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DeKalb DA says DNA ties one man to 3 cold cases. Are there more victims?

A man was charged after officials said DeKalb’s cold case task force linked his DNA to cases dating as far back as 2014.

ICE faces $2M claim over unprecedented raid at Hyundai site in Georgia

One of the 475 workers arrested by ICE during an unprecedented raid on a Hyundai factory in Georgia last year has filed a $2 million legal claim against the agency.

Data center build-out creates new stress test for Georgia construction firms

Data center construction is increasing the competition for skilled workers able to deliver such large projects, impacting other developments, according to a new survey.

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Nation’s No. 1 prospect makes Buford debut in win over Miami Central

Jalen Brewster — a 6-foot-3, 300-pound DL and the No. 1 senior prospect in the country — makes his Wolves debut after transferring from Cedar Hill in north Texas.

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Georgia spring game: How to watch, game time, TV channel for 2026 G-Day

A guide to Georgia football's spring game, including how to watch, the game time and TV information for 2026 G-Day. It's the final practice of the spring for the Bulldogs.

BULLDOGS

New names to know for Georgia football ahead of G-Day

For nearly 40 members of the Georgia team, Saturday will be their first experience inside Sanford Stadium with fans.

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Alberto Mendoza has quickly made quite an impression at Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza, the brother of Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza, has made a strong first impression at the Yellow Jackets' spring practices.

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Georgia football: The RSVPs from recruits for G-Day have a few surprise names

UGA expects to host its two-highest-rated 2027 commits in town on Saturday for G-Day.

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Buckhead estate sells for second-highest price ever in metro Atlanta

A sprawling Buckhead estate has sold for $18.6 million, as luxury home sales outpace the broader metro Atlanta housing market.

‘No hope’: More Georgia immigrants voluntarily leave as detention increases

Voluntary departure cases are up 200% in Georgia this year.

Pushback against talking about Charlie Kirk troubles teachers a year after his death

Charlie Kirk's killing was a flashpoint in a larger debate over teachers' rights.

Flock Safety's fastest-growing business is police drones

What if a drone arrived before the police? Flock Safety's fastest-growing part of its business is drone as first responder technology. Credit: AJC

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Everything to know ahead of Georgia Tech vs. No. 18 Tennessee

What you need to know ahead of Georgia Tech football and Tennessee Saturday in Bobby Dodd Stadium.

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MLB

Chris Sale’s resurgence rooted in unique offseason program

Braves left-hander Chris Sale credits a different workout approach, more throwing and a muscle system specialist for his resurgence.

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NFL

You know the Unicorn. You don’t know Falcons’ Kyle Pitts.

Atlanta’s All-Pro tight end opens up on narratives, fatherhood and his unrelenting pursuit to be No. 1.

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YELLOW JACKETS

How to watch Georgia Tech football vs. Tennessee | TV channel, streaming info

How to watch Georgia Tech football vs. Tennessee: TV channel, streaming info, odds, weather and more.

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KEN SUGIURA

Story of the Braves’ season can’t be told without Martín Pérez

In February, Martín Pérez arrived in North Port, Florida, as a nonroster invitee to Braves spring training.Now, he is an indispensable part of a team.

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NFL

Falcons QB Cooper Rush prepared to start with Tagovailoa’s health in question

After Tua Tagovailoa suffered an oblique injury early in Thursday’s practice, coaches turned to Cooper Rush with a message: “You’re up.”

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V-103 morning host Big Tigger will not be prosecuted by the Fulton County district attorney’s office after a domestic dispute in May.

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Emory professor has her ‘biggest classroom’ with Emmy-nominated ‘Gilded Age’

Ahead of Monday’s ceremony, we chat with Emory University’s Erica Armstrong Dunbar, co-executive producer of HBO’s Emmy-nominated show.

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Goodie Mob brings ‘Soul Food’ legacy to Atlanta film ‘Thomasville’

Legendary Atlanta hip-hop group Goodie Mob makes its film production debut as executive producers of filmmaker Alex Woodruff’s deeply personal short film.

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In Atlanta, here’s why Major League Baseball’s tilted-cap controversy hits home

Sporting tilted brims on diamonds is nothing new for young players, but singling out Black and brown kids keeps participation low.

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Black journalists rebuked ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith. In Atlanta, he responds.

