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Food and Dining
BBQ road trip

Take a barbecue road trip around Atlanta with these 5 stops

Justin Brown (aka @therealfoodstalker) recommends several metro Atlanta barbecue restaurants and the dishes that make them stand out.

Beltline Northeast Trail

The Atlanta Beltline restaurant list: The Northeast Trail

With fewer options than other sections, there are still great places to eat near Ansley Mall and Piedmont Park.

Sunset Farm Foods
MADE IN GEORGIA

Find these South Georgia sausages on backyard grills and military bases

The century-old family company Sunset Farm Foods makes 16 different types of sausage in Valdosta.

Weekend Reads

Voting Rights Act impact story

The Voting Rights Act changed Georgia. Now Black officials fear ‘the worst.’

Critics fear court ruling could wipe out decades of gains in the Legislature and the next generation of Black leaders.

What Hermeus’ Atlanta future looks like

Born in a Brookhaven basement, this hypersonic startup still bets on Georgia

Hermeus is moving its HQ to California, but much of its production will still happen in Georgia.

Federal forecasters issue their predictions for hurricane season

A calmer hurricane season is likely — an ominous sign for Georgia’s drought

The expected development of an El Nino climate pattern may keep hurricanes from forming, but officials warn residents should still prepare now.

ALEX TAYLOR

Future of Atlanta Beltline hangs in the balance. Trains are not the answer.

Mayor Andre Dickens and city leaders are putting the finishing touches on this jewel, which should remain smart and green.

May 22, 2026
GUEST COLUMN

Georgia Rep. Andrew Clyde’s vile attack on Va. state senator crossed a line

Republican congressman’s X post showcased bigotry and shows he doesn’t understand a policy position important to Virginians.

May 22, 2026
PATRICIA MURPHY

Bottoms and Ossoff plan campaign as ‘partners’ at top of Democratic ticket

Fresh off decisive victory for Bottoms, Ossoff predicts ‘winning coalition’ will win for Democrats.

May 22, 2026
GUEST COLUMN

Atlanta can invest in the city’s growth and public education

Partnerships with the Atlanta must include stronger accountability, a revisit of pilot payments and a deeper analysis of existing caps on corridor Tax Allocation Districts.

May 22, 2026

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Memorial Day Flag Placement

PHOTOS: Memorial Day Flag Placement at Marietta National Cemetery

Scouting groups from the community placed more than 18,000 flags in front of tombstones during the Memorial Day Flag Placement event at Marietta National Cemetery.

Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals

PHOTOS: Braves beat Nationals in extra innings

The Braves came from behind to beat the Nationals on Friday, 5-4 in 11 innings at Truist Park.

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PHOTOS: MomoCon 2026 held in Atlanta

MomoCon is back and taking over the Georgia World Congress Center this weekend for an epic celebration of anime, gaming, comics and cosplay.