned about its integrity. Minutes later, the bridge collapsed. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

I-85 fire in Atlanta: ‘Tremendous’ traffic impact expected after bridge collapse

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In this image made from a video provided by WSB-TV, people watch a large fire, which caused an overpass on Interstate 85 to collapse, burn in Atlanta, Thursday, March 30, 2017. Witnesses say troopers were telling cars to turn around on the bridge because they were concerned about its integrity. Minutes later, the bridge collapsed. (WSB-TV via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT, ATLANTA TV OUT

The Latest: Governor declares state of emergency in Fulton

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In this aerial image made from a video provided by WSB-TV, a large fire that caused an overpass on Interstate 85 to collapse burns in Atlanta, Thursday, March 30, 2017. Witnesses say troopers were telling cars to turn around on the bridge because they were concerned about its integrity. Minutes later, the bridge collapsed. (WSB-TV via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT, ATLANTA TV OUT

Correction: Overpass Collapse-Fire story

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Mother accused of sitting on child’s head indicted

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Phoenix Suns' Marquese Chriss, left, grabs a rebound from Atlanta Hawks' Ersan Ilyasova, of Turkey, in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Atlanta, Tuesday, March 28, 2017. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Schroder, Hawks beat Suns 95-91 to snap 7-game losing streak

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Optimistic Braves believe rebuilding is finally behind them

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Julio Jones, others plan residential, entertainment complex

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Brooklyn Nets guard Jeremy Lin, left, shoots as Atlanta Hawks forward Ersan Ilyasova, of Turkey, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 26, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Lopez has 23 points as Nets top slumping Hawks, 107-92

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Georgia man pleads guilty to rigged foreclosure auction bids

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo goes to the basket over Sacramento Kings guard Darren Collison during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 22, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Antetokounmpo’s 32 points lead Bucks over Kings 116-98

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Mother, daughter are found slain in townhome near Atlanta

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Ride-hailing apps change the Atlanta airport game

By KELLY YAMANOUCHI - Associated Press

Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez celebrates with fans after scoring two goals against the Chicago Fire in an MLS soccer match Saturday, March 18, 2017, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

United, they stand: Atlanta quickly embraces new MLS team

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers forward Maurice Harkless (4) shoots as Atlanta Hawks forward Taurean Prince (12) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 18, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Lillard has 27 as Trail Blazers start fast, top Hawks 113-97

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Turner returns for Trail Blazers, Millsap out for Hawks

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Work remains to address Atlanta Streetcar audit

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