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BioLab fire caused by sprinkler leak was likely avoidable, says final report

A federal agency's final report on the BioLab fire called conditions at the plant "completely unacceptable."

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DeKalb judge threatened DA, jailed lawyer, misconduct case says

Yolanda Parker-Smith could be disciplined by the Georgia Supreme Court.

Tech giant OpenAI plans to build $20 billion data center near Georgia coast

OpenAI, the maker of the ChatGPT chatbot, plans to build a $20 billion data center in Georgia’s Effingham County to help fuel its artificial intelligence expansion.

NEDRA RHONE

Toast on Lenox owners should know glad-handing isn’t always an asset

Customer loyalty is earned, not assumed. If Toast on Lenox wants to keep its patrons, it must match their trust with honesty, transparency and accountability.

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BULLDOGS

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.

KEN SUGIURA

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.

BULLDOGS

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.

Georgia and Metro News

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Chick-fil-A data breach exposes personal information from loyalty accounts

Chick-fil-A said an automated attack on Chick-fil-A One accounts exposed the personal information of an undisclosed number of customers.

Georgia seaside vacation mecca renews appeal for federal beach repair funds

Spending cuts have delayed Tybee Island’s sand renourishment but dredging at other U.S. beaches is coming in under budget, potentially freeing up funds this year.

AJC HER+STORY

She suffered a brain tumor and quit a top job. Here’s her comeback.

Brittain Prigge led an Atlanta wealth management firm but a health crisis led her to step aside. Now, she’s leading growth of another firm here.

After more than two decades in prison, father granted new trial in son’s death

Danyel Smith turned down a chance at freedom in 2023, saying he didn’t want to admit to something he didn’t do.

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AJC VARSITY

Georgia Power 100 wide receivers: South Georgia well represented in 10 best WRs

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BULLDOGS

Kirby Smart refutes the idea Georgia isn’t spending enough to add top talent

Georgia ranks 12th for the 2027 recruiting cycle per the 247Sports Composite rankings. That would be the lowest of Smart’s tenure.

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BULLDOGS

Greg Sankey clears the air on what ‘SEC breakaway’ talk really means

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey says the so-called 'SEC breakaway' has more to do with rules and compliance than it does the league going it alone in sports competition.

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MLB

Martín Pérez returning to Braves’ rotation Wednesday against Padres

Atlanta Braves starter Martín Pérez will return to the rotation after a stint on the 15-day injured list. He's 6-6 with a 3.54 but struggled in his last three outings.

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COMMUNITY PITCH

U.S. soccer star Tyler Adams, Allstate unveil minipitch in South Fulton

A minipitch field, unveiled at Sandtown Park in South Fulton by Allstate and soccer star Tyler Adams, will provide the community with a permanent, accessible space for play.

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KEN SUGIURA

Kirby Smart’s methods face even more scrutiny this season

Georgia football coach Kirby Smart, who led the Bulldogs to back-to-back national championships, is under scrutiny after two straight CFP quarterfinal exits.

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BULLDOGS

Whitewater rafting trip showed Georgia all it needed about Gunner Stockton

Georgia football quarterback Gunner Stockton displayed some of his leadership skills during the team's whitewater rafting trip.

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Tyler Perry Studios adds virtual production-enabled soundstage

The announcement signals Perry’s push to incorporate more emerging technologies into his namesake campus.

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Who has come and gone in Atlanta radio and TV in 2026

Some of the biggest arrivals, departures and changes in Atlanta media involve personalities like Big Tigger, Kristin Klingshirn and David Chandley.

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The inaugural Buford Highway Arts Festival amplifies the voices of those who live there

Festival organizers hope to provide space for students and budding artists in their own community.

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FROM UATL

Hank Stewart’s 35-year journey from poetry to purpose

A poem inspired by Magic Johnson’s HIV announcement grew into the White Linen Affair, the Stewart Foundation and a lifetime of serving Atlanta’s next generation.

