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Republican member of Fulton elections board won’t certify primary results

A Republican member of the Fulton County elections board is refusing to certify primary election results unless given access to detailed voting data, in a move that Democrats ...

A cancer diagnosis for one member of a family can affect everyone

“There can be a significant shift in the family dynamic ...”

New Birth’s Jamal Bryant announces engagement during Sunday service

The Rev. Jamal Bryant on Sunday announced his engagement to Pastor Karri Turner during services at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in metro Atlanta.

Norfolk Southern’s board names new chair after shakeup

Norfolk Southern's board has appointed a new chair.

Prison Corruption Series

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Georgia correctional officer charged with murder in death of state prison inmate

Warrants say slaying came as a prisoner who was being attacked with a machete-like weapon killed an attacker in self defense.

Georgia officials won’t release information on how prisoners are dying

As homicides soar at Georgia state prisons, the Department of Corrections blocks access to information about prisoner deaths.

Georgia prisoner died after being left for hours in smoke-filled cell

A lawsuit against Georgia Department of Corrections results in $5 million settlement after prisoner's death in his cell is ruled a homicide.

AJC’s Prison Corruption series

Georgia Entertainment

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Chuck Leavell leaves his Middle Georgia farm to tour with the Stones

Atlanta show promises to be a homecoming for the celebrated musician and tree farmer

Otis Redding’s estate partners with Sony to administer the Macon legend’s catalog

Otis Redding’s music continues to influence pop-culture and musicians in all genres. And his family is helping to keep his dream alive.

Georgia native Victoria Groce on how she won 2024 ‘Jeopardy!’ Masters

She is a 2001 University of Georgia graduate and lived in metro Atlanta until 2005

Andre 3000 plays Atlanta Jazz Festival on his 49th birthday

On May 27, his 49th birthday, the enigmatic rapper/actor Andre 3000 performed at the Atlanta Jazz Festival, gifting the audience a vibed-out show of ambient sounds similar to ...

Metro & Nation News

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THE LATEST

Closing arguments in Trump's hush money trial could stretch into the evening

Prosecutors and defense lawyers have one final opportunity to convince the jury of their respective cases before deliberations begin

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KEN SUGIURA

As they lament Ronald Acuña Jr.’s ACL tear, Braves change course again

With the injury, the magic of the Braves’ 2023 season receded further into the past.

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Decatur family on quest to run race in every county in Georgia. All 159 of them

The Colemans recently reached their 101st county with Walton County’s “Good Hope Coffee Run”

Food and Dining

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The ultimate guide to dining in Savannah

As our inaugural guide to dining in Savannah illustrates, the city’s eateries offer something for every taste and budget, including must-visit restaurants and top drink spots.

Check out these 25 must-visit restaurants

Savannah now can claim to be a foodie destination, whether your tastes lean toward fine dining or grab-and-go takeaway.

Savannah’s top drinking spots

These are the best bars in Savannah, and all are within walking distance of other featured bars and restaurants.

Seek out these dishes for a true taste of Savannah

This coastal Georgia city's cuisine includes more than Southern comfort dishes. Here are some singular bites to seek out on your next visit to Savannah.

Crime and Public Safety

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Atlanta seeks to close Buckhead nightclub after deadly shooting

2 killed, 4 injured at Elleven45 Lounge earlier this month

Driver crashes through Burger King in Lawrenceville

Multiple people suffered minor injuries Tuesday when an SUV crashed through a Burger King restaurant in Lawrenceville, authorities said.

Photographer finds human skull near train tracks in NW Atlanta

A human skull was found near some train tracks in northwest Atlanta shortly after midnight Tuesday, according to officials.

UPDATE

Officials ID man struck, killed by train in NE Atlanta

Memorial Day

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Fewer fatal wrecks over Memorial Day weekend this year

State officials report 13 fatalities on Georgia roads and waterways, marking a decrease in traffic deaths compared to recent years

Travelers returning from Memorial Day trips fill Hartsfield-Jackson

Hartsfield-Jackson is busy with travelers returning from Memorial Day trips.

‘He was my gift’: DeKalb mother mourns airman killed by Florida deputy

Wife of Georgia Army reservist killed in Jordan: ‘I feel proud’

On Jan. 28, Sgt. Rivers, 46, was one of three Army Reservists killed in a drone attack in Jordan.

