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Outkast sued a rapper for having a ‘nearly identical’ name. Was it necessary?

When Atlanta rap legends Outkast sued a rising California rapper-producer over his stage name last month, fellow West Coast emcee Vince Staples had a three-word response....

7 music acts on farewell tours include L7, Journey

Seven acts that are in the midst of farewell tours, just finished them or annoucned them including two coming to Atlanta in mid October: Journey and L7.

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Comedian Ali Siddiq brings life and humor to ‘The Custom Fit’ tour

Award-winning comedian and writer Ali Siddiq turns his viral comedy empire into "The Custom Fit Tour," coming to State Farm Arena on Friday Oct. 16.

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Wine & Dine

PUNK FOODIE GUIDE

11 must-try Atlanta food pop-ups and dining events this week

From piri-piri chicken and strawberry lime conchas in Reynoldstown to Twix macarons in Sandy Springs, here’s your week in Atlanta pop-ups.

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We ate our way through the Georgia National Fair. These were the best bites.

Foodie content creator Justin Brown tracked down some of the fair's best bites.

Explore a pumpkin patch and Turkish food festival this week in Atlanta

Plus, Darrell Benton of Benton’s Smoky Mountain Country Hams will talk cured meats.

As Heard on 'Flagship'

Atlanta’s 50 best restaurants list is changing. Here’s why.

ATL50 is changing. Learn how the AJC chooses Atlanta's best restaurants, why the judging process is evolving and how to nominate your favorite restaurant.

American mosaic: A photo essay

First-generation Americans, children of immigrants born in the U.S., embrace their citizenship and heritage. Photos capture them in Atlanta dressed in cultural clothing.

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FX’s ‘Atlanta’ just turned 10. I can’t stop thinking about these show moments.

I did what any reasonable reporter would do, and rewatched all 41 episodes.

GUEST COLUMN

Georgia schools are missing this factor in the chronic absenteeism fight

The lesson from Level Up isn’t that one program alone can solve absenteeism. Rather, it’s that sustained mentoring relationships aren’t a luxury.

Oct 14, 2026
GUEST COLUMN

Want to save Social Security? Legalize undocumented immigrant workers.

Deporting or marginalizing millions of people who cannot receive benefits themselves will accelerate the insolvency of the trust fund.

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GUEST COLUMN

Atlanta neighborhoods are healthier, safer and more stable than a decade ago

The city has not eliminated neighborhood inequality, but it has shown that neighborhood inequality can be reduced.

Oct 13, 2026
LETTERS TO EDITOR

Readers write

AJC readers write about war, public execution and the death penalty.

Oct 14, 2026

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PHOTOS: Take a look at how the Stitch would transform Atlanta's Downtown Connector

In addition to greening Atlanta’s urban heart, the Stitch would also double as stormwater infrastructure, capturing over 3 million gallons of rainwater per year that otherwise...

PHOTOS: Falcons lose to Ravens in overtime battle

Atlanta Falcons squander late lead, and QB Michael Penix Jr. gets hurt in loss to Ravens at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

PHOTOS: Atlanta Pride Parade 2026

While Saturday's Atlanta Pride events were canceled because of the impact of Hurricane Isaias, the annual parade went on as planned Sunday.