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Midtown Atlanta eyesore acquired for future park in eight-figure deal
The Midtown Improvement District closed on its purchase of the 4-acre undeveloped lot at 98 14th St.
Memorial Day
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Her cellphone vanished in a lethal drone strike. Then came a ‘miracle.’
A soldier's quest to find the owner of lost-and-found iPhone in Jordan led him to dial 'Mama Bear,' a call that allowed the Sanders family to 'see' their late daughter again.
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Memorial Day travelers, meet the Atlanta airport’s new parking rates
Officials say increased fees are vital to pay for the huge new decks under construction and to manage demand.
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15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this holiday weekend
Celebrate geek culture at MomoCon, enjoy a fair midway and rodeo in Marietta or hear Atlanta Jazz Festival's large lineup of jazz bands in Piedmont Park.
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What you can expect to pay at the pump as summer unofficially arrives
Vacationers getting ready to take off for Memorial Day weekend will find their stops at the pump a little less painful than it was a year ago.
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Georgia lawmakers push to keep Lake Lanier parks open for holiday weekend
Democrats publicly blasted the Trump administration. Meanwhile, Republicans worked behind the scenes to keep some parks open ahead of Memorial Day.
Arts and Entertainment
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Lifetime gives Chrisley kids a reality show while parents remain in prison
Lifetime has signed on to a new spinoff show based off of 'Chrisley Knows Best' minus the parents, who are in prison for fraud and tax evasion.
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We need more positive vibes in the South
Sweet Tea by the AJC is a fresh newsletter focusing on fascinating, empowering and diverse stories and voices around the South.
Why Ludacris says Atlanta is still Black Hollywood
Rapper and actor Ludacris talks with UATL senior editor Mike Jordan about Atlanta’s global film hub status and the role Tyler Perry played in making it happen.
Georgia and Metro News
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MARTA boss: Safety is a ‘north star’ focus as transit agency tries to attract more riders
Safety is part of a trifecta of factors CEO Collie Greenwood says is key, but incidents like the May 18 shooting on a train near the East Point station showcase the challenge.
Congress is leaving 70M young Americans each with $530,000 credit card bill
If Trump holds Democrats and Republicans equally responsible for spending cuts and tax increases, members of Congress might cooperate productively in a bipartisan manner.
As new AJC opinion editor, I am eager to connect with the community
He started as The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's new opinion editor on May 5, 2025. His journalism career spans 25 years, most of it as an opinion writer and editor.
Atlanta has long embraced its Jewish community amid rising antisemitism
The Temple, Atlanta's first synagogue, was dedicated in 1877 with a diverse group of city leaders uniting in support of the local Jewish community.
DOGE cuts suddenly run out of steam
Republicans in Washington embraced the cuts made by Elon Musk and his DOGE team. But Congress still hasn't turned those savings into law.
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Do you have the voice to sing the national anthem before AJC Peachtree Road Race?
Enter the AJC Peachtree Road Race National Anthem Contest to sing before the race on July 4. A youth singer will also be selected to sing before junior race on July 3.
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PHOTOS: Braves lose opener to Padres at home
The San Diego Padres continue their mastery of the Braves, winning 2-1 Friday night, May 23, 2025, at Truist Park.
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PHOTOS: Acuña returns to Braves' lineup
Ronald Acuña Jr. steps back into the Braves lineup nearly a year after tearing his ACL.
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PHOTOS: Braves lose to Nationals in extra innings
The Braves and Nationals wrapped up their series on Thursday with Atlanta losing in extra innings.