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Another Buc-ee’s breaks ground in Georgia as locals roll out welcome mat
The 74,000-square-foot travel center will be the Peach State’s fourth Buc-ee’s.

Does loving an AI companion sound crazy? You might be closer than you think.
Virtual companions won’t replace human relationships — but experts say they will reshape them.
Financial questions swirl after Atlanta private school closure
Declining enrollment, revenue shortfall factored into surprising decision to close just weeks before the school year ended.
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CBS Atlanta to launch 5 p.m. newscast, expanding local coverage
The addition of the newscast is the latest update to CBS Atlanta’s programming schedule.

Find thrills and chills with books from these Georgia authors
Spring offerings include Taylor Brown’s ‘Wolvers’ and Emily Carpenter’s ‘A Spell for Saints and Sinners.’

What’s filming now in Georgia? John Cho film, Damon Wayans Jr. pilot
Several productions starting later this month.

How these Georgia restaurants capitalize on the viral soft serve margarita
Where to find the soft serve margarita and what to expect from this latest foodie trend.

Alpharetta lands new concept from the team behind Buena Vida Tapas, Chicheria
The restaurant will launch with a fully gluten-free, seafood-forward menu and a tequila program this summer.

Füm brings Miami style, solicitous service and steep prices to west Midtown
New live-fire Italian restaurant delivers striking design with standout dishes, and just a few missteps.

$600K alleged theft at the High Museum of Art: Where was the accountability?
April 10, 2026Will the next generation of drivers buck SUVs?
SUVs rose to popularity with a generation of drivers rejecting what came before them. What will tomorrow’s drivers be buying?
April 10, 2026404 fest not at fault for deadly mayhem? Residents beg to differ.
The city — both police and Mayor Andre Dickens — were quick to distance 404 Day from the mayhem. Residents argue that the youth were there because of the festival.
April 10, 2026Atlanta is two cities at a crossroads. We can’t blow it — we must succeed.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative is the path for the city's rising tide to lift all boats without leaving the most vulnerable behind.
April 10, 2026Iranians are trapped between bombs and repression but deserve a path to peace
History has shown that bombing does not produce democracy. Real, lasting change must come from within.
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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.

Federal judge questions Georgia’s parole system, lets woman’s lawsuit proceed
A federal judge, citing an AJC investigation into juvenile lifers, found Georgia’s parole system may be so hollow it amounts to a constitutional violation.

Whistleblowers’ plea rocked Atlanta City Hall, then fizzled
A year after Atlanta IG staff whistleblower letter, inspector general found evidence of criminal wrongdoing in one case, but many were closed with no serious findings.
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PHOTOS: Masters 2026 Round 4
The final round at the Masters is shaping up to be another barn-burner, as there's a tie for the lead and three golfers who trail by one shot.
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PHOTOS: Masters 2026 Round 3
Round 3 of the Masters began with Rory McIlroy taking an unprecedented six-shot lead into the weekend as he pursues a second straight Masters title.

Photos: Low-tech tradition reigns at the Masters
Manually updated leaderboards. No cellphones. No cameras. No running on the course. Paper-filled cubbies of starting times and daily pairings. Chairs to reserve viewing spots.

























