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Food, family and fun: 6 ways to enjoy Atlanta in June

Festivals, markets and outdoor events perfect for enjoying the start of summer.

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Pride Month events you can’t miss this June in metro Atlanta

Check out film screenings, festivals and a weeklong celebration from Southern Fried Queer Pride.

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The Groove Line: UATL’s June book recommendations for Black Music Month

From biographies to coffee-table reads, six stories chronicle Black musicians, female pioneers, rock bands and classic hip-hop albums.

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Atlanta Jazz Fest brings 3 days of free music

More rain in Georgia’s forecast. Here’s what it means for the drought.

Experts say the rain is helping, but the state has a long way to go.

Federal Judge Misconduct

Atlanta police investigate sex affair involving judge and high-ranking officer

The police department wants to know if an officer was having sex with a federal judge in chambers.

Joey Ward

Acclaimed Southern Belle chef expanding with two restaurants this summer

Joey Ward, the chef behind popular Atlanta restaurants Southern Belle and Georgia Boy, is debuting two more casual concepts this summer.

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‘Close reading’ is a solution for students looking to live a good life

Education should not just be about teaching young people skills for the workforce, but also making them ready to be part of society.

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GUEST COLUMN

Sandy Springs has a choice. Will the city be designed around kids or cars?

A citizen and father reflects on the 20-year anniversary of the city’s founding and the 2026 Transportation Master Plan, sharing insights on growth and sustainability.

May 29, 2026
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‘Twas the night before summer break

It's the end of the school year. No more last-minute assignments and frantic moments for parents.

May 30, 2026
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Why Greg Dolezal’s anti-Sharia law ads could help him win lieutenant governor

Survey shows American attitudes to Islam, warnings about political correctness in Europe sway many Republican voters.

May 29, 2026

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Keisha Lance Bottoms and Jon Ossoff campaign rally

PHOTOS: Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms hit campaign trail

Sen. Jon Ossoff and gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms joined forces in a rally for each other's election bids.

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Alpharetta, Ga: "Weird Al" Yankovic playing "Canadian Idiot" at Ameris Bank Ampitheatre. Yankovic played a stunningly wide array of his humorous songs Sunday night along with matching costume changes and video montages. Photo taken Sunday May 31, 2026 at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre. 060126 weird al (RYAN FLEISHER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION)

Weird Al Yankovic

"Weird Al" Yankovic graced his largest Atlanta stage ever in his lengthy career, drawing more than 10,000 fans to Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta May 31, 2026.

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PHOTOS: Georgia Tech baseball falters in Atlanta Regional final

Georgia Tech lost 15-8 Sunday, setting up a rubber match with Oklahoma on Monday that will decide who advances.