Brandon Phillips, consultant for Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Collins, places a sign during Collins’ primary election watch party at The Carmichael House in Jackson on May 19, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Senate candidate Collins dismisses longtime adviser after vulgar post ignites outrage

Republicans condemned the post as Derek Dooley’s allies argued the episode underscores broader concerns about Collins’ campaign.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

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‘Most unusual’: Seasoned Fulton judges ousted by prosecutors

PATRICIA MURPHY

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Three savage attacks and a disturbed suspect make random crime hit home

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Riverkeeper warns of massive fish kill on the Chattahoochee near Atlanta

Boil water advisory in Atlanta expected to last until Saturday afternoon, officials say

Portman buys Atlanta’s tallest hotel, reacquiring tower its founder built

Beyond the Bulldogs

Former Georgia defensive lineman David Pollack, left, talks with former Georgia football head coach Mark Richt during the Athens Football Kickoff celebration at the Akins Ford Arena, Thursday, May 21, 2026, in Athens, Ga. The new Athens-based franchise will begin play in March 2027, bringing a new season of football to the Classic City through July. Team owners Jerome Bettis, Brian Jordan and Pollack attended the event and spoke during the celebration. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Athens takes on a new football venture. Will it work?

Another sports franchise is launching in Athens, backed by former UGA football star David Pollack, NFL Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis and Atlanta Braves standout Brian Jordan.

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WORLD CUP 2026

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MLB

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Traveling for Memorial Day weekend? Here’s when to expect the worst traffic.

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