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NTSB preliminary report outlines key moments before UPS crash in Kentucky

The Nov. 4 crash near Sandy Springs-based UPS’ cargo hub at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport killed the three pilots on board and 11 people on the ground.

Braselton chief arrested, accused of using police cameras to stalk people

Chief Michael Steffman resigned hours before he was arrested on stalking and harassment charges.

Report: Georgia unauthorized immigrant population reaches nearly 500,000

Georgia now has the nation’s sixth largest population of unauthorized immigrants, according to the Migration Policy Institute.

Data centers to get regional review, public notice on key Georgia website

Data centers larger than 300,000 square feet in the 11-county metro Atlanta area and more than 500,000 square feet in rural parts of Georgia will now qualify for reviews.

Politics

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Georgia GOP’s new adviser echoed far-right themes online

Posts by activist Brad Barnes include xenophobic and hateful messages as party faces renewed scrutiny.

CDC website changed to contradict scientific conclusion that vaccines don't cause autism

The Trump administration has revised a website to contradict the scientific consensus that vaccines don't cause autism

Prosecutor reviewing Georgia Trump case faces ‘tangled spider web’ of issues

Pete Skandalakis, who must decide what to do with Fulton County's election interference case, has inherited a legal and political hot potato.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Democrat Esther Panitch backs former GOP chair for Sandy Springs mayor

Panitch, the only Jewish member of the Georgia Legislature, is backing Rusty Paul because she says he has directly confronted antisemitism.

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BULLDOGS

Matthew McConaughey raves about Sanford Stadium, Georgia fans after first visit

Perhaps Texas' most famous fan Matthew McConaughey told Theo Von on his podcast that he was impressed with his first-ever visit to Sanford Stadium last week.

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BULLDOGS

Here’s what Georgia needs to root for this weekend to make SEC championship

Next week’s SEC finales among teams in the hunt will do most of the deciding, but games between other teams Saturday could factor in to title game berth tiebreakers.

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YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech seniors large part of program’s rebuild

When Georgia Tech hosts Pittsburgh on Saturday for the right to play in the ACC Championship, it will say goodbye to a senior class that has transformed the program.

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL

UGA-Georgia Tech commemorative posters to be in this Sunday’s AJC print edition

Sunday's print edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution will include full-page commemorative posters for the Georgia and Georgia Tech sides of Clean Old-Fashioned Hate.

AJC VARSITY

Irwin County football coach Larry Harold resigns

Harold entered a difficult situation after Irwin County graduated 11 of its 15 all-region players in 2024.

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MLS

Atlanta United’s 2026 schedule has home opener on March 7

Opener is Feb. 21 at Cincinnati, in new manager Gerardo Martino’s season debut.

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MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Weekend Predictions: Falcons, Saints to decide which team is worse

Plus, will Georgia Tech beat Pitt and insufferable coach Pat Narduzzi, and can Georgia cover a spread of more than 40 points vs. Charlotte?

Arts and Entertainment

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Kel Mitchell, Renee Montgomery boost Atlanta youth sports in new Nick show

Kel Mitchell of “All That” fame and Atlanta Dream owner and former WNBA player Renee Montgomery make over youth sports fields in metro Atlanta in a new Nickelodeon TV show.

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15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend

Experiences include the Atlanta Chili Cook Off and several holiday markets.

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12 things to do around metro Atlanta to get you in the holiday spirit

In the spirit of the 12 days of Christmas, here’s a dozen ways to get those festive feels.

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The busiest days at the Atlanta airport this Thanksgiving

Check which days are scheduled to see the most flights at the world’s busiest airport.

Atlanta airport’s troubled Concourse C food court gets new management

OHM Concession Group will take over the Atlanta airport's Concourse C food court, as well as restaurants in Concourses B and F.

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Why cell service, Wi-Fi have been spotty at ATL’s international terminal

There are several reasons why it has been tough to get reliable cell service and Wi-Fi access at Concourse F and the international terminal. A completed fix is coming soon.

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Where to find free food this Thanksgiving — and how you can still help

Across metro Atlanta, there are several food giveaways to help feed as many families as possible ahead of Thanksgiving.

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2 killed in separate wrong-way crashes on I-285 East in Doraville

The first crash happened around 4:30 a.m. and caused traffic delays that stretched into Dunwoody.