FROM UATL

Why UATL’s K'Mari Greene thinks everyone should listen to SZA’s 'Ctrl'

What makes "Ctrl" by SZA an album people keep coming back to years later? Credits: K'Mari Greene/AJC | Top Dawg Entertainment/RCA Records

FROM UATL

FAMU’s first woman head drum major prepares for her next act in London

In 2025, Atlanta native Oluwamodupe “Dupe” Oloyede took command of FAMU’s Marching 100, becoming the celebrated band’s first woman head drum major.

FROM UATL

Atlanta’s Tyler Perry adds $50,000 to reward in Nolan Wells case

Atlanta filmmaker Tyler Perry and the Rev. Al Sharpton offered a $100,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells.

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Cyclospora lettuce recall: How to wash produce safely

Fresh produce is still an important part of a healthy diet. Learn simple steps to safely clean and prepare it after a Cyclospora outbreak.

4 sunscreen mistakes dermatologists want you to stop making

Georgia dermatologist Dr. Jessica Mercer shares the most common sunscreen mistakes she sees and how to better protect your skin from sun damage.

Healing starts with asking for help

A journey through grief or depression reveals an important truth: asking for help is not a weakness, but a step toward healing.

Is soccer really one of the healthiest sports? A Georgia doctor weighs in.

From heart health to fitness and mental wellbeing, an Emory expert explains how recreational soccer can offer unique benefits for adults of all ages.

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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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GUEST COLUMN

Georgians need a public lands champion for Cumberland Island

National Park Service’s proposal to ‘give away’ public lands and allow new development is egregious and goes against congressional intent.

GUEST COLUMN

Dispel myths about Cumberland Island with some facts about the community

This place is big enough to welcome both the public visitor and the private property holder to enjoy its beauty.

OPINION

Mike Luckovich: Group photo

The AJC's award-winning editorial cartoonist gives his take on the news.

GUEST COLUMN

Mississippi officials offer too much certainty in Nolan Xavier Wells’ death

Nolan Xavier Wells went with friends for a July 4 excursion in Mississippi and he never came back. Officials say no foul play is suspected, but the quick certainty is unjust.

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Atlanta’s Black businesses are under threat. Here’s how we can save them.

What we are asking for is not radical. It is a recognition that commercial space is a community asset. The market alone will not protect it.

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Politics

U.S. Rep. Clay Fuller (left) — pictured speaking with House Speaker Mike Johnson in April — gave "Freddy," a tourist from Germany who went viral on social media while documenting his travels in the U.S. during the World Cup, a tour of the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (Nathan Posner for the AJC)

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Georgia congressman shows German soccer fan ‘Freddy’ around U.S. Capitol

U.S. Rep. Clay Fuller got a chance to hang out with the social media sensation during Freddy's road trip across America at the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Jon Ossoff presses defense secretary over rising Iran war costs

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff’s Senate hearing clashes have become so central to his reelection strategy that his aides send advance notices when one is about to begin.

Donor beware: That campaign website could be a fake

A new study found hundreds of fraudulent websites posing as official merchandise stores for political campaigns.

Metro Atlanta

Smoke billows from a fire at the BioLab facility in Conyers on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

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BioLab fire caused by sprinkler leak was likely avoidable, says final report

A federal agency's final report on the BioLab fire called conditions at the plant "completely unacceptable."

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Trump’s visit to Cobb school could impact traffic during evening commute

Metro Atlanta drivers should brace for traffic disruptions Wednesday as President Donald Trump visits a Cobb County high school, with the evening rush likely hit hardest.

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Chick-fil-A data breach exposes personal information from loyalty accounts

Chick-fil-A said an automated attack on Chick-fil-A One accounts exposed the personal information of an undisclosed number of customers.

