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Boating couple may have been headed to restaurant on Lake Oconee, sheriff says

Funeral arrangements have been set for a Spelman instructor as officials postpone the search for her fiance, a Westminster teacher, due to weather.

Delta offers $30,000 to each passenger aboard plane that crashed in Toronto

Delta Air Lines is offering $30,000 to each passenger who was on board the Delta Connection plane that crashed in Toronto on Monday.

3 children — ages 3, 2 and 10 months — dead after SW Atlanta apartment fire

Fatal shooting outside Gwinnett McDonald’s involved coworkers, police say

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Georgia Senate approves child care tax credits

Georgia parents would get help more with child care costs under a bill that passed the state Senate on Wednesday.

Staffers at embattled New Georgia Project say they were fired after trying to unionize

Staffers at the New Georgia Project say they were fired after attempting to unionize.

Republicans are eyeing cuts to Medicaid. What’s Medicaid, again?

Republicans in Congress have suggested big cuts to Medicaid, the state-federal health insurance program for people with low incomes or disabilities.

WATCH

CDC workers warn of what's at risk with mass layoffs

Workers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention protested outside the agency's Atlanta headquarters after mass layoffs. (Footage: AJC)

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MLB

Marcell Ozuna better prepared to handle the grind of a full season

Last year, for the first time in his career, he played all 162 games in a season.

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MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Hot Braves prospect Drake Baldwin once made name for himself on ice

Baldwin said he had “no idea” whether hockey or baseball would be his priority until his sophomore year in high school.

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

Fresh off state title, Hebron Christian’s Jonathan Gess takes job in South Carolina

Gess' Hebron Christian team won the Class 3A-A private division last season, his third with the Gwinnett County school.

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COLLEGE HOOPS

Georgia State takes four-game win streak on road for final push

The Panthers will learn whether their momentum can carry over down the stretch and into the Sun Belt Conference tournament.

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COLLEGE BASEBALL

Georgia’s Dylan Goldstein reportedly denied temporary restraining order in pursuit of NCAA eligibility

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HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS

No. 2 Milton, on unlikely path, marches past Riverwood; No. 1 Woodward Academy next

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HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS

Photos: Milton defeats Riverwood in basketball playoffs

Photos from the Georgia high school basketball playoff game between Milton and Riverwood on Feb. 19, 2025. Milton won 70-64.

Black History Month
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How a stained glass church window in Atlanta changed this Pulitzer Prize winner’s life

The famed W.E.B. Du Bois and Martin Luther King Jr. biographer excavates his own complicated family story.

Atlanta’s first Black superintendent got entire city involved in education

Empowering children to reach their potential is a community-wide investment, Alonzo Crim said.

Elite Black servers say Atlanta’s fine dining scene offers opportunity

In interviews with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Black servers at three acclaimed fine dining restaurants discussed their experiences in Atlanta and elsewhere.

Reclaiming the narrative of Br’er Rabbit

Enslaved griots were the originators of the tales of Bre’r Rabbit, sharing adapted West African fables after long days working. "This is Black history," says one historian.

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Road closures expected in Midtown for Tyler Perry film

Several streets around Tech Square in Midtown Atlanta will be closed off to vehicles and pedestrians Wednesday evening for a Tyler Perry production.

‘Major hiring spree’ needed to staff police force, DeKalb CEO says

DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson rolled out a plan for an investment of $10.4 million that she hopes will greatly improve the police department’s vacancy rate.

Man convicted of fatal shooting, dumping body in DeKalb woods, burning evidence

Duracell to open global research HQ in Georgia Tech’s Science Square

Duracell Inc. said it will invest $56 million and employ 110 workers at a new Midtown innovation center.

Arts and Entertainment 
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Rap legend MC Lyte celebrates hip-hop career at City Winery tonight

The legendary female rapper brings a career retrospective by headlining the “1 of 1: Reflections of Lyte” tour in Atlanta.

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In Athens, Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy encore with another R.E.M. classic

Actor-singer Shannon and multi-instrumentalist Narducy return to 40 Watt Club to play R.E.M’s entire third album, "Fables of the Reconstruction."

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UPDATE

Beyoncé adds fourth Atlanta date to upcoming ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour

The eight-city tour kicks off in Los Angeles in April, with stops in Paris and London before ending in Atlanta at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Food and Dining
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There’s more than one way to drink Old Forester bourbon

Old Forester was founded in 1870. Today, the brand offers multiple expressions, including its flagship 86-proof whiskey and other widely available and less common varieties.

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Make Kinship Butcher’s Chicken Liver Pate

Make chicken liver pate using a recipe from Kinship Butcher & Sundry, a butcher shop in Atlanta's Virginia-Highland neighborhood.