Man convicted of murdering Cherokee firefighter, wife as they watched TV

The deaths of Amber and Justin Hicks shocked their family and community. On Thursday, Matthew Lanz was convicted on all 13 charges he faced.

College Park’s City Council abruptly fires city manager

Lindell Miller was the second College Park city manager ousted this year.

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At ‘Love & Hip-Hop’ star’s Red Room Bistro, food feels beside the point

The downtown Atlanta spot offers music, hookah and late-night vibes. But is it more lounge than restaurant?

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Is the cost of Thanksgiving dinner going down? It’s complicated.

The wholesale price of turkey is up from 2024, but the retail price is dramatically down, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.

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A toast to the SS Edmund Fitzgerald

Memes about the SS Edmund Fitzgerald have flooded social media feeds this month. The tragic, powerful story pairs well with these cocktails from across metro Atlanta.

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Stop ghosting. Say ‘goodbye’ with honesty and kindness

Ending things isn’t easy but choosing to lead with compassion is healthier for both of you.

Hearing screens should be a part of your wellness plan

Untreated hearing loss can significantly impact your quality of life, safety, communication and social interactions.

Preventing loneliness during the holiday season

The holiday season, often portrayed as a time of joy and togetherness, can feel especially isolating for many older adults. But there are ways to stay connected.

Fiber is something most people could use more of. But experts advise caution with ‘fibermaxxing’

U.S. consumers who have had their fill of protein-enhanced cereal and ice cream are about to meet the next big food fad

Opinion and Voices

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AJC CONTRIBUTOR

Trump said he would fix Joe Biden’s inflation mess. The economy is worse now.

Tariffs, the White House’s major economic policy, have led to lower unemployment and have not reversed rising prices Republicans once decried.

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A Thanksgiving prayer to share

This holiday season, consider arranging for someone to read this prayer before the meal.

GUEST COLUMN

CEOs in Atlanta and beyond: Don’t regress on supporting working mothers.

Protect the flexible cultures that allow people to thrive at work and at home.

PATRICIA MURPHY

Marjorie Taylor Greene or Trump: Who gets MAGA in the divorce?

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s battles with the president test her base at home in Georgia's 14th Congressional District.

JAMIE DUPREE

Epstein vote was easy; health insurance changes are not

The longest government shutdown in the nation’s history did not yield a Republican plan to deal with expiring health care subsidies.

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Data centers to get regional review, public notice on key Georgia website

Data centers larger than 300,000 square feet in the 11-county metro Atlanta area and more than 500,000 square feet in rural parts of Georgia will now qualify for reviews.

Prosecutor reviewing Georgia Trump case faces ‘tangled spider web’ of issues

The veteran Georgia prosecutor who must decide what to do with Fulton County's election interference case has inherited a legal and political hot potato.

College Park’s City Council abruptly fires city manager

Lindell Miller was the second College Park city manager ousted this year.

Metro Atlanta

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Man convicted of murdering Cherokee firefighter, wife as they watched TV

The deaths of Amber and Justin Hicks shocked their family and community. On Thursday, Matthew Lanz was convicted on all 13 charges he faced.

Is the cost of Thanksgiving dinner going down? It’s complicated.

The wholesale price of turkey is up from 2024, but the retail price is dramatically down, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.

Cumberland’s autonomous shuttle program to expand

The route will travel between Truist Park and the Battery, the Cobb Convention Center, the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre and Cumberland Mall.

Georgia

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Braselton chief arrested, accused of using police cameras to stalk people

Chief Michael Steffman resigned hours before he was arrested on stalking and harassment charges.

NTSB preliminary report outlines key moments before UPS crash in Kentucky

The Nov. 4 crash near Sandy Springs-based UPS’ cargo hub at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport killed the three pilots on board and 11 people on the ground.

Data centers to get regional review, public notice on key Georgia website

Data centers larger than 300,000 square feet in the 11-county metro Atlanta area and more than 500,000 square feet in rural parts of Georgia will now qualify for reviews.

Opinion

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OPINION

CEOs in Atlanta and beyond: Don’t regress on supporting working mothers.

A positive consequence of COVID is that remote working offered flexibility for working parents, but companies are backtracking and women, especially, are leaving their jobs.

OPINION

Readers write

Atlantans write in about President Trump, health care and agriculture.

