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The Irish Exit
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New York-based Irish bar opens in Centennial Yards this week

‘Split the G’ and enjoy an Irish ‘spice bag’ at Irish Exit once it opens in downtown Atlanta on Friday.

The Interlock

Check out FIFA World Cup parties, a Juneteenth dinner this week in Atlanta

Catch a soccer watch party at Daily Chew, get tickets for a chef collaboration dinner celebrating Juneteenth and kick off the start of the 2026 World Cup.

Anita Safo, Reja Made, Tochi Ezeokonkwo and Leslie Jonah dine at Le Nouveau Maquis on Saturday, June 6, 2026 in Tucker. (Frankie Cole for the AJC)

New customers flock to metro Atlanta’s West African restaurants

West African restaurants are growing around metro Atlanta, with interest in the cuisine broadening to new audiences.

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Lt. Gov. Burt Jones: Ga. deserves a governor with a track record of success

‘Georgia needs someone who money can’t buy and who has the strong record to back up their promises.’

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Atlanta police Chief Schierbaum: You can’t arrest your way to a safe city

Why investing in neighborhood health is the most durable crime-reduction strategy Atlanta has.

June 8, 2026
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Georgia faces a maternal health crisis. Virginia showed us a path forward.

The Old Dominion’s new ‘Momnibus’ bills demonstrate how the Peach State can prioritize families’ healthcare needs.

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Georgia can feed its children and support its farmers

Expanding access to free school meals and strengthening Georgia’s farm-to-school pipeline can improve student outcomes and help our agriculture industry.

June 8, 2026

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Anita Safo, Reja Made, Tochi Ezeokonkwo and Leslie Jonah dine at Le Nouveau Maquis on Saturday, June 6, 2026 in Tucker. (Frankie Cole for the AJC)

PHOTOS: West African restaurant Le Nouveau Maquis

The popular eatery opened a second location in Tucker in February.

UGA vs. Mississippi State

PHOTOS: Georgia baseball on its way to College World Series

The Georgia Bulldogs held off Mississippi State for the second straight day Sunday to come away with a 11-9 victory and win the Athens Super Regional, earning a trip to the Co...

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PHOTOS: Georgia Tech loses pivotal game to Oklahoma in baseball regionals

The Yellow Jackets, a No. 2 overall seed fielding their most acclaimed team in program history, didn’t make it past the Atlanta Regional.