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Christian singer Matthew West keeps the faith with ‘twice the drive’

Always pushing himself to write songs, he’s a featured artist on Winter Jam 2026 tour coming Sunday to State Farm Arena.

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

Happenings include a new Tuskegee Airmen exhibit at Atlanta Children’s Museum and the Legion Comic Book Convention.

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‘Yellowstone’ universe actors to shoot Western ‘The Rescue’ in Georgia

Plus, ‘Road House 2′ is shooting some scenes in Savannah.

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How to drink well in 2026

These aren’t resolutions; they’re more like intentions for drinking well that we hope will bring us the most happiness this year.

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Cocktail bar Mistora misses the point in Piedmont Heights neighborhood

At Mistora, every choice feels calculated to minimize financial loss rather than provide a great hospitality experience.

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Kava bars are on the rise in Atlanta. What exactly are they?

They serve South Pacific brews promising a calm buzz without a hangover, but some menus are controversial and feature kratom linked to addiction risks.

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Trump is following former Speaker Newt Gingrich’s hubris-fueled overreach path

The 47th president has never been one to seek advice, but he might ask a famous Georgian octogenarian for help avoiding embarrassing defeat.

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New Year’s resolutions for parents: Anxiety-reducing habits for a fresh start

Here are 10 things parents can let go this year and 10 things we can pick up within our control.

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Georgia income tax will be eliminated. It’s not a question of if, but when.

Sen. Blake Tillery: We can keep asking families to wait, or we can recognize that many of them are already stretched thin.

Jan 14, 2026
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Democrats can’t just be anti-Trump. They must also put country over party.

Today’s opposition hits the outrage button over and over again, the money pours in, people take to the streets, and nothing changes.

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PHOTOS: Centennial Yards transformation continues

As the core of the $5 billion Centennial Yards minicity comes alive, the developer touts its ability to reconnect Atlanta and downtown residents express hope for its future.

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PHOTOS: Matt Ryan introduced as Falcons President of Football

The Falcons introduced former NFL MVP quarterback Matt Ryan on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, as the team's new president of football.

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr (right) confers with state Sen. RaShaun Kemp, D-Atlanta, at the Wild Hog supper, the traditional kickoff to the legislative session in Atlanta, on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026.  (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

PHOTOS: Georgia legislative session kicks off with Wild Hog Supper

Georgia lawmakers and officials gathered near the state Capitol for the 63rd annual Wild Hog Supper, which opens the legislative session.