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Your guide to sky-high fun at Six Flags, other Georgia amusement parks

A guide to the best amusement park experience, using Six Flags Over Georgia as a testing ground, with advice on ticket buying, avoiding long lines and food and drink choices.

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15 family-friendly events in Atlanta this weekend

Happenings include Grossology Day at Zoo Atlanta and Repticon at Gwinnett County Fairgrounds.

Repticon Atlanta

10 weekend events hotter than the metro Atlanta weather

From free activities for the kids to Rum Island Festival for the adults, Atlanta has plenty of cool things to do.

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Soul Veg, Atlanta’s pioneering Black vegan restaurant, closes after 47 years

With its closing, a West End community that once thrived on vegan and vegetarian dining is losing its OG.

Halal Food Festival

A wine bar pop-up, peach celebration and more Atlanta food events this week

Find foodie things to do in Atlanta including PeachFest and a halal food festival.

Atlanta Dream Food

What to eat during your next Atlanta Dream home game

Fans planning what to eat during an Atlanta Dream game will have multiple options, including concessions offering the salmon meatball sub with lemon pepper dill sauce.

THE STEERING COLUMN

The slow comeback of simpler cars

The low-cost Slate Truck electric vehicle and even the uber-expensive Bugatti Tourbillon do not feature the huge screens so popular among automakers.

July 10, 2026
GUEST COLUMN

Why politicians who use Christianity to frame abortion as a sin are wrong

Supporters of the anti-abortion movement, which influenced changes in reproductive laws nationally, say their mission is biblically based, but the facts do not support that.

July 10, 2026
GUEST COLUMN

Middle Georgia federal prosecutors support fight to get fentanyl off streets

The federal government has ramped up its fight against cartels that poison American citizens with fentanyl. The Middle Georgia U.S. Attorney’s Office is part of the effort.

July 10, 2026
GUEST COLUMN

Why the South’s education will decide America’s economic future

We can no longer afford to let large swaths of our student population be left without the education and skills needed to thrive.

July 9, 2026

Coming Your Way

AJC senior reporter AJ Willingham records a podcast in the AJC Podcast Studio

Meet ‘AJC Flagship,’ your new podcast hang

The news variety show with a Southern heart hosted by AJ Willingham premieres July 16, with new episodes every Thursday.

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UATL launches ‘Let Me Put U On,’ a new weekly culture and lifestyle series

UATL writers will share one thing they love in Black culture or everyday life, from timeless books and albums to traditions and moments worth celebrating.

The Atlanta 50

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

ATL50, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s annual list of the city’s best restaurants, is evolving with more voices and a broader view of what excellence looks like.

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PHOTOS: Argentina, Egypt fans share emotional celebration, disappointment

Egypt fans erupted in excitement after an early goal for their team, and they kept that energy for most of the game.

Argentina vs. Egypt

PHOTOS: Egypt, Argentina bring dramatic action to World Cup in Atlanta.

Egypt scored early and kept the lead for most of the game, then Messi happened.

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PHOTOS: Runners showcased their fashion sense at 2026 Peachtree Road Race

From splendid patriotic outfits to downright bizarre ones, this year's Peachtree Road Race runners certainly didn't disappoint.