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Seafood, vegetables transform side dish into wholesome meal

This healthy recipe for Shrimp and Spinach Mac and Cheese features a low-fat white sauce made with reduced-fat milk and low-moisture part-skim mozzarella.

Opinion and Voices
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BILL TORPY

Was Atlanta’s inspector general just too good at her job?

It’s a truism that you can’t fight City Hall. Even if that’s your job description.

NEDRA RHONE

I’m OK with pitching pennies

I’ve tried to imagine life without the penny. In many ways, I am already living it.

THE STEERING COLUMN

Volkswagen is missing a golden opportunity with the ID. Buzz

Auto writer Joe Tralongo has a few ideas for upgrades to the reborn Microbus to make it more like the quirky original.

GUEST COLUMN

Why are rubies red? Chemistry.

The way minerals bond affects their colors. Understanding how it works helps scientists design many things.

AJC CONTRIBUTOR

Trump, Musk have opened the door to chaos

Everyone - regardless of party - should treat this as the dangerous moment that it truly is

AJC Investigation

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Georgia dealer sold them cars despite bad credit. GPS kill switch stranded them

An affiliate of the dealership chain U.S. Auto Sales controlled thousands of cars across the South. Its system disabled borrowers' cars even when they were paying their loans.

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Politics

Sen. Brian Strickland, R-McDonough, is shown with his sons Beecher (left), 5, and Charles Willis, 7, on Day 19 of the Georgia legislative session on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. Strickland sponsored Senate Bill 89, which would provide child care tax credits to Georgia parents. (Natrice Miller/AJC)

Georgia Senate approves child care tax credits

Georgia parents would get help more with child care costs under a bill that passed the state Senate Wednesday.

Senate confirms Kelly Loeffler to lead Small Business Administration

The U.S. Senate confirmed Kelly Loeffler to serve as head of the Small Business Administration.

Staffers at embattled New Georgia Project say they were fired after trying to unionize

Staffers at the New Georgia Project say they were fired after attempting to unionize.

Metro Atlanta

Police converged on Dunkin' at 3068 Panola Road in Lithonia in December 2024. DeKalb County’s chief executive is looking to bolster pay and benefits for police officers. (AJC 2024)

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‘Major hiring spree’ needed to staff police force, DeKalb CEO says

DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson rolled out a plan for an investment of $10.4 million that she hopes will greatly improve the police department’s vacancy rate.

Cold snap lingers in metro Atlanta after snow dusts North Georgia

Republicans are eyeing cuts to Medicaid. What’s Medicaid, again?

Republicans in Congress have suggested big cuts to Medicaid, the state-federal health insurance program for people with low incomes or disabilities.

Georgia

In this image provided by the National Transportation Safety Board, the wreckage of a Delta Air Lines jet rests upside down, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, after it burst into flames and flipped upside down as it tried to land on Feb. 17, at Toronto Pearson International Airport in Mississauga, Ontario. (National Transportation Safety Board via AP)

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Delta offers $30,000 to each passenger aboard plane that crashed in Toronto

Delta Air Lines is offering $30,000 to each passenger who was on board the Delta Connection plane that crashed in Toronto on Monday.

Boating couple may have been headed to restaurant on Lake Oconee, sheriff says

Funeral arrangements have been set for a Spelman instructor as officials postpone the search for her fiance, a Westminster teacher, due to weather.

Senate confirms Kelly Loeffler to lead Small Business Administration

The U.S. Senate confirmed Kelly Loeffler to serve as head of the Small Business Administration.

Opinion

Will Congress let go of pennies and focus on other forms of currency? (David Zalubowski/AP 2007)

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OPINION

RHONE: I’m OK with pitching pennies

OPINION

Let’s bite the bullet now instead of drinking dirty water later

OPINION

Why are rubies red? Chemistry.

The way minerals bond affects their colors. Understanding how it works helps scientists design many things.

Falcons

Colorado's Travis Hunter (12) celebrates a touchdown during the third quarter against Oklahoma State at Folsom Field on Nov. 29, 2024, in Boulder, Colorado. (Andrew Wevers/Getty Images/TNS)

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Cover 9@9: Travis Hunter to head list of Georgia connections at NFL Scouting Combine

NFL releases list of participants for HBCU combine

Several players set to compete in the Feb. 17 event played in December’s Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

10 questions facing the Falcons this offseason

With the Super Bowl over, it’s now time to turn the page on the 2024 season.