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Metro Atlanta

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Metro Atlanta counties certify May primary election results

Republican member of Fulton elections board won’t certify primary results

A Republican member of the Fulton County elections board is refusing to certify primary election results unless given access to detailed voting data, in a move that Democrats ...

Norfolk Southern’s board names new chair after shakeup

Norfolk Southern's board has appointed a new chair.

Georgia

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Dems’ candidate for Georgia congressional district has a history backing GOP

Katy Stamper, who won the Democratic primary in Georgia's 11th Congressional District, has a history of voting for and supporting Republicans.

Georgia correctional officer charged with murder in death of state prison inmate

The GDC says that correctional officer Lloyd Hopkins was "party to" the murder and assault of inmate Roderick Hayes at Augusta State Medical Prison.

Another sprawling data center campus is proposed south of Atlanta

Atlanta’s Southside could soon house another large data center campus as the region’s status as a hub for computer and server storage continues to rise.

Opinion

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OPINION

Dear SNL: Next year, do better for Nurses’ Week

Driving people away from nursing careers is no laughing matter.

OPINION

The Beltline Streetcar is not the right answer now

We all want more and better public transportation to allay Atlanta’s notorious traffic gridlock.

Readers write

Politically Georgia

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Dems’ candidate for Georgia congressional district has a history backing GOP

Katy Stamper, who won the Democratic primary in Georgia's 11th Congressional District, has a history of voting for and supporting Republicans.

Atlanta’s Chase Oliver wins Libertarian nomination for president

Speculated as 2024 contenders, Gov. Brian Kemp and ex-Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan won't be on the ballot; instead, Atlanta's Chase Oliver will represent Georgia

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How cartoonist Mike Luckovich went from selling insurance to winning Pulitzers

Mike Luckovich has won two Pulitzer Prizes, but before he was an award-winning editorial cartoonist, he sold insurance door-to-door.

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Georgia

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Dems’ candidate for Georgia congressional district has a history backing GOP

Katy Stamper, who won the Democratic primary in Georgia's 11th Congressional District, has a history of voting for and supporting Republicans.

Capitol Recap: Georgia port officials say they won’t fund new river crossing

Warnock, Dickens attend White House state dinner

U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock attended a White House state dinner in honor of Kenyan President William Ruto on May 23, 2024.

Columnists

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PATRICIA MURPHY

A socialist campaign and sexist mailer defeat Teri Anulewicz in Cobb County

It’s an old-fashioned — and misguided — notion that a woman should be judged by her husband’s occupation, or that her husband’s job must influence a female elected official.

Opinion: Donald Trump suddenly puts birth control in play

OPINION: For Joe Biden, the Nov. 5 election is about Jan. 6

Trump in Court

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Trump Georgia defendants push 2020 fraud claims as another election looms

Three defendants in the Georgia election interference case are trying to use unproven claims of fraud to escape criminal charges and disbarment.

Ex-staffer details alleged retaliation by Fulton DA’s office

A former employee of the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office detailed to Georgia senators on Thursday how she was demoted and eventually fired after alleging her bosses w...

Fulton DA’s office files its own appeal in Trump Georgia election case

The office of District Attorney Fani Willis said it is appealing a judge’s order that dismissed six counts from the Georgia election interference indictment against former Pre...

Food & Dining

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The ultimate guide to dining in Savannah

Savannah’s food scene long reflected how the city was perceived: quintessentially Southern, drizzled with antebellum charm and plenty of butter, shrimp and grits.

Take a look at the Macon distillery that’s winning ‘prestigious’ worldwide awards

Longleaf Distilling Co. recently won two Double Gold Medal awards at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Seek out these dishes for a true taste of Savannah

This coastal Georgia city's cuisine includes more than Southern comfort dishes. Here are some singular bites to seek out on your next visit to Savannah.

Savannah’s top drinking spots

These are the best bars in Savannah, and all are within walking distance of other featured bars and restaurants.

Lifestyle

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Andre 3000 plays Atlanta Jazz Festival on his 49th birthday

On May 27, his 49th birthday, the enigmatic rapper/actor Andre 3000 performed at the Atlanta Jazz Festival, gifting the audience a vibed-out show of ambient sounds similar to ...

