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Legendary Georgia Tech coach Danny Hall will enter College Baseball Hall of Fame

Legendary Georgia Tech coach Danny Hall is heading to the the College Baseball Hall of Fame; his induction is scheduled for Feb. 11, 2027, during a ceremony in Overland Park.

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MLB pushing to remove high school players from draft eligibility

A new Major League Baseball proposal includes cutting the draft from 20 to 12 rounds, making high school players ineligible and a new international draft.

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U.S. House District 13: Lawmaker, Air Force vet vie for David Scott’s seat

Democrat Jasmine Clark is competing against Republican Jonathan Chavez in the race to replace David Scott in Georgia's 13th Congressional District.

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U.S. House District 2: Bishop seeks 18th term in SW Georgia

U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop faces Republican Matt Day in the Nov. 3, 2026 general election for Georgia's 2nd Congressional District.

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PULSE

Lil Nas X on his bipolar disorder diagnosis: ‘I’m smelling the roses’

The Grammy-winning artist breaks his social media silence with a heartfelt video, discussing his bipolar diagnosis and mental health journey.

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U.S. House District 11: Surprise retirement creates open seat in NW Georgia

Republican neurosurgeon John Cowan faces Democratic attorney Chris Harden in Georgia's 11th Congressional District.

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With redistricting shelved, Georgia lawmakers focus on a vote-counting mess

Georgia lawmakers seek to keep Georgia's current voting system as lawmakers convene for a special session to address a vote-counting conundrum.

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OPINION

Readers write

An Atlanta reader writes about the Voting Rights Act, an Alpharetta reader writes about gerrymandering and a Dunwoody reader writes about election fraud.

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Father’s Day: Knowledge is power when it comes to men’s health

This Father's Day, doctors say one of the best gifts for dads is a reminder to schedule important health screenings and routine checkups that can save lives.

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Democrats warn Georgia redistricting fight is far from over

Republican state legislators announced they would not redraw Georgia's political maps, but Democrats are wary.

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What would you do if you recognized opportunities in your nursing unit?

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Northside Hospital and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution know how much nurses need some relaxation. To help, we’re...

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More than two decades into her career at Wellstar Health System, Deidre Jenkins wasn’t ready to retire — she was ready...

Father’s Day: Knowledge is power when it comes to men’s health

This Father's Day, doctors say one of the best gifts for dads is a reminder to schedule important health screenings and routine checkups that can save lives.

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Democrats warn Georgia redistricting fight is far from over

Republican state legislators announced they would not redraw Georgia's political maps, but Democrats are wary.

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Bottoms looks to put healthcare access at center of governor’s race

Democratic nominee for Georgia governor Keisha Lance Bottoms looks to put healthcare access at the center of her statewide campaign.

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U.S. House District 1: Trump-backed Republican faces Democratic organizer

Republican Jim Kingston is vying with Democrat Amanda Hollowell to represent Georgia's 1st Congressional District.

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Georgia Republican leaders nix redistricting plans amid pushback

Senate caucus stands "united" with House Republicans' decision, fearing the redistricting issue would give Democrats an effective issue to campaign on during the midterms.

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Athens elects its first Black mayor, who defeats Democratic Socialist

Dexter Fisher to become Athens-Clarke County's first Black mayor, beating Tim Denson in runoff after campaigning as more moderate choice in Democrat-leaning Georgia city.

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Georgia runoffs: Live updates on election aftermath, redistricting special session

Get the latest on key races and results in Georgia’s June 16, 2026, runoff election.

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PATRICIA MURPHY

Gov. Brian Kemp is election night’s biggest loser

The Georgia governor's backed candidates for the state's marquee Republican primaries lost in Tuesday's runoffs.

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POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Following runoffs, early clashes preview heated fall campaign

Top nominees for governor and U.S. Senate are already going negative in their general election campaigns.

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Atlanta aims to leverage World Cup to bolster business ties with Spain

Atlanta leaders and their business counterparts in Spain have their eye on a different ball, a long-term goal of leveraging the World Cup to increase trade and investment.