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Clock stops on effort for Georgia to ditch daylight saving time

Weekend Things to Do
AAJC 040226 15 family friendly things

15 family-friendly events in Atlanta this weekend

Happenings include Easter events, 404 Day celebrations and Panda Fest.

AAJC 032926 Farmers markets 101

Atlanta farmers markets 101: A guide for first-time shoppers

How to find an abundance of fresh produce, baked goods and artisanal products in your neighborhood.

AAJC 032626 Tales of Poe

Center for Puppetry Arts’ ‘Poe’ revival will make your heart skip a beat

Review of “The Tales of Edgar Allan Poe" at Center for Puppetry Arts, staging his most famous short works, including “The Raven,” “The Tell-Tale Heart” and “The Black Cat."

Food and Dining
Michelin awards takes place for second year in Atlanta

Michelin Guide 2026 ceremony moving to Nashville; more from Atlanta’s dining scene

The Flavor of Georgia contest crowned 12 new winners, several new restaurants were announced, and even more opened this week, along with more from the Atlanta dining scene.

Savannah Dining News April 2026

Savannah welcomes acclaimed chef, new steakhouse and more coastal dining news

April 2026 food and dining happenings from the Georgia coast, including the opening of steakhouse Marbled & Fin in Savannah and the Fish to Fork culinary event.

AAJC 040226 Spring buying guide

Your spring shopping guide: 15 must-have spring foodie items made in Georgia

This shopping guide features our 15 top picks for spring outdoor living and entertaining, from backyard barbecue must-haves to garden party decor, all made in Georgia.

Weekend Reads

Atlanta private school announces sudden closure

Atlanta private school announces sudden closure, citing financial problems

Midtown International School leaders said fewer people were applying and more students needed financial aid, putting the private school in an "unsustainable" position.

Meteorologist Dagmar Midcap, who has a special interest in saving trafficked animals, is back in Atlanta after a 16-year absence. Photographed at Zoo Atlanta on Thursday, March 12, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

The surprising return of Dagmar Midcap to Atlanta TV

The meteorologist, once in a group described as a cult, is trying to excise the demons of personal tragedy.

Georgia Innocence Project

Discovery of lost evidence is stunning twist in decades-old sex assault case

Sandeep “Sonny” Bharadia spent two decades behind bars for a crime he says he didn’t commit. A stunning discovery of missing evidence has led Savannah DA to reopen the case.

GUEST COLUMN

DeKalb schools Student Assignment Plan will only work by rebuilding trust

DeKalb County school board members and leaders need to expand transparency and build trust with parents and the community if the Student Assignment Project is to succeed.

April 4, 2026
DAVID PLAZAS

‘Where Peachtree Meets Sweet Auburn’ still captures Atlanta’s spirit 30 years later

Former Atlanta mayors Ivan Allen Jr. and Maynard Jackson Jr. transformed the city — a journey documented in Gary Pomerantz's 1996 book "Where Peachtree Meets Sweet Auburn."

April 3, 2026
THE STEERING COLUMN

Cars can now gain new features long after you buy them

Many new cars maintain internet connections and can download software updates on their own. That allows automakers to update and add new features to cars already sold.

April 3, 2026
PATRICIA MURPHY

Gov. Brian Kemp takes one last lap at the Georgia Legislature

Capping his final legislative session, Gov. Brian Kemp appears at the Capitol for "one last ride."

April 3, 2026

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Atlanta Hawks host the Boston Celtics

PHOTOS: Hawks defeat Celtics in key East battle

The Atlanta Hawks defeated Boston Celtics on Monday night at State Farm Arena, 112-102, for their 13th consecutive home win.