Savannah firefighters wade into floodwaters to deliver food to residents stuck in their homes amid flooding after Hurricane Debby struck Georgia in August 2024. (Dustin Chambers/The New York Times)

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TV network, game time announced for Georgia football game at Alabama

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson speaks to the press during the team’s media day at PC&E Atlanta on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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NFL

GM Ian Cunningham’s bargain deals paying dividends for Falcons

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BULLDOGS

Kirby Smart gets snappy at questions regarding Georgia football injury updates

NWSL

Atlanta City FC launches with name, colors and logo ahead of 2028 debut

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In loss to Stanford, Georgia Tech’s season goes from bad to worse

BULLDOGS

Georgia heavily favored over Vanderbilt, ‘poised’ freshman Jared Curtis

Arts and Entertainment

Atlanta media briefs: Kelly Crull’s departure; Valdez, Dorsey swap

Fox 5’s ‘Good Day Atlanta’ adds Justina Latimer to take over for Natalie McCann.

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Brian Goldstone, Tayari Jones, Arthur Sze, ReesaTeesa, Silas House are among participating writers.

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Braves in Playoffs

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale delivers to a Texas Rangers batter during the seventh inning at Truist Park, Friday, July 17, 2026, in Atlanta. The Braves won 15-1. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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It’s supremely critical for the Braves to win Game 1 with Chris Sale

Since 2022, the winner of Game 1 in the three-game wild-card series has gone on to win 15 of 16 times.

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Food and Dining

Celebrate Oktoberfest at Red's Beer Garden in Benteen Park. (Courtesy of Red's Beer Garden)

Oktoberfest at Red’s Beer Garden, International Sake Day and more Atlanta events

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Data centers, factories bring billions to Georgia. New report asks who benefits.

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