Irene Wright covers all things Atlanta from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and the FIFA World Cup to 2026 midterm elections and ICE facilities. Prior to joining USA TODAY, Irene covered health and science news on the McClatchy National Real-Time Team, and biotechnology and energy for The Dallas Morning News. Irene is a graduate of the University of Georgia.
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Temperatures to top 90 degrees in Atlanta this week. Is it a record?
Packing for 'Orange Crush' in Savannah? Here's what you need to know
Democratic primary debate for governor held this week. Who qualified?
Ossoff puts backing behind bill requiring local approval for ICE sites
How much could you make renting home during World Cup in Atlanta?
Taking a Waymo in Atlanta? The car will also be looking for potholes
New endorsements put added pressure on Georgia governor primary races
Georgia primaries just over month away. What seats are up for election?
DoorDash launches drone delivery service in metro Atlanta. Here's where
Atlanta Beltline is getting a new section. Where is the new trail?
Could Braves manager have NFL career? Falcons praise mid-brawl tackle
Republicans keep House seat in Georgia. The campaigns won't slow down
Travelers checking bags at Hartsfield-Jackson will have to pay more
Republican Clay Fuller wins Georgia special election
Democrat running to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene calls Congress 'weak'
Who is on the ballot in Georgia today? Special election comes to close
Who will step into Marjorie Taylor Greene's spotlight? Voters decide
DHS pauses ICE facility development. Does it include two Georgia sites?
A singer and a senator, Mariah Carey joins Warnock for Easter service
Atlanta airport expects thousands of travelers Friday. Is TSA ready?
Will high costs, gas prices play into midterm elections in Georgia?
'What will you say?' Ad targets areas where ICE is recruiting officers
Want World Cup tickets in Atlanta? Last chance round starts April 1
Viral Jimmy Carter 'superfan' takes spring break trip to Atlanta center
Atlanta leads Georgia in high gas prices as national average hits $4
These Georgia airports flagged by FAA as 'hot spots' for collision risk
How long will ICE stay at Hartsfield-Jackson? Here's what we know
Early voting on (again) in Georgia to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
Here's where 'No Kings' protests are happening today in Atlanta
Can you still get World Cup tickets in Atlanta? This is last chance
Republicans hoping to oust Ossoff in Georgia make TSA a central issue
Will the National Guard be deployed to Atlanta airport? What Trump said
40-year-old cold case for group of sexual assaults in GA ends in arrest
How long are TSA lines at Atlanta airport midweek? Here's the latest
Georgia bill brings fines, jail time against protestors blocking roads
Revenue coming to Atlanta's neighborhoods will extend past World Cup
Where are the 'No Kings' protests in Atlanta this weekend? See map
ICE agents had unclear role inside Atlanta airport on their first day Passengers support TSA agents, say they are used as pawns in Atlanta
ICE presence spotted at airports
ICE agents at Atlanta airport Monday morning. They are hard to find