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The Beltline's Eastside Trail and the development that has bloomed around it stands in front of the downtown skyline on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Atlanta bet on the Beltline 20 years ago. The city will never be the same.

The popular trail loop sparks debates over affordability, economic generation and transit. But no one denies it changed Atlanta.

GA 400 Trees

Hundreds of trees on Ga. 400 are gone. Here is why.

State agency is clearing trees for a $4.6B project, and more chops are coming, officials say.

Georgia has its first ‘Bird City.’

Georgia has its first ‘Bird City.’ Here’s how it protects winged residents.

Decatur and its residents are replacing invasive plants with native ones, installing ‘dark sky-friendly’ lights and more to make life safer for birds.

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The most exciting Savannah-area food and drink experiences coming in 2026

More than a dozen new concepts are set to open this year.

Two Atlanta-launched actors return as principals in 'Hells Kitchen'

Two Atlanta-launched actors return as stars in Alicia Keys’ ‘Hell’s Kitchen’

JonAvery Worrell and Desmond Ellington play principal roles in the Broadway musical opening Tuesday at the Fox.

Black-owned bookstore that celebrated works by entertainers and activists nears its final chapter
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Black-owned bookstore that was an Atlanta staple nears its final chapter

Medu Bookstore has celebrated works by entertainers and activists since its opening in 1989.

STEERING COLUMN

Thinking of buying a car in 2026? Here’s the outlook on the auto market.

An industry analyst breaks down what to expect for new and used prices, loan rates, EVs — and the smartest ways to shop.

Jan 2, 2026
GUEST COLUMN

How lessons from caregivers can fix the masculinity crisis in America today

These men offer role models for healing American men and boys caught in the push for a return to the dark days of patriarchal dominance.

Jan 2, 2026
GUEST COLUMN

RFK Jr. abandoned mRNA research. It shows unexpected promise against cancer.

New findings highlight mRNA’s growing role in cancer care. Congress should expand funding.

Jan 2, 2026
GUEST COLUMN

Data centers in Georgia should lead the way on clean energy sources

Data centers and their AI experiment — not ratepayers — must take the financial risk for building out America’s nuclear future.

Jan 1, 2026
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Check out readers’ favorite cartoons by Mike Luckovich in 2025

Two-time Pulitzer Prize winning AJC cartoonist Mike Luckovich presents his top cartoons of 2025.

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PHOTOS: Falcons defeat Saints to win season finale

The Falcons closed out the 2025 season with a 19-17 victory over the Saints on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Juwad Maynard holds a banner during a protest in Atlanta on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, against the U.S. military action in Venezuela. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

PHOTOS: People gather in downtown Atlanta to protest U.S. military action in Venezuela

Many Venezuelans across the nation woke up to a feeling of optimism after the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in an operation early Saturday.

People prepare to run the Polar Opposite Peachtree Road Race on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

PHOTOS: Thousands run AJC Polar Opposite Peactree Road Race

Thousands of runners turned out to run the second annual AJC Polar Opposite Peachtree Road Race on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026.