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The Black Water Reapers take on the Apocalypstix during Atlanta Roller Derby’s first bouts at their new location, the Golden Glide Skating Rink in Decatur, on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Atlanta Roller Derby tries to save legendary Decatur roller rink Golden Glide

Atlanta Roller Derby created a special subsidiary to take over Golden Glide Skating Rink in Decatur, the metro area's oldest rink.

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Grandmaster Flash wants you to understand the science behind hip-hop

Hip-hop pioneer Grandmaster Flash hosts book signing for "Birth of a Culture" at Tara Theatre Sept. 25.

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Nearly 40 years later, ‘A Different World’ still has something to say

Jasmine Guy, Cree Summer and Darryl M. Bell about the enduring legacy of "A Different World."

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This partnership raises the bar on preparing talent for Georgia’s workforce

Technical College System of Georgia and online Western Governors University have partnered to offer Georgians an affordable education that meets workforce demands.

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Do Atlanta drivers really need all-wheel drive?

AWD can add traction — and cost. Here’s when Atlanta drivers may benefit from it and when good tires matter more.

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African American history is American history: The power of never giving up

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture emerged from decades of work by members of Congress, including the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis.

Sept 24, 2026
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The hidden toll on Black doctors: We are saving lives but losing our own.

We have a health crisis among Black doctors, and healing Black physicians is how we start to heal medicine itself.

Sept 24, 2026

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PHOTOS: Falcons beat Packers for season’s first win

Atlanta’s offense found its rhythm with a capable quarterback under center in a 35-14 victory on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Green Bay, Wis.

Gorillaz close out the Shaky Knees three-day music festival on Sunday night with a set full of hits and several surprise guests, including Kara Jackson, 6lack, DRAM and Atlanta's own Earthgang on Sept. 20, 2026 at Piedmont Park in Atlanta. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)

PHOTOS: Shaky Knees Festival 2026 – Day 3

Sunday’s final day of the festival at Piedmont Park included performances by Gorillaz, Wu-Tang Clan and an array of other music artists.

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PHOTOS: Falcons struggled offensively, defense can only do so much

The Falcons didn't mount much offense and struggled from the start, with Jack Strand taking over for Cooper Rush.