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Georgia politicians court midterm voters amid shutdown blame game

The federal government shutdown is the focus of both Republicans and Democrats, with obvious disagreement over who's to blame.

Government shutdown slows operations but not visitors at Georgia parks

Visitors to Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park encounter locked bathrooms and a closed parking lot on the fourth day of the government shutdown.

Furloughed CDC workers raced to get work done before shutdown

Some feel like pawns, some need the rest, all just want public health work to get done.

Metro Atlanta journalist Mario Guevara deported Friday after legal battle

The former Georgia resident, who entered the U.S. in 2004, posted a video of his arrival to his native El Salvador.

Sports This Weekend

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Georgia defense finally plays to its standard and suffocates Kentucky

Kentucky is limited offensively, but Georgia finally played closer to its defensive standard against the Wildcats Saturday in a dominant 35-14 win.

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BULLDOGS

Kirby Smart hammers home the importance of fast starts after win over Kentucky

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart stressed the importance of his team getting off to a fast start during his postgame comments after the win over Kentucky on Saturday.

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Mark Stoops: ‘No quit in me’ after Georgia hammers Kentucky, 35-14

Mark Stoops, speaking in the postgame of a 35-14 loss to Georgia, denied a radio report that he approached administration seeking to negotiate a buyout after last season.

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MLB

Alex Anthopoulos discusses Braves’ manager opening

President of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos said the Braves are starting interviews this weekend to hire just their fourth manager since 1990.

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BULLDOGS

Third-down turnaround makes a noticeable difference for Georgia football

Georgia struggled mightily on third down on both offense and defense against Alabama but improved both against Kentucky in a dominant 35-14 win on Saturday.

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NBA

Dyson Daniels looking to take next step

After winning the NBA's Most Improved Player Award last season, Hawks guard Dyson Daniels is looking to build on that and get even better.

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Peach State Products: Ex-Columbia RB Jadan Baugh powers Florida over Texas

The latest highlights from former Georgia high school football players and athletes who are continuing at the collegiate and pro level.

Weekend Things to Do

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15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend

Highlights include Decatur Book Festival, Atlanta Greek Festival and Gwinnett Balloon Glow.

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6 fall hikes in and around Atlanta to help color your world

Jonah McDonald and Zana Pouncey, authors of the two-volume “Hiking Intown Atlanta’s Hidden Forests" guidebooks, suggest six metro hikes perfect for enjoying fall colors.

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FROM UATL

Going to Decatur Book Festival? Check out UATL’s October recommendations

A list of Black culture-themed books being spotlighted during Decatur Book Festival's 20th anniversary on Oct. 3-4.

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Chattahoochee County football coach Mike Nash dies

Nash, 51, was Dunwoody’s head coach from 2015 to 2024 and took the Chattahoochee County job in February.

Bowdon avenges last season’s key region loss to Manchester with a rout

Manchester defeated Bowdon in region play last season, though the Red Devils got their revenge by beating the Blue Devils in the state championship game.

Friday football recap: No. 1 team survives in overtime after trailing 34-14

Kell, Thomson and Bleckley County — all unranked — upset ranked teams in Week 8 of the Georgia high school football season.

Giovanni Tuggle, Casey Barner anchor state’s elite 2028 recruiting class

Casey Barner and Dawson Jacobs headline a strong sophomore class in Georgia.

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Ted’s Montana Grill will fill gap on Marietta Square, and more from metro Atlanta’s restaurant scene

Ted’s Montana Grill will be taking over a long-empty lot on Marietta Square that was once referred to as the “Marietta Mudhole.”

21 food and drink events to check out this October in metro Atlanta

Here's a big list of food and drink events to enjoy in metro Atlanta this October.

‘Food desert to food paradise’: A tour of Adair Park

From sandwiches to cocktails — and a homemade pie festival — get a taste of this Atlanta neighborhood.

Everything you need to know about the inaugural Hostess City Food and Wine Fest

This month’s roundup of coastal Georgia dining news takes a deep dive into plans for the first Hostess City Food & Wine Fest in Savannah.

Georgia and Metro News

CONCERT REVIEW

Chris Brown ‘breezes’ through 20-year career with lengthy set list in Atlanta

For roughly 2 1/2 hours Friday, Chris Brown performs nearly 60 songs from his 20-year career, flying through the set list at a relentless pace that often felt overwhelming.

‘She sparked a movement’: Atlanta primatologists reflect on Jane Goodall

Jane Goodall, who died Wednesday at age 91, said: "What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”

Stopping the spread of coyotes may be a lost cause

Coyotes now live in all of Georgia's 159 counties, including suburban and rural areas. Trying to stop their spread might be a futile effort.