Falcons

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Easton Stick is one play away from Falcons’ QB throne

Kirk Cousins will start when the Falcons play the Saints on Sunday. If something happens to Cousins, Easton Stick would be the proverbial “next man up.”

Cousins or what? A look at the Falcons’ QB options for 2026.

With the season-ending knee injury to quarterback Michael Penix Jr., the Falcons are officially back in the quarterback marketplace.

Dirty Birds Dispatch: Can Kirk Cousins save the season?

With the season-ending injury to Michael Penix Jr., Kirk Cousins is back in control. Can he save the season?

Bulldogs

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Matthew McConaughey raves about Sanford Stadium, Georgia fans after first visit

Perhaps Texas' most famous fan Matthew McConaughey told Theo Von on his podcast that he was impressed with his first-ever visit to Sanford Stadium last week.

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UGA-Georgia Tech commemorative posters to be in this Sunday’s AJC print edition

Sunday's print edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution will include full-page commemorative posters for the Georgia and Georgia Tech sides of Clean Old-Fashioned Hate.

Here’s what Georgia needs to root for this weekend to make SEC championship

Next week’s SEC finales among teams in the hunt will do most of the deciding, but games between other teams Saturday could factor in to title game berth tiebreakers.

Georgia Tech

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Georgia Tech seniors large part of program’s rebuild

When Georgia Tech hosts Pittsburgh on Saturday for the right to play in the ACC Championship, it will say goodbye to a senior class that has transformed the program.

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UGA-Georgia Tech commemorative posters to be in this Sunday’s AJC print edition

Sunday's print edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution will include full-page commemorative posters for the Georgia and Georgia Tech sides of Clean Old-Fashioned Hate.

Joe Fusile’s unlikely path to being a key part of Georgia Tech resurgence

Not only is Saturday’s game the final home game for Georgia Tech left guard Joe Fusile, but it’s also likely one of the last of his football career.

Hawks

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Good, bad, ugly: Hawks have to make stops, give themselves a chance

The Hawks' five-game win streak came to an end at the hands of the red-hot Pistons but the Hawks continue to show they're a resilient team.

Back to earth: Pistons ground Hawks, snap five-game win streak

Hawks’ role players producing results in early-season run without Trae Young

Over the last nine games, the Hawks (9-5) have put up a 7-2 record, coming off winning all four of their games on their most recent western road trip.

Braves

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What to make of Braves re-signing Raisel Iglesias, trading for Mauricio Dubón

The Braves’ two deals completed on Wednesday clarified at least a section of the team’s offseason plan.

Braves re-sign closer Raisel Iglesias to one-year deal

The re-signing of Raisel Iglesias to a one-year $16 million deal with the Braves retains Iglesias at the same salary he earned last season.

Braves will play in 2026 Little League Classic

It’s the second straight year the Braves will have participated in one of MLB’s marquee events.

United

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Atlanta United’s 2026 schedule has home opener on March 7

Opener is Feb. 21 at Cincinnati, in new manager Gerardo Martino’s season debut.

Atlanta United has ideas to improve roster

As the trade window and free agency near, Chris Henderson was tight-lipped about the team's strategy but right fullback, goalkeeper and central defender could be targets.

MLS

Atlanta United declines option on Brooks Lennon

Lennon is one of five players whose contract options the Five Stripes didn’t pick up.

High Schools

South Georgia football coach resigns after one season

Harold entered a difficult situation after Irwin County graduated 11 of its 15 all-region players in 2024.

Forged by ‘year of adversity,’ Milton on the road as it chases 3-peat title

Milton is one of several Georgia powerhouses playing for a state title on the road.

Everything to know about Class 3A-A Private second-round playoff matchups

Here is a preview — including predictions and historical information — of every second-round matchup in Class 3A-A Private.

More Sports

South Georgia football coach resigns after one season

Harold entered a difficult situation after Irwin County graduated 11 of its 15 all-region players in 2024.

Forged by ‘year of adversity,’ Milton on the road as it chases 3-peat title

Milton is one of several Georgia powerhouses playing for a state title on the road.

How Jerry Mack saw a then-walk-on as ‘one of the key pillars’ of KSU football

Milon Jones began playing football when he was 7 years old. Today he is the starting free safety for the Kennesaw State football team.

