A rising college sophomore, Ja'Quon Stembridge is the youngest-ever elected member of State Executive Committee of the Georgia Republican Party.

It’s been six months Jimmy Carter died at age 100, and his hometown of Plains continues to live by the example set by the late president and first lady Rosalynn Carter.

One victim was pronounced dead at the scene, while another was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital. Their names were not released.

Flames erupted from two boats, one on Lake Lanier and another on Lake Nottely, during the Fourth of July holiday, officials said.

Young Noble, a former member of the Outlawz rap group founded in the 1990s by Tupac Shakur, has died by apparent suicide at the age of 47, according to reports.

The U.S. Senate-passed version of the reconciliation bill includes some key changes to the package approved by the House in May.

The Trump-backed One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed its final congressional hurdle on July 3, with the U.S. House of Representatives adopting the Senate's version.

The One Big Beautiful Bill act would increase immigration enforcement funding at the expense of the safety net for hungry, sick and vulnerable Georgians.

The Atlanta Falcons will hold 11 open practices in Flowery Branch this summer — more than any other NFC South team. Fans can attend for free.

Over his career, Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich has developed linebackers into stars, like Anthony Barr, Deion Jones, De’Vondre Campbell and Foye Oluokun

Who were the top 10 UGA football players of each decade? While some selections are obvious, some choices have more debate.

The last time Sanford Stadium at the University of Georgia hosted a stand-alone concert was 2013, when Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan and other country singers performed.

Starting in the 1950s and running up through the 2010s, here are the AJC panel’s picks for the top Yellow Jackets football players in each decade.

Former Nike and NBA executive Chuck Terrell joins Georgia Tech as GM of men’s basketball, a new role.

This year’s roster features 2024 first-round pick Kobe Bufkin and 2025 pick Asa Newell.

The Atlanta Hawks signed Asa Newell, the No. 23 overall pick in the NBA draft last month out of UGA, to his rookie contract.

Bryce Elder gave up four runs and nine hard-hit balls as the Atlanta Braves lost 5-1 to the Los Angeles Angels, falling to 39-47 on the season.

The Braves’ Matt Olson is coming off a strong June and has started July with four hits in eight at-bats.

This will be a quarterfinal match on Saturday at noon. Tickets are still available. Here's a look at the teams.

T. McFerrin, high school football coach and member of the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, dies at 83.

An institute that reviews high school sports safety policies nationwide gives Georgia its No. 1 ranking

More than 50,000 runners, young and old, fast and slow, turned out on Independence Day for Atlanta's 56th AJC Peachtree Road Race, the world's biggest 10K event.

Despite committing 17 turnovers, shooting just 4-of-21 from beyond the arc and missing Rhyne Howard, the Dream still nearly beat Seattle.

Blackjack Bar Tapas in Midtown is betting it can become a nightlife destination by combining craft cocktails with Thai cuisine and the vibe of an upscale lounge.

Tips and recommendations for an Independence Day weekend in Atlanta full of good food, plenty of drinks (remember to hydrate!) and fun things to do.

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For many Americans, July 4th is a time to celebrate freedom. For Black folks, that relationship is complex. These titles explore the implications of being Black in America.

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Atlanta's Bankhead Seafood, which reopened in November after being closed since 2017, will close until mid-July as the restaurant makes building and menu updates

Download the AJC News app to track your favorite runners in real time, browse race-day photos and check official results.

From trampoline parks to slime labs and indoor playgrounds, here are the best indoor places in Atlanta to keep kids cool, active and entertained on hot summer days.

Flags are symbols of belonging that are intimately tied to our identity. They can bring us together, but they can also be weaponized to tear us apart.

Remember being told to stand up straight? Put your shoulders back? Good posture can actually improve your mental health.

The show explores the trials and tribulations of five Atlanta friends in their 30s and 40s, some divorced, some in struggling marriages.

From Shon Gables’ absence to Southeast Emmy Award wins and new Friends of Georgia Radio Hall of Fame inductees, here’s what’s happening in Georgia’s TV and radio world.

This Friday will be the busiest with nearly 400,000 projected passengers, according to the Atlanta airport.

Industry experts are hopeful that metro Atlanta’s busy summer travel season can weather the economic uncertainty.

Summer brings a break from schoolwork, causing some of those newly learned skills to slip away. Experts share their tips to keep kids on track and prevent learning loss.

Check out five wellness events happening around metro Atlanta this July.