Weekend Reads
Customs asked for his phone passcode. Now he faces a felony.
Authorities say Sam Tunick gave Customs officers a passcode that deleted his phone’s contents when they asked to search it. He now faces a felony charge.
Pro hockey and ‘the A word’ dominate North Point Mall redevelopment debate
Alpharetta City Council slated to decide Monday whether to approve Jamestown’s North Point Mall redevelopment pitch.
His song about Waffle House went viral. Then the company fired him.
Edric Riley’s ‘Waffy Options’ got more than 1 million views on TikTok.
Olivia Dean explores the ‘Art of Loving’ at fun and flirty Atlanta concert
With Atlanta singer Baby Rose, Grammy winner Olivia Dean brought the ‘Art of Loving Tour’ to State Farm Arena.
Golden retriever turns football star in Atlanta author’s YA debut
Atlanta author A.J. Symon's young adult novel "Golden Boy" imagines what would happen if a dog transformed into a boy.
Giddy up! Meet the Atlanta group building community for queer country dancing
More than 500 people gathered in Atlanta for Hoedown South, a four-day convention celebrating queer country dancing, lessons and community.
Trading down: Why some drivers are choosing smaller, cheaper cars again
Aug 21, 2026Flock camera resistance is just the beginning. Let’s avoid a ‘1984′ scenario.
As Atlanta wakens to the danger of mass surveillance, the solution isn’t trading one brand of camera for another. It’s regulating the industry.
Aug 20, 2026Flock cameras protect communities. Opponents are misguided.
Flock Safety camera opposition has grown, first by liberals and now by some conservatives, over privacy concerns. However, the cameras are saving lives and rescuing kids.
Aug 21, 2026APS should remember the bargain it made on Atlanta’s TADs
Atlanta Public Schools should not be pressured to agree to extend Tax Allocation Districts at Mayor Andre Dickens' request. Instead, it should maintain its independence.
Aug 21, 2026If Atlanta Public Schools board extends TADs, future funding will be at risk
Atlanta Public Schools board of education should not vote to extend Tax Allocation Districts, which will divert funding away from future generations of students.
Aug 21, 2026
Travel
Columbia, where the South drops the act
Birmingham is for lovers
Revival as a way of life in Charlotte
Photo
Photos: Buford defeats Gainesville in season opener
Buford football defeated Gainesville 39-19 on Aug, 22, 2026.
PHOTOS: No. 1 Cartersville shuts out Hiram in season opener
Cartersville, which was last a preseason No. 1 when Trevor Lawrence was quarterback, shuts out Hiram, 48-0, in season opener on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.
PHOTOS: Former UGA standout Quincy Carter leads Heritage to win over Cedar Shoals
Former UGA standout Quincy Carter, in his first year as a head coach, lead Heritage to 38-14 win over Cedar Shoals on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.
