Weekend Reads

Lost Phone
GEORGIA DISPATCH

Georgia lost and found: How a phone missing at sea turned up 7 months later.

Like a message in a bottle of yesteryear, a daughter’s cellphone encased in Tupperware finally washed ashore near Savannah.

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In football country, Athens Rock Lobsters hockey finds unlikely foothold

Minor-league ice hockey team fills new Georgia arena with out-of-box marketing, musical nods and old-fashioned winning in shadow of Georgia Bulldogs.

Sniper Competition Story at Fort Benning

At this sniper competition, ‘death from afar’ is only part of the job

What makes a great sniper? A reporter went to the International Sniper Competition at Georgia's Fort Benning to find out.

Now Playing

Why the Georgia Guidestones still raise questions

Arts & Entertainment
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CONCERT REVIEW

After late start, Cardi B wields humor, says Atlanta ‘still my city’ at show

With a few special guests, rapper brings her Little Miss Drama Tour to State Farm Arena.

Grant Park Conservancy

Market in the Park is first sign of activation near Grant Park Gateway

Monthly market will showcase local artists and other vendors, with hopes to bring a restaurant to the area in the fall.

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Atlanta native Lash Legend is ready to rumble at WrestleMania 42

The former basketball player will team with Nia Jax to defend WWE Women’s Tag Team crown Saturday in Las Vegas.

Food and Dining
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RECIPE

Cabbage is having its minute — make this recipe in less than 15

From Southern buffets to kimchi, cabbage is as versatile as it is delicious. See for yourself with this quick and easy stir-fry recipe.

Spring Restaurant Marietta

Michelin-starred Spring’s limited reopening, more from Atlanta’s dining scene

Check out the expansions, chef honors and new restaurant openings happening across the metro area.

The Culinary Collective

Georgia chef named one of Time100 Most Influential People for 2026

Acclaimed chef Mashama Bailey of The Grey in Savannah and L’Arrêt by The Grey in Paris is honored on Time’s annual list of world’s most influential leaders.

Atlanta-Chicago Face-Off

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AVIATION DOMINANCE

In busiest airport battle, Atlanta takes top spot. Rival Chicago disagrees.

Hartsfield-Jackson held onto its top spot yet again in 2025 with 106.3 million passengers.

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PROFESSIONAL SPORTS

‘Atlanta speaks for itself’: Angel Reese speaks on the city and joining Dream

New Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese, acquired in a trade with the Chicago Sky on April 6, met with the media along with her new teammates on Friday.

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CULTURAL INFLUENCE

Is Atlanta still America’s Black mecca? Here’s what we found.

ATL is known for its culture and history and is a beacon of Black excellence. But, compared to other metro cities, like Chicago, is the city living up to its reputation?

GUEST COLUMN

Georgia’s homeless accountability bill is crucial. Gov. Kemp should sign it.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp should sign House Bill 295, which allows residents to sue local government when they won’t enforce local laws.

April 18, 2026
GUEST COLUMN

Rising home prices and worsening traffic show why workforce housing matters

Individuals can act now to improve housing affordability. Atlanta is undertaking its first comprehensive zoning rewrite in more than 40 years.

April 18, 2026
OPINION

How old is too old for a used car?

Americans are keeping vehicles longer than ever. An S&P Global Mobility report in 2025 said the average age of light vehicles on U.S. roads is now 12.8 years.

April 17, 2026
OPINION

America must demonstrate strength by returning to core values and ideals

Carter Center Board Chair Jason Carter asserts that America risks its standing and betraying its ideals in how the Trump administration has carried out the war on Iran.

April 17, 2026

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Tianah Robinson’s parents view her body at Ebenezer Baptist Church before the start of a celebration of life Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Atlanta. Robinson was the 16-year-old who was killed during a shooting at Piedmont Park following 404 Day celebrations. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

PHOTOS: Funeral for 16-year-old Tianah Robinson, who was fatally shot at Piedmont Park

Robinson was fatally shot on April 4 at Piedmont Park. The incident occurred more than an hour after the 404 Day festivities concluded.

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PHOTOS: Illumine 2026 at Oakland Cemetery

The Illumine exhibit at Oakland Cemetery allows visitors to see art and more in a unique after dark experience.

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PHOTOS: Vice president comes to Athens for Turning Point

Vice President JD Vance heads to the University of Georgia as part of Turning Point USA's traveling college campus series.