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I-85 northbound closed in Atlanta due to brush fire
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I-285 NB blocked for hours in DeKalb County after crash
Rebecca Nash
Rebecca Nash
Reporter · Alpharetta, GA
Rebecca has a Master's degree in Journalism from the University of North Texas and over 5 years of experience covering community news. She previously worked for the North Fulton Neighbor, focusing on local events and community organizations.
More from Rebecca →Reporter · Friday, October 30, 2026 at 10:58 AM · 1 min read
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — I-285 NB is blocked in DeKalb County on Friday morning after a crash. The incident happened on the interstate near the SR 236/Lavista Road exit at around 5 a.m. Traffic is being diverted onto Lavista Road. The road is expected to reopen around 7 a.m., according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. Atlanta News First has reached out to law enforcement for details about the crash. This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First as we learn more.
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