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Stockbridge City Council votes to remove mayor from office

Mayor Jayden Williams can now appeal that decision to the Henry County Superior Court.

UPDATE

Up to 5 inches of rain recorded in parts of North Ga. in last 24 hours, NWS says

Areas of North Georgia, including parts of Fulton County, got 3 to 5 inches of rain between Friday and Saturday, the National Weather Service said.

GRIDLOCK GUY

This 100-year-old Atlanta woman hasn’t given up her Mustang or her zest for life

Barbara Haig reflects on decades of world travel, her white Ford Mustang convertible and driving in Atlanta as a centenarian.

2 new measles cases tied to metro Atlanta daycare outbreak, officials say

An unidentified metro Atlanta daycare at the center of a measles outbreak is now up to 10 confirmed cases, the Georgia Department of Public Health said late Friday.

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

The needs of gigantic data centers ripple through a construction industry that’s strapped for workers, new survey finds.

BOOKSHELF

New memoir revisits murder of DeKalb County Sheriff-elect Derwin Brown

Former D.A. J. Tom Morgan discusses his book, "A Rainy Night in Georgia," about the killing of DeKalb Sheriff-elect Derwin Brown on orders from the outgoing sheriff.

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.

Clayton inmate’s death ruled homicide tied to ‘medical neglect,’ examiner says

Scott Clyde Worthy, 57, died last year from complications of a bacterial infection and experienced ‘significant’ deterioration in jail, the medical examiner’s office said.

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KEN SUGIURA

Georgia Tech looks better in loss to Vols, but nothing to celebrate

Just two games into the 2026 season, the winless Yellow Jackets are teetering on the brink of disaster.

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YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech takeaways: 5 yards from a comeback, miles from consistency

Georgia Tech football takeaways after the Yellow Jackets' second consecutive loss to open coach Brent Key’s fourth full season.

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MLB

Braves crush Phillies thanks to 8-run fourth inning

Michael Harris II went 4-for-5 with a homer and three RBIs to lead Atlanta, which cut its magic number in the NL East to 7.

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U.S. OPEN

Atlanta native Ben Shelton is on the cusp of more Black tennis excellence

Atlanta native Ben Shelton will face top-seeded Alexander Zverev in the U.S. Open men's final on Sunday, with Shelton the first Black American man in the final since 1972.

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BULLDOGS

Kirby Smart goes off on media after ‘sloppy’ finish to Georgia win

Georgia coach Kirby Smart said after the Bulldogs' 70-20 win over Western Kentucky Saturday that there's still a lot to learn about his team.

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YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech’s Jaylen Mbakwe taken off on stretcher vs. Tennessee: Update

Update on Georgia Tech football cornerback Jaylen Mbakwe, who was taken off on a stretcher in the second half against Tennessee.

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KEN SUGIURA

Folksy and full of tidbits, Jeff Dantzler leads UGA broadcasts in new era

A new era of Georgia football radio broadcasts has begun with Jeff Dantzler, who replaced Scott Howard in the offseason.

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Food & Wine Fest and more: 15 things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend

Here are 15 of the best things to do in Atlanta this weekend.

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AJC INTERVIEW

Atlanta rapper Gunna hosts another 5K run. For him, the journey is personal.

Atlanta rapper Gunna talks about his post-jail health journey, which led him to create the Wunna Run Club.

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10 Georgia county and state fairs to check out this fall

From thrilling rides, fair food, animals and petting zoos to pageants, there’s something for everyone.

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FROM UATL

‘Battle of the Bands’ brings HBCU pageantry to College Football Hall of Fame

Keith Duncan’s “Battle of the Bands” exhibition at Atlanta’s College Football Hall of Fame highlights the artistry, discipline and legacy of HBCU bands.

FROM UATL

After beating prostate cancer twice, Montell Jordan has a message for Black men

R&B singer-turned-minister Montell Jordan is being recognized by A to A Community Events and Screenings for prostate cancer awareness at inaugural run and gala on Saturday.

FROM UATL

Meet the creator behind Hood News Network

Go behind the scenes with Hood Anchor as UATL follows his day covering breaking news across Atlanta.

FROM UATL

‘It’s UATL’ podcast: Spelman College’s new president opens up

"I felt like my strength was going into rooms where no one looked like me and making sure that there were others that looked like me when I left," says Dr. Ayanna Howard.

Your Wellness

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GUEST COLUMN

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.

GUEST COLUMN

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.

HOLD THAT THOUGHT

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.

Want to lower your risk of dementia? It doesn't involve a blood test

New blood tests are helping doctors diagnose whether Alzheimer’s or something else is causing a patient’s memory problems.

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Food and Dining

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RESTAURANT REVIEW

Miami-based Ghee Indian Kitchen finds warm welcome in Atlanta

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

RECIPE

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.

RECIPE

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.

Opinion and Voices

OPINION

Mike Luckovich: The confessional

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

GUEST COLUMN

Atlanta hosts GSX conference where leaders will shape future of security

Security isn’t just about reacting to danger; it’s about assessing risk, building prevention and responding with resolve.

PATRICIA MURPHY

The Democratic Socialists of America believe what??

The big ideas on the far left that leave even some Democrats saying, ‘Wait, what?’

THE STEERING COLUMN

What 1,700 miles taught me about choosing a family car

The features that sell a vehicle aren’t always the ones that make it good to live with.

AJC REPORTER COLUMN

I was teaching on 9/11. No lesson plan could’ve prepared me.

The world changed when the first plane hit the twin towers. How do you explain that to a classroom of fourth graders?

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Mike Luckovich: The confessional

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Mike Luckovich: Long memory

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Politics

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

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

PATRICIA MURPHY

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.

Metro Atlanta

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GRIDLOCK GUY

This 100-year-old Atlanta woman hasn’t given up her Mustang or her zest for life

Barbara Haig reflects on decades of world travel, her white Ford Mustang convertible and driving in Atlanta as a centenarian.

Stockbridge City Council votes to remove mayor from office

Mayor Jayden Williams can now appeal that decision to the Henry County Superior Court.

UPDATE

Up to 5 inches of rain recorded in parts of North Ga. in last 24 hours, NWS says

Areas of North Georgia, including parts of Fulton County, got 3 to 5 inches of rain between Friday and Saturday, the National Weather Service said.

Georgia

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THE STEERING COLUMN

What 1,700 miles taught me about choosing a family car

Car shoppers have plenty of reasons to think carefully about what they're actually paying for.

A Black woman, Air Force One and the day America changed

Atlanta native Sonya Ross was part of the small press pool that followed President George Bush after the Sept. 11 attacks. Twenty-five years later, she remembers.

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.

Opinion

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GUEST COLUMN

Atlanta hosts GSX conference where leaders will shape future of security

Security leaders from around the globe are convening in Atlanta for the GSX conference to address topics ranging from artificial intelligence to school shootings.

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AJC readers write about the impact of history and the impact of current events.

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Falcons

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Fox Sports’ Pam Oliver still pursues success, decades after start in Georgia

The veteran sideline reporter, whose first journalism job after graduating was in Albany in 1985, reflects on her career ahead of the Falcons’ opener in Pittsburgh.

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LIVE UPDATES

Check out updates from the Falcons’ season opener against the Steelers

Follow live updates from the Falcons season opener against the Steelers as the team tries to win its first opener since 2023 without its top two quarterbacks.

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Rush to start against Steelers despite back spasms

With injuries to Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr., Falcons' third-string quarterback Cooper Rush will start Sunday's season-opener despite back spasms earlier Saturday.