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July 16, 2013

Atlanta Ferris Wheel: Skyview Atlanta

The Skyview Atlanta Ferris Wheel offer riders an aerial view of downtown Atlanta above Centennial Olympic Park
Getting ready for the game

Inside the SEC

Complete look of what's happening across the Southeastern Conference
Dogwood Festival 2010

Georgia Festivals

Festivals in Georgia and metro Atlanta
Grady Memorial Hospital

Atlanta Hospitals

News, guides and resources about hospitals near Atlanta, Georgia
Lun Lun the panda at Zoo Atlanta

Zoo Atlanta

Come visit the more than 1,500 animals including the Giant Pandas at Zoo Atlanta in Grant Park
Suspect pleads not guilty in Dunwoody killing

Dunwoody Day Care Murder

The latest headlines in the case of Rusty Sneiderman, who was shot to death outside his child's day care center in Dunwoody, Ga., Nov. 18, 2010.

More topics in the news from Atlanta, Georgia and the world

Voting Rights Act: Georgia and the South

Have the states of the South, including Georgia, moved far enough from the bitter days of civil rights abuses to be trusted to make election laws without federal supervision? The U.S. Supreme Court issues a major ruling about the 1965 Voting Rights Act

43 Trips From Atlanta

The AJC picked 43 favorite destinations. Now it's your turn. What cities would make your list? Use #ajctravel on Instagram and Twitter to tell us and to share your photos.

March on Washington: 50th anniversary of Dr. King Dream Speech

The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on Aug. 28, 1963, was one of the largest human rights rallies in U.S. history, calling for civil and economic rights for African-Americans. Martin Luther King, Jr., gave his historic "I Have a Dream" speech.

DeKalb's embattled schools

Follow the AJC's up-to-the-minute coverage of the DeKalb County school crisis, replacements for the ousted school board members and DeKalb's threatened accreditation.

The Oscars

Latest news on the Academy Awards, the Oscars, in Los Angeles

Grammy Awards

Get the latest news, photos and videos about the music industry's biggest night

Special Section: Egypt in Transition

Latest news, photos and video on the summer 2013 military coup in Egypt

Emmy Awards

Get the latest news, photos and videos about the Emmy Awards

Your guide to healthcare reform

Now's the time to take action. See how the Affordable Care Act affects you.

Special section: The Royal Baby

Latest news, photos and video about Kate Middleton and the Royal Baby.

Special section: Back to school

Check out our section for the tips, tricks and how-tos that parents of students of any age can use this school year.

Special section: Aaron Hernandez

Latest developments after NFL star Aaron Hernandez is arrested for murder.

Special Section: Immigration Reform

Latest news on the U.S. immigration reform debate.

Edward Snowden

Edward Joseph Snowden (born June 21, 1983) is a former technical contractor for the NSA who leaked details of top-secret American and British government mass surveillance programs to the press.

Nelson Mandela

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (born 7/18/18) is a South African politician who served as President of South Africa from 1994-1999, the first ever to be elected in a fully democratic election. He had been an anti-apartheid activist & was jailed for 27 years.

Special section: George Zimmerman

Latest news, photos, videos and more from the George Zimmerman trial.

Same-Sex Marriage

Same-sex marriage, also known as gay marriage, is marriage between two persons of the same biological sex or gender identity. Legal recognition of same-sex marriage is sometimes referred to as marriage equality.

2013 Hurricane Guide

Radar maps, latest news, videos and more to keep you current on the latest storm developments.

Guide to summer fun

Search local events, find great summer recipes, travel tips and more in our special summer fun section.

Pope Francis

The new leader of the Roman Catholic Church is making his first visit to South America as pope, spending 7 days in Brazil, joining legions of young Catholics converging for the church's World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro.

Prince George of Cambridge (George Alexander Louis)

Prince George is the firstborn child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Duchess Kate. He is third in line to the British Throne

UPS

All about UPS

Halloween Guide

Your guide to Halloween events, news, tips and everything spooky

AP interactive: Bradley Manning Trial and WikiLeaks

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Hotoberfest kicks off another season of beer festivals

Hotoberfest kicks off season of beer festivals

Looking for something to do this weekend? If you are a beer lover, you might want to check out Hotoberfest 2013 at Historic Fourth Ward Park on North Avenue.

APS superintendent: Close 13 schools

Image hurts, helps in search for new superintendent

The hunt for a new leader of Atlanta Public Schools has picked up steam, with superintendent candidates being targeted from across the country to replace Erroll Davis, who will retire next year.

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