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Overview of the House chamber at the Georgia Legislature in Atlanta back in March. Lawmakers adjourned for the year in April. But they are scheduled to return for a special session next week. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

The Georgia special legislative session almost nobody wanted

As Georgia hosts the World Cup and Republicans battle in runoffs, Georgia lawmakers prepare to return for a redistricting fight that could reshape political power.

A new sphere, screening tech and parking: How the Atlanta airport has prepared for FIFA

These MARTA stations will have new faregates by the first World Cup match

Most of the downtown stations are expected to have the new gates installed by Monday.

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Turtle light fight still burns bright at Buc-ee’s exit along I-95

Wildlife experts say the nighttime glow cast by the tall towers is disrupting sea turtles and their hatchlings during the nesting season on Georgia’s coast.

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Dennis Quaid starring in new AMC ‘Thunder Road’ series shooting in Georgia

It’s about a stock car racing family and is in partnership with NASCAR.

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Check out 6 summer beach reads that boast boatloads of humor and romance

Books by Atlanta bestselling authors Mary Kay Andrews and Emily Giffin top the list.

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Amid World Cup pomp, photographs honor quiet grit of college cheerleaders

Georgia State professor and photographer Jill Frank spotlights Brenau cheerleaders’ grit in black-and-white portraits at Atlanta’s Center during the World Cup spotlight.

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Georgia lawmaker have just one job they need to do during special session

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Georgia lawmakers can erase Black districts. That doesn’t mean they should.

Black and minority voices matter in the U.S. House and Georgia General Assembly.

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Car shopping? There are more choices than ever

Even if you’re a car buyer with highly niche needs, there’s almost certainly a vehicle, be it new or used, to meet your demands.

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Braves Country Fest

PHOTOS: Inaugural Braves Country Fest hits a home run

As the Atlanta Braves played an away game against the New York Mets, fans still packed out Truist Park for an entirely different celebration.

Big Boi plays to his hometown crowd at Decatur WatchFest '26 on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Decatur Square. (Ryan Fleisher for the AJC)

PHOTOS: Big Boi performs at Decatur WatchFest '26

Big Boi and Sleepy Brown perform at Decatur Watchfest '26 at Decatur Square on Thursday, June 11, 2026. The monthlong festival coincides with the FIFA World Cup in Atlanta.

Atlanta FIFA Fan Festival

PHOTOS: FIFA Fan Fest starts in downtown Atlanta

Soccer fans turn out for World Cup festivities at Centennial Olympic Park. Mexico faced South Afrida Thursday on the first day of FIFA World Cup action.