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GOP nominee for governor Rick Jackson released his plan to fight human trafficking at a news conference on Wednesday in Atlanta. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Rick Jackson unveils anti-trafficking proposal, debuts new attack ad

The GOP nominee for governor’s new 30-second ad targets Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms’ public safety record as Atlanta mayor.

The roller coaster he’s ridden 28,000-plus times is closing. Now what?
FLAGSHIP

Delving into the data center surge, election countdown and a coaster tycoon

Check out the latest episode of the AJC's weekly podcast and more.

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GUIDESTONES

Explore the whole series: ‘Who Blew Up the Guidestones?’

How did a kitschy southern oddity become the site of an act of domestic terrorism?

Wine & Dine
Heritage Supper Club

Heritage will open in Summerhill, and more from metro Atlanta’s dining scene

Find out the new restaurant that will replace Baraonda in Sandy Springs, learn about new leadership at Atlantic Station and more happenings from the Atlanta restaurant scene.

Chef David Rose sauces ribs.
RECIPE

Make chef David Rose’s sticky sriracha-honey BBQ ribs

Make David Rose’s sriracha-honey BBQ ribs with cherry smoke, a bold spice rub and the 2-2-1 method for tender baby back ribs.

Best Fried Chicken In Atlanta

Atlanta’s best fried chicken? It’s a tie

Who makes the best fried chicken in Atlanta? The AJC put reader favorites through a blind taste test, and things did not go as planned.

GUEST COLUMN

How student debt is draining families in the South across generations

Student debt is crushing borrowers in Southern states including Georgia, and lawmakers should pass legislation that will ease their hardship.

Sept 4, 2026
GUEST OPINION

Georgia is not a swing state, but it could veer blue in 2026

In Georgia, the political party that dominates the primary election voter turnout tends to win the general election, but that's not always completely true.

Sept 4, 2026
DAVID PLAZAS

‘Ultimate persuadable bloc’: Georgia Hispanic voters will sway the midterms

Around 500,000 ballots cast — or about 6% of Georgia’s 8.2 million registered voters — will make a difference, and their ballots could go red or blue.

Sept 4, 2026
OPINION

Trade Atlanta traffic for a different kind of driving

Here are some of the ways Atlanta-area drivers and racing fans can trade stop-and-go traffic for something a lot more fun.

Sept 4, 2026

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090426 Tucker v Stephenson football

PHOTOS: Tucker defeats No. 4 Stephenson

The Tucker Tigers’ goal-line fumble recovery in the game’s final seconds clinched a 21-14 upset of DeKalb County alpha Stephenson.

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Georgia Tech hosts Colorado in their season opener at Bobby Dodd Stadium

PHOTOS: Georgia Tech opens season against Colorado

Georgia Tech squared off against Colorado on Thursday for its first game of the season. Tech had a chance to win it with a 45-yard field goal attempt from Aidan Birr.

Second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club

PHOTOS: Tour Championship enters Round 2

Scottie Scheffler moved up the leaderboard Friday while reigning Masters' champion Rory McIlroy struggled during Round 2 of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in At...