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The strange story behind Georgia's first removed Confederate monument

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Review: Easy to be smitten by ‘Emma’ from Shakespeare Tavern, Belle Esprit

Review of "Emma," an Atlanta Shakespeare Company and Belle Esprit Theatre Collective co-production that's a charming, fresh take on Jane Austen’s romantic comedy.

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Atlanta Ballet’s ‘Frida’ seeks beauty, complexity in portrait of artist

Sharing the role of Frida Kahlo, dancer Larissa Capitanio Dal’Santo calls preparation ‘such an intense process.’

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15 family-friendly events in Atlanta this weekend

Highlights include arts festivals, garden tours and Mother’s Day doings.

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Truist Park goes bananas — plus more from the Atlanta dining scene

Truist Park’s menu goes bananas, another metro-Atlanta Starbucks unionizes and more from the local food and dining scene.

The Farmhouse

These Atlanta restaurants are serving special menus for Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is on Sunday, and metro Atlanta restaurants are preparing for a rush of diners hoping to celebrate with special brunches, flower bars and mimosas.

We found the best biscuit in Atlanta
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Inside the AJC's ultimate biscuit taste test

We put six biscuits to the test — no butter, just flavor, texture and structure. There was one clear winner.

BILL TORPY

DA Fani Willis’ revenge tour? Judicial races suggest an enemies list.

Word in legal circles is that Willis, never one to shy away from a fight, recruited them to run against judges who have irked her.

May 8, 2026
GUEST COLUMNIST

If Georgia Democrats want to win the governorship, we must let former Republicans in

Georgia Democratic Party voters should not be imposing purity tests on former Republicans like Geoff Duncan if they are serious about recapturing the Governor's mansion.

May 8, 2026
GUEST COLUMN

Gwinnett Young Democrats: Why we won’t support this ex-Republican for governor

Gwinnett County Young Democrats board members are encouraging voters to choose anyone but former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan.

May 8, 2026
DAVID PLAZAS

America at 250: Georgia cities like Eatonton restore our faith in democracy

Seven small and rural Peach State cities are hosting exhibits as part of the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum on Main Street ‘Voices and Votes’ program.

May 7, 2026

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Governor's Race Polling Democratic
AJC POLL

Bottoms leads as Democratic rivals for governor hope for runoff

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has a big advantage. But about a third of likely Democratic primary voters remain undecided.

Polling Trump GOP Numbers
AJC POLL

Georgia Republican voters are still all-in for Trump

A new AJC poll shows that Republican voters in Georgia still overwhelmingly back the president and are optimistic that the nation is heading in the right direction.

Polling - War in Iran
AJC POLL

War in Iran creates another deep split among Georgia voters

The U.S. and Israel's war with Iran is exposing another deep partisan split in Georgia, with Republicans supporting President Donald Trump's efforts, while Democrats oppose.

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PHOTOS: AJC Photos of the Month -- April 2026

Easter sunrise service on top of Stone Mountain, golfer Rory McIlroy repeats as Masters champion at Augusta National, the Atlanta Hawks end their season in the playoffs agains...

University of Georgia Spring Undergraduate Commencement 2026

PHOTOS: University of Georgia 2026 spring commencement

University of Georgia graduates gathered for the 2026 spring commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens.

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PHOTOS: Georgia Tech graduates class of 2026

Georgia Tech bachelor's degree graduates gathered Thursday for their 2026 commencement at McCamish Pavilion. Sen. Raphael Warnock was the keynote speaker.