Bulldogs

Georgia right fielder Dylan Goldstein (25) cannot make a catch on a ball hit by N.C. State’s Eli Serrano III (not pictured) during the first inning in Game 3 of the NCAA Super Regional at Foley Field, Monday, June 10, 2024, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Georgia’s Dylan Goldstein reportedly denied temporary restraining order in pursuit of NCAA eligibility

Georgia baseball riding competitive fire from viral midweek win into home opener

The No. 8-ranked Bulldogs are coming off an emotional win over Kennesaw State that ended with a celebration that went viral.

Georgia basketball letting emotions fuel off-week before crucial SEC finish

Georgia has lost several key games that have boosted other SEC teams into positions that the Bulldogs came one possession short of taking for themselves.

Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech's Tonie Morgan looks to put up a shot during an 85-68 victory over Syracuse on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025 in McCamish Pavilion. Photo provided by Georgia Tech Athletics

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Georgia Tech women relying on leadership in hunt for NCAA Tournament berth

Following a loss at Clemson on Thursday, Tech’s veteran players knew that some things had to change.

Surging Georgia Tech has week off before playing at Boston College

The Yellow Jackets are one game back of seventh-place Stanford and 1-1/2 games behind sixth-place North Carolina in the ACC standings.

Georgia Tech point guard named ACC player of the week

He averaged 24 points, 6.5 assists and five rebounds last week, and played all but three seconds of a possible 85 minutes in leading Tech to two wins.

Hawks

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young is introduced during the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

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Hawks' Trae Young, Zaccharie Risacher recount All-Star experiences

Though their attention has shifted to making the team’s push toward the postseason, Young and Risacher shared some of their takeaways and memories from the weekend.

Final 27 games of regular season give Hawks chance to make playoff push

The Hawks return to the court after the All-Star break Thursday against the Magic.

‘There’s too many breaks:’ Hawks guard Trae Young on new All-Star format

As for Young's overall view of the game: “No, I didn’t like it at all.”

Braves

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna smiles after his indoor batting practice during spring training workouts at CoolToday Park, Sunday, February 16, 2025, North Port, Florida. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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Marcell Ozuna better prepared to handle the grind of a full season

Last year, for the first time in his career, he played all 162 games in a season.

Hot Braves prospect Drake Baldwin once made name for himself on ice

Baldwin said he had “no idea” whether hockey or baseball would be his priority until his sophomore year in high school.

Braves notes: Chris Sale on Saturday, Hurston Waldrep reintroduces curveball

Sale also is the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner and the obvious choice to start the season opener against the Padres.

United

Atlanta United's Emmanuel Latte Lath, with Sporting Director Chris Henderson (left) and President Garth Lagerwey (right) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday.

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Atlanta United’s Emmanuel Latte Lath excited for Saturday’s MLS opener

2025 Atlanta United season preview: It’s Ronny Deila’s turn to lead

From his favorite singer to his favorite song to his health habits, Deila is a cocktail of uniqueness.

2025 Atlanta United season preview: Meet the players

A look at Atlanta United’s roster for its ninth MLS season.

High Schools

Milton guard Jaydon Cole (10) attempts a shot against Riverwood guard Clinton McCants (0) during the first half in their first round game of the Class 5A playoffs at Riverwood High School, Wednesday, February, 19, 2025, in Atlanta. Milton won 70-64. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Boys first-round recap: Sprayberry, Peach County upset 4th-ranked teams; Habersham, Mt. Zion win historic games

No. 2 Milton, on unlikely path, marches past Riverwood; No. 1 Woodward Academy next

Fresh off state title, Hebron Christian’s Jonathan Gess takes job in South Carolina

Gess' Hebron Christian team won the Class 3A-A private division last season, his third with the Gwinnett County school.

More Sports

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young is introduced during the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

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Hawks' Trae Young, Zaccharie Risacher recount All-Star experiences

Though their attention has shifted to making the team’s push toward the postseason, Young and Risacher shared some of their takeaways and memories from the weekend.

Georgia State takes four-game win streak on road for final push

The Panthers will learn whether their momentum can carry over down the stretch and into the Sun Belt Conference tournament.

Final 27 games of regular season give Hawks chance to make playoff push

The Hawks return to the court after the All-Star break Thursday against the Magic.

Food & Dining

Add seaweed to your recipe repertoire with easy, flavorful recipes. Clockwise, from left: Kombu Beans, Miyeok Soup with Beef and Tofu, Winter Slaw with Dulse Bacon Bits and a plate of Dulse Bacon. (Virginia Willis for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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Seaweed: the savory, sustainable ingredient you didn’t know you needed

Seaweed is a versatile ingredient in Asian cuisines. Learn to make Korean Miyeok Soup, kombu beans and dulse bacon bits, each using a different seaweed species.

Cookbook clubs offer metro Atlantans recipes for food-filled fun

Cookbook clubs and a spice of the month club in metro Atlanta offer ways to meet foodies, learn about food and improve cooking skills.