Judge sets 14-day deadline to name new prosecutor in Fulton Trump case

If a new prosecutor in the election interference case isn't named in two weeks, the judge could dismiss the case.

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AJC HER+STORY

How one woman worked her way to the top of a motorcycle dealership

WOW Motorcycles says it is the world’s largest woman-owned independent motorcycle and powersports shop.

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How the Atlanta Dream built a fan community: Read and watch this

The final score notwithstanding, the Dream are building a fan base. And in an in-depth article on UATL, Gavin Godfrey explores the team’s standing in Atlanta.

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Scared of AI? This Atlanta nonprofit founder’s advice: Embrace it

Kayla Life wants to help close the digital divide via education and apprenticeship programs in fields like graphic design, digital marketing and IT project management.

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FROM UATL

‘It’s UATL’ podcast: Exploring the connections between Voodoo, Hoodoo and Christianity

Hosts Nedra Rhone, Najja Parker, DeAsia Paige and Brooke Leigh Howard talk about diasporic traditions with filmmaker Tyson Horne.

FROM UATL

‘Sinners’ success sparks conversations around African spirituality beyond Christianity

Ryan Coogler’s cinematic hit “Sinners” has been praised for its inclusion of African diasporic spiritual practices.

Opinion and Voices

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GUEST COLUMN

As an OB-GYN who took Tylenol during pregnancy, I know acetaminophen is safe

President Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told pregnant mothers not to take Tylenol that it's linked to autism in children.

GUEST COLUMN

Trump wants National Guard in U.S. cities. Here’s what the law says.

The National Guard has been deployed to Los Angeles and Washington, and soon to other cities, because Trump wants the military to use them to practice urban warfare.

THE STEERING COLUMN

Is this the Corvette of the future?

The Corvette’s "future is broad enough for purists and newcomers alike," writes Kelley Blue Book and Autotrader Senior Editor Brian Moody.

GUEST COLUMN

Don’t confuse abortion and IVF: Fetal personhood raises different questions

Despite efforts to conflate abortion and in-vitro fertilization, these two procedures are very different and should be treated as such under secular and religious law.

GUEST COLUMN

Atlanta will lose its soul if it abandons diversity and inclusion commitment

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport stands to lose millions of dollars because of its commitment to diversity programs at a time of federal DEI pushback.

Dining Guide

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Atlanta’s 50 best restaurants

The Atlanta 50 is back. AJC dining critics Ligaya Figueras and Henri Hollis guide you to where food, drink, service and atmosphere combine for the best metro restaurants.

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Every meal at Atlanta's Mujō is a once-in-a-lifetime experience

You’ll never have the same meal twice at Mujō — and that’s the point.

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Behind the scenes: A Q&A about the making of the Atlanta 50

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Politics

Government shutdown slows operations but not visitors at Georgia parks

Visitors to Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park encounter locked bathrooms and a closed parking lot on the fourth day of the government shutdown.

5 Georgia Legislature seats Republicans could lose in 2026

There are five seats in the Georgia General Assembly where Democrats were within about 9 points of winning last year.

Election 2026: Who’s running for office in Georgia

Here’s who has officially announced a run for some of the more noteworthy and competitive Georgia offices.

Metro Atlanta

CONCERT REVIEW

Chris Brown ‘breezes’ through 20-year career with lengthy set list in Atlanta

For roughly 2 1/2 hours Friday, Chris Brown performs nearly 60 songs from his 20-year career, flying through the set list at a relentless pace that often felt overwhelming.

‘She sparked a movement’: Atlanta primatologists reflect on Jane Goodall

Jane Goodall, who died Wednesday at age 91, said: "What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”

Furloughed CDC workers raced to get work done before shutdown

Some feel like pawns, some need the rest, all just want public health work to get done.

Georgia

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Stopping the spread of coyotes may be a lost cause

Coyotes now live in all of Georgia's 159 counties, including suburban and rural areas. Trying to stop their spread might be a futile effort.

Judge sets 14-day deadline to name new prosecutor in Fulton Trump case

If a new prosecutor in the election interference case isn't named in two weeks, the judge could dismiss the case.

Senate panel says Fani Willis will testify in November

The Fulton County district attorney will testify under oath Nov. 13.

Opinion

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OPINION

Trump wants National Guard in U.S. cities. Here’s what the law says.

The National Guard has been deployed to Los Angeles and Washington, and soon to other cities, because Trump wants the military to use them to practice urban warfare.