Georgia

U.S. Rep. Clay Fuller (left) — pictured speaking with House Speaker Mike Johnson in April — gave "Freddy," a tourist from Germany who went viral on social media while documenting his travels in the U.S. during the World Cup, a tour of the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (Nathan Posner for the AJC)

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Georgia congressman shows German soccer fan ‘Freddy’ around U.S. Capitol

U.S. Rep. Clay Fuller got a chance to hang out with the social media sensation during Freddy's road trip across America at the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup.

Georgia seaside vacation mecca renews appeal for federal beach repair funds

Georgia’s Tybee Island has renewed its push for federal funds to repair its eroded beach after an earlier effort failed amid budget cuts.

Tech giant OpenAI plans to build $20 billion data center near Georgia coast

OpenAI, the maker of the ChatGPT chatbot, plans to build a $20 billion data center in Georgia’s Effingham County to help fuel its artificial intelligence expansion.

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Atlanta FIFA World Cup withdrawal is real, but there’s hope

Can't let go of that Atlanta World Cup feeling? You're not alone.

GUEST COLUMN

Georgians need a public lands champion for Cumberland Island

Georgians deserve to know about the National Park Service's plan for land swaps on Cumberland Island and how that deviates from congressional intent on wildlife protection.

Falcons

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. catches the ball during warm-ups before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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NFL

Falcons’ new coaches bring ‘love’ for tight ends — and Kyle Pitts should benefit

Here’s a deeper look at the Falcons’ tight ends before players arrive for training camp July 28 in Flowery Branch, Georgia.

NFL

Falcons’ Kyle Pitts caught the golf bug; now he’s using it to give back

Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts, who took up golf in 2021, hosts an annual charity golf tournament. He signed a contract extension with Atlanta in late June.

NFL

Falcons rebuilt WR room behind ‘dog’ Drake London. Who steps up?

This is the third story in a nine-part series previewing the Falcons’ position groups leading into training camp.

Bulldogs

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BULLDOGS

Greg Sankey clears the air on what ‘SEC breakaway’ talk really means

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey says the so-called 'SEC breakaway' has more to do with rules and compliance than it does the league going it alone in sports competition.

BULLDOGS

Raylen Wilson relishes chance to uphold the Georgia linebacker standard

Georgia football linebacker Raylen Wilson, who will enter his fourth season with the Bulldogs with a team-leading 136 career tackles, has become a more vocal leader.

BULLDOGS

Kirby Smart refutes the idea Georgia isn’t spending enough to add top talent

Georgia ranks 12th for the 2027 recruiting cycle per the 247Sports Composite rankings. That would be the lowest of Smart’s tenure.

Georgia Tech

Miami coach Mario Cristobal talks to the media during the ACC Football Kickoff at Hilton Uptown Charlotte in Charlotte, N.C. (Scott Kinser/Cal Sport Media via AP Images)

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Miami is the heavy ACC favorite. Can anybody in the conference keep up?

The Miami Hurricanes football team is expected to be a heavy favorite as it aims to win the ACC for the first time since joining the league in 2004.

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YELLOW JACKETS

Brent Key: No better place for combo of athletics, academics than Georgia Tech

Yellow Jackets football coach says he wants all players to turn pro and to be a CEO.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Bill Belichick challenged to cement future as North Carolina head coach

Six-time Super Bowl-winning coach Bill Belichick had a rocky start during his transition from the NFL ranks to a collegiate atmosphere last season at North Carolina.

Hawks

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort leads a fast break in front of Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn during the second half in Game 1 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series Sunday, April 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City. (Nate Billings/AP)

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NBA

Hawks add more toughness with Lu Dort, Ryan Nembhard

With the additions of Lu Dort and Ryan Nembhard via a three-team trade with the Thunder and Mavericks, the Hawks have increased their toughness and improved their defense.

NBA

Hawks trade former No. 1 pick Risacher in three-team deal, get elite defender

It’s the second trade this summer between the Hawks and Thunder, along with the June deal that brought guard Aaron Wiggins to Atlanta.