Elite Black servers say Atlanta’s fine dining scene offers opportunity

In interviews with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Black servers at three acclaimed fine dining restaurants discussed their experiences in Atlanta and elsewhere.

UATL

Rapper MC Lyte thrilled the crowd with a medley of her hits.

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Rap legend MC Lyte celebrates hip-hop career at City Winery tonight

Legendary female rapper brings career retrospective to City Winery Atlanta on Feb. 19.

Gullah Geechee-led referendum on Sapelo Island: What you need to know

A voter referendum organized by Gullah Geechee residents of Sapelo Island aimed at repealing a Georgia county zoning change is set for Oct. 1. Here's what you need to know.

UPDATE

Beyoncé adds fourth Atlanta date to upcoming ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour

The eight-city tour kicks off in Los Angeles in April and includesd stops in Paris and London before ending in Atlanta at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Things to Do

Beyoncé performs during halftime of an NFL football game between the Houston Texans and the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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UPDATE

Beyoncé adds fourth Atlanta date to upcoming ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour

The eight-city tour kicks off in Los Angeles in April and includesd stops in Paris and London before ending in Atlanta at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Meet Gordon Burrows, an armorer striving for safety on Georgia film sets

As an armorer, he’s in charge of handling, storing and maintaining all firearms on set and educating the cast and crewmembers on how they’re being used.

Macon hosts star-studded concert in memory of ‘Ramblin’ Man’ Dickey Betts

Lifestyle

Will Congress let go of pennies and focus on other forms of currency? (David Zalubowski/AP 2007)

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OPINION

RHONE: I’m OK with pitching pennies

You said what? Here’s what your most common phrases might say about you

Do you have a high emotional IQ or something more "immature"? Experts say some commonly used phrases can be great news or red flags.

Bountiful berries are borne by Burford hollies this year

Entertainment

The 2025 schedule at the Fred Amphitheater in Peachtree City features concerts by Gene Simmons, Melissa Etheridge and Travis Tritt. AP

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If you like hitmakers, the Fred 2025 concert schedule is ‘Bad to the Bone’

Travis Tritt, Newsboys, the Gene Simmons Band and Melissa Etheridge are among the artists featured this year at the Fred in Peachtree City.

What’s filming in Georgia in February 2025?

This month's look at what's shooting in Georgia is pretty thin pickings with HBO's limited series "DTF St. Louis" and Owen Wilson comedy "Rolling Loud' in town.

Owen Wilson, Matt Rife in Atlanta shooting comedy ‘Rolling Loud’

Owen Wilson and Matt Rife star in a new comedy "Rolling Loud" that began shooting in January in metro Atlanta.

Travel

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5 Black history road trips to take this February

Looking for a memorable experience this Black History Month? You can take one of these road trips to visit historical sites in the South.

Beyond the bucket list: How we’ll travel in 2025

Expedia's 2025 travel report reveals trends transforming how we explore: detour destinations, shopping-focused trips, luxury all-inclusives and nature-inspired journeys.

The complete list of national parks that require reservations in 2025

Seventeen national parks continue a practice put in place in recent years to control overcrowding

Wellness

Are Eggs Actually Healthy?

Despite sharp grocery price hikes, Georgia remains one of the South’s most affordable

Georgia groceries cost a pretty penny these days, roughly 1.98% of household incomes in 2025. Many other states, according to the latest WalletHub rankings, have it worse.

Some schools are banning Crocs. Are they really that bad for your feet?

Schools across the U.S. are banning Crocs due to injury risks. Podiatrists weigh in on the foam clogs' health impacts and recommend moderate use.

You said what? Here’s what your most common phrases might say about you

Do you have a high emotional IQ or something more "immature"? Experts say some commonly used phrases can be great news or red flags.

Special Features

AAJC092224 Black Mountain, NC: Executive chef and owner Mark Henegan of The Bush Mountain Farmhouse sits down to eat the restaurant's signature Hoppin' John. Photo taken September 5, 2024 at The Bush Mountain Farmhouse. AAJC 092224 southern classics vegan bbq (GRACE DICKINSON FOR THE THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION)

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Southern Classics — Reimagined

Aging in Atlanta

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Photos: Milton defeats Riverwood in basketball playoffs

Photos from the Georgia high school basketball playoff game between Milton and Riverwood on Feb. 19, 2025. Milton won 70-64.

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Photos: Tuesday at Braves spring training in Florida

Photos from Day 7 of spring training, the day the Braves held their first full-squad workout.

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Photos: Monday from Braves spring training in Florida

Photos from Day 6 of spring training, the day before the Braves' first full-squad workout.