As an OB-GYN who took Tylenol during pregnancy, I know acetaminophen is safe

President Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told pregnant mothers not to take Tylenol that it's linked to autism in children.

Don’t confuse abortion and IVF: Fetal personhood raises different questions

Despite efforts to conflate abortion and in-vitro fertilization, these two procedures are very different and should be treated as such under secular and religious law.

Falcons

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Quarterly report card: Will the real Falcons stand up?

The Falcons reached their early bye week with a 2-2 record, leaving the unanswered question of how good the team really is.

5 former Falcons advance for Pro Football Hall of Fame in seniors category

Also on the list of 52 players — which will be cut down to 25, then nine and finally three finalists for the Class of 2026 — was 1950s Georgia Tech star Maxie Baughan.

Dirty Birds Dispatch: A shot to end the playoff drought?

We also talk with Kyle Pitts and find out who the better locker room DJs are.

Bulldogs

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Mark Stoops: ‘No quit in me’ after Georgia hammers Kentucky, 35-14

Mark Stoops, speaking in the postgame of a 35-14 loss to Georgia, denied a radio report that he approached administration seeking to negotiate a buyout after last season.

Georgia defense finally plays to its standard and suffocates Kentucky

Kentucky is limited offensively, but Georgia finally played closer to its defensive standard against the Wildcats Saturday in a dominant 35-14 win.

Third-down turnaround makes a noticeable difference for Georgia football

Georgia struggled mightily on third down on both offense and defense against Alabama but improved both against Kentucky in a dominant 35-14 win on Saturday.

Georgia Tech

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Future Yellow Jackets: A weekly look at Georgia Tech football commitments

Each week, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution looks at how Georgia Tech football commitments are faring during their respective senior seasons.

Georgia Tech switching to Under Armour for uniforms, apparel

Georgia Tech's contract with Adidas runs through summer 2026, when apparel will switch to Under Armour.

Coach Karen Blair aims to showcase fast team in 1st season with Georgia Tech

Hired in April, Blair has been assembling a staff and piecing together a roster for her maiden voyage as the coach of Tech women’s basketball.

Hawks

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Dyson Daniels looking to take next step

After winning the NBA's Most Improved Player Award last season, Hawks guard Dyson Daniels is looking to build on that and get even better.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s versatility connects the Hawks on both sides of the ball

New Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker is using his versatile skill set on and off the court to connect with his new teammates.

For new GM Onsi Saleh, a lot riding on Kristaps Porzingis’ health

Kristaps Porzingis, the centerpiece of general manager Onsi Saleh’s busy offseason, is healthy and is going to play a lot of games. So says Saleh himself.

Braves

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Alex Anthopoulos discusses Braves’ manager opening

President of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos said the Braves are starting interviews this weekend to hire just their fourth manager since 1990.

A salute to Brian Snitker, who took remarkable path in becoming Braves lifer

The Atlanta Braves celebrated Brian Snitker on Wednesday, when he retired as manager after a prosperous tenure from May 2016 until now.

Why the Braves should retire Brian Snitker’s jersey number

Snitker gave his entire professional career to the Braves organization, and the vast majority of it was at the minor-league level, where he was not living a life of comfort.

United

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Atlanta United likely to continue trying new things as season winds down

With three matches left, Deila switches up pairings and positions to see what works.

FIFA reveals ball design for 2026 World Cup

The design includes a maple leaf for Canada, an eagle for Mexico and a star for the U.S.

Expanded Atlanta United training ground could house World Cup teams

Though the focus of the expansion was on continuing to develop Atlanta United’s first team, Atlanta United 2 and its academy, it became clear it also could host other teams.

High Schools

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Three teams shake up region races with upsets in high school football Week 7

Here is our ranking of the most surprising and notable games of Georgia high school football week 7.

South Georgia team becomes fifth GHSA program with midseason coaching change

There typically are only one or two midseason coaching changes in Georgia, but this has been an unusual year.

How the new top-10 teams in each GHSA classification fared in Week 7

Nine teams fall out of ranking after last week’s games.

More Sports

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Miami makes bid for No. 1, Carson Beck tops Florida State

Miami scored a big road win at Florida State that should get the Hurricanes strong consideration for the No. 1 ranking

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Panthers can’t hold halftime lead in loss to Dukes

Georgia State fell 14-7 to James Madison on Saturday in its Sun Belt opener. Georgia State remains winless against FBS opponents this season and falls to 1-4 on the season.

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Atlanta TV sports listings

A look at the TV listings for major sporting events for Atlanta today and this week.

