This is a rendering of a planned redevelopment of North Point Mall in Alpharetta by Jamestown and New York Life. It is centered around a 20,000-seat arena large enough to support a NHL franchise if one was announced for the Atlanta area. (Courtesy of Jamestown)

Pro hockey and ‘the A word’ dominate North Point Mall redevelopment debate

The developer behind Ponce City Market and operator of Alpharetta’s Avalon aims to transform North Point into a district capable of hosting an NHL team.

Morehouse med school, Atrium Health get approval for south Atlanta hospital

Stockbridge mayor faces ‘sexual misconduct’ allegation

Lanes of I-285 to be closed for weekend construction

Politics

Stan Wise, the former chairman of the Georgia Public Service Commission, is shown in this file photo. Gov. Brian Kemp appointed Wise to return to the dais to replace Republican Tricia Pridemore, who stepped down from her PSC post early. (AJC File)

Gov. Kemp picks familiar face to replace PSC regulator who stepped down early

Stan Wise, a Republican who previously served on the Public Service Commission for more than two decades, will replace Tricia Pridemore.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Mike Collins’ son-in-law sparks fresh outrage online

Why Bottoms and Jackson are trying to ‘out-ethics’ each other

Atlanta falls short again in Democratic convention sweepstakes

AJC Varsity

Georgia State’s Center Parc Stadium hosts three GHSA football games during the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic

LIVE UPDATES

Georgia high school football live updates: Scores, upsets and more from Week 1

Corky Kell games having big impact on GHSA teams’ national rankings

Analyzing the background of the 98 new GHSA football coaches

Jon Richt aiming for bounce-back season at Prince Avenue

McEachern’s ‘big-time player’ Casey Barner shows off 5-star talent in win

How Georgia teams fared against out-of-state opponents

Class 4A -- Benedictine vs. Cedartown, Friday, Dec. 9, 2022

Danny Britt lifted Benedictine to new heights. He’s chasing ‘the next step.’

Moonlighting MD

Frank Rubio, a NASA astronaut, is helped out of the Soyuz MS-23 spacecraft minutes after he and Roscosmos cosmonauts landed near Dzhezkazgan, Kazakhstan, on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. Rubio safely returned to Earth after spending 371 days in space, a record in spaceflight for American astronauts. He will return to orbit next year aboard the Orion spacecraft. (Bill Ingalls/NASA via The New York Times)

He delivered 100 Georgia babies. Soon, he’ll return to space on Artemis III.

Artemis III astronaut Frank Rubio, also a doctor and a helicopter pilot, served at Georgia's Fort Benning and Hunter Army Airfield before notching a U.S. space trip record.

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WNBA

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NLF

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Arts and Entertainment

Giddy up! Meet the Atlanta group building community for queer country dancing

More than 500 people gathered in Atlanta for Hoedown South, a four-day convention celebrating queer country dancing, lessons and community.

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Major musicals, world premieres among nominees for 2026 Suzi Bass Awards

Atlanta’s 2026 Suzi Bass Award nominees include “Fiddler on the Roof,” “Girl From the North Country” and “The Heart Sellers.” The awards take place in November.

Curiosities of the South

What could someone see through Flock cameras? A YouTuber tested it.

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Latest Headlines

Friday wrapup: 3 reigning champions lose on first full night of games

Gov. Kemp picks familiar face to replace PSC regulator who stepped down early

Morehouse med school, Atrium Health get approval for south Atlanta hospital

Peachtree Road Race updates: Back on track

Georgia and Metro News

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MARTA’s long-term parking rates are going up

The daily cost is increasing by $2 per day next month, but it is still less than airport parking.

Coalition pushes for ICE entrance policy passage in metro Atlanta schools

Man found dead in vehicle at SW Atlanta apartments

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Food and Dining

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Make homemade banana pudding better with expert tips for a richer, creamier dessert. Here's one: Use freeze-dried bananas for a more intense banana flavor.

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Opinion and Voices

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