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Hey Nothing indie-fold duo of Tyler Mabry and Harlow Philips

An Athens duo nearly quit music last year. Now, they’re back with a debut album

Folk outfit Hey, Nothing dropped their major label debut record “Hound” on Aug. 21, following a hiatus to determine their future in music.

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Fall Arts Guide 2026: Don’t miss these top 10 fall events

Festivals celebrating music, food, movies and books are among the season’s highlights.

Let Me Put U On: Why the Aunt Viv latte at Portrait Coffee made me feel right at home
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Let Me Put U On: Why the Aunt Viv latte at Portrait Coffee feels like home

Najja Parker rarely strays from her usual coffee order, but Black culture nods at West End roastery give her something new to consider.

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(From left) Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson at a rally in Columbus on Aug. 13, 2026; Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms at a rally in Atlanta on May 31, 2026. (Abbey Cutrer for the AJC; Arvin Temkar/AJC)

A rare face-to-face clash jolts Georgia governor’s race

Extraordinary encounter spills into Rick Jackson’s rally, where Gov. Brian Kemp and other Republicans sharpened attacks on Keisha Lance Bottoms’ record.

DeKalb County Superior Court Judge Yolanda Parker-Smith admitted this week it was wrong for her to briefly jail a lawyer and threaten to jail prosecutors, including District Attorney Sherry Boston. (AJC FILE)

DeKalb judge admits wrongdoing, seeks reprimand in misconduct case

Yolanda Parker-Smith says a harsher sanction is not warranted because she did not act in bad faith or with bias.

Beyond BuHI: Bene Korean BBQ

Beyond BuHi: 5 more spots for global flavors across metro Atlanta

August’s exploration of immigrant cuisine visits a Chinese bakery, a Korean BBQ grill and a Grant Park Filipino restaurant.

GUEST COLUMN

Affordable, reliable electricity requires more production and better delivery

U.S. Department of Energy seeks public comment by Sept. 7 on new needs assessment to help guide future policy.

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GUEST COLUMN

As war rages, Ukraine celebrates Independence Day with help from metro Atlanta

Rotarians in Gwinnett County and beyond are helping provide funding for prosthetics and other medical help for casualties.

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AJC CONTRIBUTOR

Flock cameras protect communities. Opponents are misguided.

There should be a balance between privacy and security, but I would prefer we rapidly round up the bad guys and put them in the prisons.

Aug 21, 2026
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Trading down: Why some drivers are choosing smaller, cheaper cars again

One sign that Americans don’t always want the biggest vehicle available is the rise in demand for smaller trucks and SUVs.

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Photos: Buford defeats Gainesville in season opener

Buford football defeated Gainesville 39-19 on Aug, 22, 2026.

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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.

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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.