Food & Dining

Atlanta’s 50 best restaurants

The Atlanta 50 is back. AJC dining critics Ligaya Figueras and Henri Hollis guide you to where food, drink, service and atmosphere combine for the best metro restaurants.

Ted’s Montana Grill will fill gap on Marietta Square, and more from metro Atlanta’s restaurant scene

Ted’s Montana Grill will be taking over a long-empty lot on Marietta Square that was once referred to as the “Marietta Mudhole.”

Eats on Ponce to close this month after three decades of operation

After 32 years of serving comfort food, Eats on Ponce de Leon Avenue will close Oct. 18.

UATL

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FROM UATL

How Outkast’s style sets the stage for their timeless Southern hip-hop

As Outkast's music evolved over their 20-plus years, so did their fashion, from Southern hip-hop streetwear to Afrofuturist funk surrealism — and many stops in between.

FROM UATL

‘It’s UATL’ podcast: Exploring the connections between Voodoo, Hoodoo and Christianity

Hosts Nedra Rhone, Najja Parker, DeAsia Paige and Brooke Leigh Howard talk to an expert about African spirituality.

FROM UATL

Going to Decatur Book Festival? Check out UATL’s October recommendations

A list of Black culture-themed books being spotlighted during Decatur Book Festival's 20th anniversary on Oct. 3-4.

Things to Do

Government shutdown slows operations but not visitors at Georgia parks

Visitors to Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park encounter locked bathrooms and a closed parking lot on the fourth day of the government shutdown.

CNN’s live news feed will soon leave HBO Max. Here’s why.

HBO Max integrated the 24/7 CNN feed about two years ago.

Where can I find it?

Sabine Morrow helps readers find gluten-free shortbread cookies and shops that buy silver.

Lifestyle

OPINION

Tylenol or tough it out? Either way, moms can’t win

Trump's misleading comments on acetaminophen and autism have cued the confusion, concern and, in some cases, guilt felt by pregnant women and mothers across the country.

Fewer than 10% of Americans get enough fiber

Fiber is going viral. TikTok creators and brands are stepping in to help with "fibermaxxing" — a new wellness trend you didn’t see coming, but probably need.

6 tips to keep your immune system strong this fall and winter

Sniffle season is here. From flu shots to immune-boosting foods, here are ways to stay healthy all season long.

Entertainment

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Atlanta ‘Parent Trap’ actress lives out dreams on ‘Dancing with the Stars’

Atlanta's Elaine Hendrix ("The Parent Trap") was once a pro dancer. After a car accident in 1992, she pursued acting. With "Dancing With the Stars," she can dance again.

As film industry declines, Georgia has become a hotspot for game shows

Georgia is losing the battle for big-budget films to other countries and states, but it has found a consolation prize: game shows.

In ‘Chad Powers,’ Glen Powell plays Georgia football: fake college edition

"Chad Powers" stars Glen Powell as a disgraced former football player on a fictional Georgia team who seeks redemption via prosthetics and a rube character he makes up.

Travel

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5 unique Southeastern museums to scratch your culture itch

Dedicated to a singular subject offers deep dives on an artist, a sports figure, a pop culture icon and more.

This Southern Living ‘Best Fall Getaway’ is less than 3 hours from Atlanta

This North Carolina plateau has a lot on offer.

Soak in history and healing at Virginia’s Warm Springs

Soak in history at Virginia’s Warm Springs, a centuries-old spa town with mineral pools, mountain trails and charming inns.

Wellness

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Beauty sleep’s not a myth. It makes a big difference.

Need your beauty sleep? You're not the only one. It's sound health advice that's scientifically backed.

OPINION

Tylenol or tough it out? Either way, moms can’t win

Trump's misleading comments on acetaminophen and autism have cued the confusion, concern and, in some cases, guilt felt by pregnant women and mothers across the country.

October wellness means dogs, pink beer and rollerblading

Wellness in Atlanta this month isn’t just fitness classes. It’s shelter pets, survivor-led brews and rollerblading joy along the Beltline.

Special Features

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PHOTOS: Georgia bounces back against Kentucky

After a stinging loss to Alabama, Georgia's football plays host to Kentucky in Athens. The Bulldogs led 21-7 at halftime and went on to a 35-14 victory.

PHOTOS: Chris Brown returns to Atlanta

Grammy-winning performer Chris Brown returned to the city for his third show after performing twice at Truist Park during Labor Day weekend.

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AJC Photos of the Month -- September 2025

A memorial service for DeKalb firefighter Preston Fant at Truist Park, Atlanta Hawks media day, the U.S.