Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Air Lines, welcomes employees and participants during the uniform reveal at the employee fashion show held at the Delta Flight Museum on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

BREAKING

Delta announces executive shake-up

CEO Ed Bastian has named the company’s newest president, CFO, COO and others.

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Hall County sheriff charged with DUI was over twice legal limit, GSP says

BILL TORPY

The tale of Sid Dorsey: A political trailblazer and murderous sheriff

MARTA's Future

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THE FUTURE OF MARTA

Same start, different finish: Comparing the Seattle transit system to MARTA

What can be learned as metro Atlanta system continues to struggle delivering projects amid expansion and search for new leadership.

Politics

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testifies before a House Judiciary Committee hearing on oversight of the Department of Homeland Security, Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in Washington. (Kevin Wolf/AP)

Kristi Noem confronted over ‘inhumane’ treatment of Georgia ICE detainee

U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath raised the issue of Rodney Taylor’s declining health inside the Stewart Detention Center. Taylor, a double amputee, has spent over a year in detention.

Georgia’s tax relief bills could create a major math problem for schools

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JAMIE DUPREE

Congress can do better — and so can Georgia

Georgia House approves increased access to birth control, more paid leave

Georgia Decides

Health care business owner Rick Jackson speaks to supporters at his Georgia governor campaign kickoff speech at Jackson Healthcare in Alpharetta on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Rick Jackson promises to ‘unwind’ his company’s state contracts if elected

Health care exec’s $1 billion in state contracts are drawing scrutiny as he ramps up GOP campaign for Georgia governor.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Jason Esteves jolts Democratic race for governor with first major ad buy

Four running for Colton Moore’s northwest Georgia Senate district

Provocative film executive enters Georgia House race with $4M pledge

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Mideast Conflict

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How war in the Middle East could be felt in your utility bills

Many Georgians use natural gas to heat their homes. Georgia’s largest power providers have also increased reliance on gas, a fuel source subject to price volatility.

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Arts and Entertainment

15 family-friendly events in Atlanta this weekend

Highlights include the annual Atlanta Fair downtown and Atlanta Science Festival events.

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Artist’s exhibition, ‘Footwork: Where We Gather,’ is part of Emory University initiative celebrating soccer and fan culture.

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Plaza Theatre spotlights Georgia film history, showing ‘Deliverance’ and more

The series spans four decades, a time period before the state bolstered the film tax credit that radically expanded the industry.

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MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

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NFL

Falcons are reportedly planning to release receiver Darnell Mooney

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NBA

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KEN SUGIURA

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MLB

Braves send pair of pitchers to minor-league camp

BULLDOGS

Blue Cain poised to become first UGA 1,000-point scorer in 9 years

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Meet the metro Atlanta Girl Scouts featured on new Exploremores cookie box

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Your Wellness

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Opinion and Voices

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NEDRA RHONE

‘Teen takeovers’ signal the need for deeper, more meaningful connection

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GUEST COLUMN

Ga. small businesses shouldn’t have to sacrifice health care coverage to grow

As family health care premiums continue to rise annually, small businesses are facing tough choices about offering health coverage, but a state bill would create a new option.

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