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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.

Food and Dining

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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.

GUEST COLUMN

Academic freedom and campus speech require responsibility

As protests increase on college campuses, universities and their students need to better encourage the sharing of differing viewpoints.

Jan 12, 2026
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Bright headlights spark reader complaints, advice

Modern glare is the result of user-error and poor maintenance, some readers suggest.

Jan 11, 2026
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The Stacey Abrams era in Georgia is over, for now

The move clears the way for new Democrats, for better and worse.

Jan 8, 2026
BILL TORPY

Competing realities baked in before facts in Minneapolis shooting

Federal officials were quick to toss around terms like “domestic terrorism” or “violent rioters” to justify — or somehow even sanitize — Renee Nicole Good's death.

Jan 9, 2026

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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.