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‘Human composting’ is a thing. It’ll soon be legal in Georgia
Gov. Brian Kemp recently signed a bill legalizing ‘terramation’ as a method for disposing of a deceased person’s body.
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Kemp and Trump huddle over Senate race as GOP field grows
Gov. Brian Kemp and President Donald Trump met quietly Saturday in Washington to discuss unifying behind a Republican Senate candidate in Georgia.
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Atlanta police preparing for major safety challenges with international soccer event
Officials predict as many as 300,000 people will be in town for the Worle Cup matches.
Georgia's Prison Problem
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More than $600M to overhaul a prison system in crisis. But it’s just the start
The state budget signed by Gov. Kemp includes millions for the first step in reforming a woefully understaffed system, as highlighted by an AJC investigation.
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Arts and Entertainment
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Celebrate all things Virginia-Highland during Porchfest
The festival returns for its fifth year on Saturday, featuring more than 100 bands, 50 artists selling wares, and 25 food trucks.
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‘I’m Just Living Some Life, Okay?’ lends texture to everyday life
Atlanta artist Honey Pierre’s weavings convey a universal familiarity that invites viewers to put themselves into her pictures.
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20 of the most memorable TV shows, films that are set in Atlanta
From ‘Gone With the Wind’ to ‘Will Trent,’ Atlanta has been the setting for plenty of notable and sometimes legendary films and TV shows.
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Atlanta ranks 9th most affordable city, but capital living still ain’t cheap
According to Motley Fool Money, Georgia's capital is one of the most affordable cities in the United States for 2025. That being said, things still aren't cheap in Atlanta.
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'The system didn’t know what to do with a student like me': Usher gives advice to Emory grads
Atlanta-bred singer was awarded an honorary doctorate and told students a college degree still matters in his commencement speech.
Hyundai metaplant investment shows importance of Georgia-Korea partnership
The Peach State has welcomed tens of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars thanks to this relationship, says the Georgia Commissioner of Economic Development.
The pope is Black, maybe?
The pope’s family story is the very embodiment of America’s unique history.
AI should be a partner, not a ghostwriter, for students
Teachers can show students how to use AI to generate ideas, explore sources, and to assist with editing — so long as students make that content their own.
Small adjustments can improve our traffic in big ways
Metro Atlanta is a hotbed for business and even innovation. But that attractivity will only bring more traffic.
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Peachtree with a Purpose supports track club’s efforts year-round
All the attention surrounding The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race goes a long way toward helping support the Atlanta Track Club.
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PHOTOS: Braves win it in 9th over Nationals
Nationals visit Truist Park on Monday, May 12, 2025 for the start of a four-game series with the Braves.
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PHOTOS: Emory University spring 2025 graduation
Atlanta entertainer Usher spoke to Emory University graduating students at their commencement ceremonies on Monday in Atlanta.
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PHOTOS: Braves fall to Pirates in walk-off fashion
After coming back from a 3-0 deficit in the 8th inning, the Braves fell to the Pirates 4-3 when Pittsburgh scored a run in the bottom of the 9th.