Dressed in all black, one of sports media’s most recognizable voices quickly eased into debate mode in Castleberry Hill’s Off The Hook Barber Shop.

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Respiratory virus season coming up. Find protection at your local pharmacy.

Vaccinations offer Georgians protections against deadly viruses like the flu. Georgia experienced a rough and costly respiratory virus season last year.

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988 Lifeline is Georgia’s front door to mental health support

Georgia’s 988 lifeline has proven to be an effective resource for people in mental health distress. But we must continue to raise awareness.

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How do you want this next season to feel?

Feeling stuck can be a sign it’s time for a change. Here are tips to help you move forward and embrace a new season.

Cyclospora outbreak followed years of declining FDA foreign inspections

The ongoing outbreak of cyclospora tied to iceberg lettuce has raised new concerns about the safety of imported produce and underscores a worrisome trend: The U.S.

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Miami-based Ghee Indian Kitchen finds warm welcome in Atlanta

The restaurant is attractive and warm with a buzzing atmosphere and irresistible aromas.

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Roast salmon stars in quick, elevated twist on trout almondine

This delicate French dish is adapted to modern family life by swapping in hearty, nutritious salmon.

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C. Ellet’s Steakhouse Riverboat Flip brings classic style to the present

This old-school cocktail features a whole egg in the classic style of a flip, but the recipe makes a delicious beverage even without the egg.

These are the metro Atlanta restaurants we’re excited to see open in 2026

Nearly 20 new restaurants, from food hall stalls to ambitious tasting menu concepts, to put on your list to visit in 2026.

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Respiratory virus season coming up. Find protection at your local pharmacy.

Ask which vaccines make sense for you. Get them before flu and other ailments are in full swing.

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80 years after Moore’s Ford lynchings, grand jury transcripts must be released

Grand jury transcripts from one of Georgia’s most notorious lynchings remain sealed as residents of Monroe continue their search for truth and healing.

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SPLC leader: America faces ‘most dangerous threats to our hard-won progress’

The forces lined up against racial justice, democracy and the dignity of every person are real. They are organized.

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Mike Luckovich: Long memory

AJC cartoonist Mike Luckovich on the 25th anniversary of 9/11.

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Georgia GOP’s Texas unity tour runs into old party feuds

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The Democratic Socialists of America believe what??

The DSA is gaining ground in Georgia. But some of their big ideas have even some Democrats saying, "Wait, what?"

State Election Board pressures secretary of state to update voting machines

A draft State Election Board resolution urges the secretary of state to upgrade Georgia's voting system before early voting and seeks help from the Trump administration.

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Former AJC reporter recounts the horror of New York after the 9/11 attacks.

Former AJC reporter Dan Chapman recounts a day that generations will always remember.

A.M. ATL: Time flies

Your Sept. 11 update: Worker sues feds over Hyundai raid, city council members want Dickens to think twice about Beltline rail, remembering 9/11 and other headlines.

DeKalb DA says DNA ties one man to 3 cold cases. Are there more victims?

A man was arrested and charged after officials said DeKalb’s cold case task force linked his DNA to cases dating as far back as 2014.

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Data center build-out creates new stress test for Georgia construction firms

Data center construction is increasing the competition for skilled workers able to deliver such large projects, impacting other developments, according to a new survey.

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Remember Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and what we can learn from 9/11

On 9/11, nearly 3,000 people were killed because of al-Qaida terrorists. We must remember the dead but also the policy and decisions that resulted from that day.

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The Democratic Socialists of America believe what??

The DSA is gaining ground in Georgia. But some of their big ideas have even some Democrats saying, "Wait, what?"

Falcons

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NFL

You know the Unicorn. You don’t know Falcons’ Kyle Pitts.

Atlanta’s All-Pro tight end opens up on narratives, fatherhood and his unrelenting pursuit to be No. 1.

NFL

Falcons QB Cooper Rush prepared to start with Tagovailoa’s health in question

After Tua Tagovailoa suffered an oblique injury early in Thursday’s practice, coaches turned to Cooper Rush with a message: “You’re up.”

NFL

Tua Tagovailoa hurt in practice, Cooper Rush leads Falcons’ offense Thursday

Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa suffered an oblique injury during an individual throwing portion early in Thursday’s practice, and backup Cooper Rush took first-team reps.