NBA

Hawks eliminated from Summer League title contention

The Hawks had the chance to punch their way to a spot in the Summer League playoffs with a win, but were eliminated from the championship race after a loss to the Grizzlies.

Braves

Braves left-hander Martín Pérez — pictured pitching against the Nationals on Sunday, May 24, 2026 — is scheduled to start Wednesday against the Padres at Truist Park. (Mike Stewart/AP)

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MLB

Martín Pérez returning to Braves’ rotation Wednesday against Padres

Atlanta Braves starter Martín Pérez will return to the rotation after a stint on the 15-day injured list. He's 6-6 with a 3.54 but struggled in his last three outings.

MLB

Padres pound Braves with four homers

The Atlanta Braves drew eight walks, but managed only four hits, in an 8-3 loss to the San Diego Padres at Truist Park on Tuesday.

MLB

Braves release Kyle Farmer, activate Mike Yastrzemski from the injured list

The Atlanta Braves released infielder Kyle Farmer, who had appeared in just 12 games, and activated outfielder Mike Yastrzemski from the injured list.

United

“I think we’ll see the peak of the team closer toward the end of the season,” Atlanta United head coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino said. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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MLS

Where Atlanta United stands after World Cup

Atlanta's soccer team began post-World Cup play with a 1-0 loss to No. 1 Nashville SC.

High Schools

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AJC VARSITY

Georgia Power 100 wide receivers: South Georgia well represented in 10 best WRs

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Star QB wins appeal to transfer to state champion Thomas County Central

The GHSA initially denied his eligibility because of a bylaw passed in 2025 making transfers ineligible for one season after their second high school transfer.

AJC VARSITY

Georgia Power 100 running backs: State champion is also its highest-rated RB

Get to know the Peach State’s top high school football running backs ahead of the 2026 season.

More Sports

U.S. men's national team player Tyler Adams (center) participates in the unveiling of a minipitch at Sandtown Park in South Fulton on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (Courtesy of Jenn Finch/Rank Studios)

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COMMUNITY PITCH

U.S. soccer star Tyler Adams, Allstate unveil minipitch in South Fulton

A minipitch field, unveiled at Sandtown Park in South Fulton by Allstate and soccer star Tyler Adams, will provide the community with a permanent, accessible space for play.

KEN SUGIURA

Credit many for Atlanta’s World Cup success, but no one more than Arthur Blank

Without Falcons and Atlanta United owner Arthur Blank, Atlanta’s identity as a soccer town deserving of hosting World Cup games would not have happened.

The Win Column: Andruw heads to Cooperstown

Food & Dining

A U-shaped bar is lined by black bar stools and lit in red neon lights.

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Y Bar e Ristorante is bringing 1960s Italy to Buckhead Village

The team behind popular Italian restaurants Yeppa & Co. and Storico Fresco has opened Y Bar e Ristorante in Buckhead Village, a late-night cocktail bar and restaurant.

9 local ice cream spots to visit before National Ice Cream Month ends

July is National Ice Cream Month, and there is still time to check out some of Atlanta's locally owned ice cream options to beat the summer heat.

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Summer picnic pop-up, live jazz music and more Atlanta food events

Head to Piedmont Park for an ice cream and wellness festival, get tickets to a summer picnic pop-up from Smoking Tiger Club and listen to live jazz music at Little Tart.

UATL

Poet Laureate Hank Stewart mingles with attendees of the Youth White Linen fundraiser on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Decatur, Ga. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)

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FROM UATL

Hank Stewart’s 35-year journey from poetry to purpose

A poem inspired by Magic Johnson’s HIV announcement grew into the White Linen Affair, the Stewart Foundation and a lifetime of serving Atlanta’s next generation.

FROM UATL

Atlanta’s Tyler Perry adds $50,000 to reward in Nolan Wells case

Atlanta filmmaker Tyler Perry and the Rev. Al Sharpton offered a $100,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells.