Food & Dining

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A toast to the SS Edmund Fitzgerald

Memes about the SS Edmund Fitzgerald have flooded social media feeds this month. The tragic, powerful story pairs well with these cocktails from across metro Atlanta.

RESTAURANT REVIEW

At ‘Love & Hip-Hop’ star’s Red Room Bistro, food feels beside the point

The second restaurant from Karlie Redd, one of the stars of “Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta,” is a destination for social gatherings, events and proximity to celebrity.

RECIPE

Tangy mojo pork recipe offers respite from traditional fall flavors

Thanksgiving and the holiday season can be an onslaught of butter, sage and pumpkin pie spice. Give your tastebuds a break with this simple, citrus-forward pork recipe.

UATL

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FROM UATL

‘It’s UATL’ podcast: ‘Dance Moms’ star Nia Sioux talks new memoir

“It’s UATL” hosts Najja Parker and DeAsia Paige talk with Nia Sioux about being one of the few Black faces in the dance studio and her new book.

FROM UATL

Food Network’s Kardea Brown brings new cookbook to Atlanta History Center

Emmy-winning television personality and cookbook author Kardea Brown hosts a book release for "Make Do With What You Have" at Atlanta History Center on Thursday, Nov. 20.

FROM UATL

Jesse Jackson hospitalized as he battles longstanding neurological illness

Jesse Jackson, 84, a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. with deep ties to Atlanta’s civil rights community, is under observation for progressive supranuclear palsy.

Things to Do

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Pruning hydrangeas is not one size fits all

Whether blue, white or another color, check what kind of hydrangea you have before pruning.

Traditions reign at Atlanta holiday concerts

Take in some of the performances from choral groups, jazz artists and classical musicians this holiday season in Atlanta.

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WALTER REEVES

A Thanksgiving prayer to share

This holiday season, consider arranging for someone to read this prayer before the meal.

Your guide to a stress-free holiday season, starting with your porch

Get ahead of the holiday rush with expert tips on decorating safely, budgeting wisely and organizing your home for a smooth, stress-free season.

Atlanta area home prices fell in October with steep declines in some places

Metro Atlanta's median sales prices dropped in October as more inventory is on the market.

Entertainment

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Kel Mitchell, Renee Montgomery boost Atlanta youth sports in new Nick show

Kel Mitchell of “All That” fame and Atlanta Dream owner and former WNBA player Renee Montgomery make over youth sports fields in metro Atlanta in a new Nickelodeon TV show.

Donor leaves WABE $3 million, largest individual gift in station’s history

An Atlanta resident has bequeathed WABE a $3 million donation, the largest one-time individual donation in the nonprofit media operation’s 76-year history.

Atlantans give Memphis love in new ALLBLK drama ‘G.R.I.T.S.’

ALLBLK, a streaming service targeting African-American audiences, has debuted a new gritty drama "G.R.I.T.S." featuring Atlanta actress Jasmine Sargent.

Travel

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Pirate museum a new addition to Savannah’s maritime attractions

Savannah Pirates and Treasure Museum is the newest attraction in a city filled with history to experience in its museums, dining and even accommodations.

5 unique Southeastern museums to scratch your culture itch

Dedicated to a singular subject offers deep dives on an artist, a sports figure, a pop culture icon and more.

This Southern Living ‘Best Fall Getaway’ is less than 3 hours from Atlanta

This North Carolina plateau has a lot on offer.

Wellness

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Where to find free food this Thanksgiving — and how you can still help

Across metro Atlanta, there are several food giveaways to help feed as many families as possible ahead of Thanksgiving.

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Hearing screens should be a part of your wellness plan

Untreated hearing loss can significantly impact your quality of life, safety, communication and social interactions.

Compost Connectors bring garden education to schools around metro Atlanta

A recent $300,000 donation from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation will help Compost Connectors keep even more food out of Georgia landfills.

Special Features

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Photos

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Photos: McEachern flag football defeats Marietta

McEachern flag football defeats Marietta 14-6 on Nov. 17, 2025.

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PHOTOS: Panthers defeat Falcons in overtime

In a key battle in the NFC South Division, the Carolina Panthers rallied to defeat the Atlanta Falcons Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

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PHOTOS: Kennesaw State falls to South Florida in men's basketball

Kennesaw State's men's basketball team fell to South Florida on Sunday. At halftime, both schools honored former coach Amir Abdur-Rahim, who passed away in October of 2024.