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The strange story behind Georgia's first removed Confederate monument

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Review: Easy to be smitten by ‘Emma’ from Shakespeare Tavern, Belle Esprit

Review of "Emma," an Atlanta Shakespeare Company and Belle Esprit Theatre Collective co-production that's a charming, fresh take on Jane Austen’s romantic comedy.

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Atlanta Ballet’s ‘Frida’ seeks beauty, complexity in portrait of artist

Sharing the role of Frida Kahlo, dancer Larissa Capitanio Dal’Santo calls preparation ‘such an intense process.’

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15 family-friendly events in Atlanta this weekend

Highlights include arts festivals, garden tours and Mother’s Day doings.

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Truist Park goes bananas — plus more from the Atlanta dining scene

Truist Park’s menu goes bananas, another metro-Atlanta Starbucks unionizes and more from the local food and dining scene.

The Farmhouse

These Atlanta restaurants are serving special menus for Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is on Sunday, and metro Atlanta restaurants are preparing for a rush of diners hoping to celebrate with special brunches, flower bars and mimosas.

We found the best biscuit in Atlanta
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Inside the AJC's ultimate biscuit taste test

We put six biscuits to the test — no butter, just flavor, texture and structure. There was one clear winner.

THE STEERING COLUMN

Why we love that new car smell

It turns out there’s a psychological reason the new car smell can feel so irresistible.

May 8, 2026
BILL TORPY

DA Fani Willis’ revenge tour? Judicial races suggest an enemies list.

Word in legal circles is that Willis, never one to shy away from a fight, recruited them to run against judges who have irked her.

May 8, 2026
GUEST COLUMNIST

If Georgia Democrats want to win the governorship, we must let former Republicans in

Georgia Democratic Party voters should not be imposing purity tests on former Republicans like Geoff Duncan if they are serious about recapturing the Governor's mansion.

May 8, 2026
GUEST COLUMN

Gwinnett Young Democrats: Why we won’t support this ex-Republican for governor

Gwinnett County Young Democrats board members are encouraging voters to choose anyone but former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan.

May 8, 2026

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PHOTOS: AJC Photos of the Month -- April 2026

Easter sunrise service on top of Stone Mountain, golfer Rory McIlroy repeats as Masters champion at Augusta National, the Atlanta Hawks end their season in the playoffs agains...

Sophia Newell and Harvy Patel take a selfie before the commencement ceremony at Berry College on Saturday May 9, 2026. (Daniel Whiting/Berry College)

PHOTOS: Berry College holds 2026 commencement ceremonies

Berry College held its Class of 2026 Commencement Celebration for undergraduates on Saturday, May 9, at Valhalla Stadium, and for graduates on Friday, May 8.

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PHOTOS: University of Georgia 2026 spring commencement

University of Georgia graduates gathered for the 2026 spring commencement at Sanford Stadium on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Athens.