Deja News: Atlanta’s Chattahoochee Raft Race was a victim of its own popularity

A set piece in Atlanta lore, the Chattahoochee Raft Race, also known as the Ramblin Raft Race, began in 1969 as a summer celebration, or some a party with a race thrown in, on

Wild Georgia: What’s essential for some bird nests might surprise you

Wild Georgia columnist Charles Seabrook says some bird nests include materials ranging from mud to spiderwebs to snake skins.

Arts & Culture

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Appalachian teens navigate identity and addiction in ‘Shae’

Two Appalachian teens navigate identity and addiction in Mesha Maren's novel 'Shae.'

Chuck Leavell leaves his Middle Georgia farm to tour with the Stones

Chuck Leavell loves music and trees equally, but right now the Georgia Man is focused on playing with his “British brethren” the Rolling Stones, touring in support of their re

ArtsXchange’s ‘A Room of Her Own’ honors 40 years of women studio artists

Entertainment

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Georgia native Victoria Groce on how she won 2024 ‘Jeopardy!’ Masters

Georgia native and UGA grad Victoria Groce, who spent her formative years in Cobb County, took home the $500,000 top prize in the 2024 "Jeopardy" Masters Championship tourname...

Judge rejects Zac Brown’s restraining order against estranged wife Kelly Yadzi

A Fulton County superior judge on Friday rejected Atlanta country star Zac Brown’s restraining order against his estranged wife in which he said her social media posts violate...

Ms. Pat on her Emmy-nominated ‘The Ms. Pat Show,’ working with Marla Gibbs

Health

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A cancer diagnosis for one member of a family can affect everyone

Family and friends often focus on the person with cancer, which means the caregiver can be overlooked when providing support.

Decatur family on quest to run race in every county in Georgia. All 159 of them

In early 2016, John Coleman of Decatur met a local runner who completed a major feat: running a race in every state in the country. All 50 of them.

Southern states could take hit if enhanced ACA subsidies aren’t renewed

Travel

Disney’s Tiana’s Bayou opens next month; here’s what to know

Princess Tiana’s story continues with familiar faces, New Orleans music and a ride with a 50-foot drop

Millennials and Gen Z are embracing the gap year

These gap years can range from three to six months, and sometimes even up to a year, allowing travelers to pursue their passions and hit the reset button.

5 stunning ‘Bridgerton’-inspired Airbnbs

These five properties are among the best in the world for those looking to experience the opulence and grandeur the Bridgerton family would surely approve of

News Partners

Otis Redding’s estate partners with Sony to administer the Macon legend’s catalog

Otis Redding’s music continues to influence pop-culture and musicians in all genres. And his family is helping to keep his dream alive.

Take a look at the Macon distillery that’s winning ‘prestigious’ worldwide awards

Longleaf Distilling Co. recently won two Double Gold Medal awards at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Chatham grand jury indicts two former Savannah police detectives for perjury

Two fired Savannah Police Department officers were indicted by a grand jury this week on charges of lying under oath.

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Investigations

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Georgia correctional officer charged with murder in death of state prison inmate

The GDC says that correctional officer Lloyd Hopkins was "party to" the murder and assault of inmate Roderick Hayes at Augusta State Medical Prison.

Juvenile dies after collapsing in state’s custody

Atlanta-based Kabbage to pay up to $120 million to settle PPP fraud allegations

The bankrupt Atlanta financial technology firm Kabbage will pay the federal government as much as $120 million to settle allegations that the lender enabled fraudsters preying...

Video

Mom says local Applebee’s denied family service after her 2-year-old had potty training accident

Mom says local Applebee’s denied family service after her 2-year-old had potty training accident

Marietta police identify man wanted for sideswiping police car on I-75

Marietta police identify man wanted for sideswiping police car on I-75

2 dead after shooting at DeKalb County motel

2 dead after shooting at DeKalb County motel

Photos

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PHOTOS: DeKalb police investigate fatal shooting at motel

DeKalb police investigate a deadly shooting at an extended stay motel along Flat Shoals Road early Tuesday.

Photos: Braves lose to the Nationals

Photos from the Braves vs. Nationals game on May 27, 2024. Washington won 8-4.

Photos: Basketball legend Bill Walton dies

Photos of basketball legend Bill Walton, who has died of cancer at age 71.

Podcasts

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Southern Fried Soccer: Atlanta United is in trouble

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How cartoonist Mike Luckovich went from selling insurance to winning Pulitzers

Mike Luckovich has won two Pulitzer Prizes, but before he was an award-winning editorial cartoonist, he sold insurance door-to-door.

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