FROM UATL

FAMU’s first woman head drum major prepares for her next act in London

In 2025, Atlanta native Oluwamodupe “Dupe” Oloyede took command of FAMU’s Marching 100, becoming the celebrated band’s first woman head drum major.

Things to Do

A rendering of the digital environment created on the forthcoming virtual production-enabled stage at Tyler Perry Studios. (Courtesy of Tyler Perry Studios)

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Tyler Perry Studios adds virtual production-enabled soundstage

The announcement signals Tyler Perry is pushing to incorporate more emerging technologies into his namesake campus.

10 weekend adventures in metro Atlanta you don’t want to miss

From ice cream to locomotives, there is plenty to explore this weekend.

Summer picnic pop-up, live jazz music and more Atlanta food events

Head to Piedmont Park for an ice cream and wellness festival, get tickets to a summer picnic pop-up from Smoking Tiger Club and listen to live jazz music at Little Tart.

Lifestyle

U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock (at lectern) said Monday he hopes his provision to the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act will help “stop the spread” of private equity firms buying up single-family homes. He was joined at a news conference about the new law by (from left) Jacob Parcel and his son Dominic, Atlanta City Council member Andrea Boone and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

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Federal law could ease private equity’s grip on Atlanta housing market

“They are picking houses the way you pick tomatoes at the grocery store,” said U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock, who called Atlanta the “ground zero” of corporate homeownership.

The power of being seen: Inside one of Atlanta’s most affirming hair salons

It's more than a haircut. Atlanta's Keenan Salon has gone viral for creating an inclusive space where clients can feel confident, welcome and authentically themselves.

Entertainment

Francesca Amiker — after four years with 11Alive and several more as an E! News correspondent, joined V-103 in May. (Courtesy of E! Network)

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V-103 host Francesca Amiker sues Big Tigger’s wife, claiming defamation

Alicia Brown, wife of V-103 morning host Big Tigger, accused Tigger's co-host, Francesca Amiker, of an inappropriate relationship with Tigger.

Sarah McLachlan on Lilith Fair legacy: ‘There was so much joy every night’

Sarah McLachlan is proud of her legacy with Lilith Fair, which she created and was overjoyed to see the documentary last year on Hulu. She's returning to Atlanta July 3.

Pete Davidson back in Atlanta to play notorious mobster ‘Tommy Karate’

Pete Davidson of "Saturday Night Live" fame will be in Atlanta over the summer to shoot a movie about a mafia man, Tommy Pitera, called "Tommy Karate."

Travel

Wellness

Iceberg lettuce is harvested at a farm near Yuma, Ariz., on March 6, 2012. A recent outbreak of cyclosporiasis has been linked to iceberg lettuce that Taylor Farms supplied to Taco Bell. (Nicole Bengiveno/The New York Times)

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Cyclospora lettuce recall: How to wash produce safely

Fresh produce is still an important part of a healthy diet. Learn simple steps to safely clean and prepare it after a Cyclospora outbreak.

GUEST COLUMN

Georgia communities are paying the price for illicit vapes

Georgia needs better policy to address the rise of illicit vapes, which are harming marginalized communities most. Veer away from prohibition and toward harm reduction.

Atlanta becomes first city to offer free smart bassinets to employees

A new city of Atlanta employee benefit is giving parents access to a high-tech bassinet designed to soothe babies and help families get more rest.

Special Features

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PHOTOS: Trump draws supporters, protesters for Atlanta visit

President Donald Trump visits Cobb County in Atlanta on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 to promote his Trump Accounts initiative.

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PHOTOS: Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire perform in Atlanta

The singer-songwriter paired with fellow R&B/pop legends during the "Sing A Song All Night Long" tour at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Sunday, July 19, 2026.

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PHOTOS: Fans gather at Piedmont Park to watch the World Cup finals

Fans watched the World Cup finals during a watch party in Piedmont Park on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Afterward, Ludacris and Young Jeezy performed during a free concert.