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The strange story behind Georgia's first removed Confederate monument

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Review: Easy to be smitten by ‘Emma’ from Shakespeare Tavern, Belle Esprit

Review of "Emma," an Atlanta Shakespeare Company and Belle Esprit Theatre Collective co-production that's a charming, fresh take on Jane Austen’s romantic comedy.

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Atlanta Ballet’s ‘Frida’ seeks beauty, complexity in portrait of artist

Sharing the role of Frida Kahlo, dancer Larissa Capitanio Dal’Santo calls preparation ‘such an intense process.’

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15 family-friendly events in Atlanta this weekend

Highlights include arts festivals, garden tours and Mother’s Day doings.

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Truist Park goes bananas — plus more Atlanta dining news

Truist Park’s menu goes bananas, another metro-Atlanta Starbucks unionizes and more from the local food and dining scene.

The Farmhouse

These Atlanta restaurants are serving special menus for Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is on Sunday, and metro Atlanta restaurants are preparing for a rush of diners hoping to celebrate with special brunches, flower bars and mimosas.

We found the best biscuit in Atlanta
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Inside the AJC's ultimate biscuit taste test

We put six biscuits to the test — no butter, just flavor, texture and structure. There was one clear winner.

GUEST COLUMNIST

If Georgia Democrats want to win the governorship, we must let former Republicans in

Georgia Democratic Party voters should not be imposing purity tests on former Republicans like Geoff Duncan if they are serious about recapturing the Governor's mansion.

May 8, 2026
GUEST COLUMN

Gwinnett Young Democrats: Why we won’t support this ex-Republican for governor

Gwinnett County Young Democrats board members are encouraging voters to choose anyone but former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan.

May 8, 2026
DAVID PLAZAS

America at 250: Georgia cities like Eatonton restore our faith in democracy

Seven small and rural Peach State cities are hosting exhibits as part of the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum on Main Street ‘Voices and Votes’ program.

May 7, 2026
NEDRA RHONE

Bellwood Coffee painted over a mural and missed what matters most

Murals aren’t just paint on walls. Preserving Jovita Moore’s legacy is how Bellwood Coffee can truly serve its community and stand by its values.

May 2, 2026

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PHOTOS: AJC Photos of the Month -- April 2026

Easter sunrise service on top of Stone Mountain, golfer Rory McIlroy repeats as Masters champion at Augusta National, the Atlanta Hawks end their season in the playoffs agains...

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PHOTOS: Georgia Tech graduates class of 2026

Georgia Tech bachelor's degree graduates gathered Thursday for their 2026 commencement at McCamish Pavilion. Sen. Raphael Warnock was the keynote speaker.

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PHOTOS: Athletes to give college graduates a pep talk for life

Among the list of academics and celebrities, athletes join the team of keynote speakers at college graduations, in metro Atlanta and nationally. (Ron Adar / SOPA Images/Sipa U...