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A quieter hurricane season may be coming. That’s not all good news for Georgia.
The forecast means the tropics may not provide the Peach State relief from its worsening drought.
Nuisance neighbor? Polarizing Atlanta property pro draws scrutiny in Savannah.
Real estate investor Jeff Notrica was a magnet for both praise and scorn in Atlanta’s intown neighborhoods. His business activities are stirring new critics in Savannah.
ICE said ‘Worst of the Worst’ were on streets. Many were already in jail.
Experts sat the list doesn’t give a `reliable or neutral picture’ of dangerous immigrants allegedly removed from metro Atlanta neighborhoods.
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Find thrills and chills with books from these Georgia authors
Spring offerings include Taylor Brown’s ‘Wolvers’ and Emily Carpenter’s ‘A Spell for Saints and Sinners.’

‘Scooby-Doo’ live action series set to shoot in metro Atlanta
Netflix will be shooting a live-action “Scooby-Doo” TV series in Atlanta starting tentatively in April, according to a notice sent to members of a local union.

What’s filming now in Georgia? John Cho film, Damon Wayans Jr. pilot
Several productions starting later this month.

This 2-ingredient cocktail’s sophistication comes from pure simplicity
The Kir cocktail has just 2 components, so be sure to choose the best ingredients when you make it.

New Funwoody restaurant, World Cup Popsicle flavors and more from Atlanta’s food scene
A new European-style tea room opened, Atlanta's airport was recognized for its food, a Buckhead espresso bar has closed and more.

Alpharetta lands new concept from the team behind Buena Vida Tapas, Chicheria
The restaurant will launch with a fully gluten-free, seafood-forward menu and a tequila program this summer.
$600K alleged theft at the High Museum of Art: Where was the accountability?
Former High Museum of Art COO is accused of misappropriating $600,000. How did alleged theft go on for so long in Atlanta's flagship cultural institution?
April 10, 2026404 fest not at fault for deadly mayhem? Residents beg to differ.
The city — both police and Mayor Andre Dickens — were quick to distance 404 Day from the mayhem. Residents argue that the youth were there because of the festival.
April 10, 2026Atlanta is two cities at a crossroads. We can’t blow it — we must succeed.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative is the path for the city's rising tide to lift all boats without leaving the most vulnerable behind.
April 10, 2026Iranians are trapped between bombs and repression but deserve a path to peace
History has shown that bombing does not produce democracy. Real, lasting change must come from within.
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Discovery of lost evidence is stunning twist in decades-old sex assault case
Sandeep “Sonny” Bharadia spent two decades behind bars for a crime he says he didn’t commit. A stunning discovery of missing evidence has led Savannah DA to reopen the case.

Federal judge questions Georgia’s parole system, lets woman’s lawsuit proceed
A federal judge, citing an AJC investigation into juvenile lifers, found Georgia’s parole system may be so hollow it amounts to a constitutional violation.

Whistleblowers’ plea rocked Atlanta City Hall, then fizzled
A year after Atlanta IG staff whistleblower letter, inspector general found evidence of criminal wrongdoing in one case, but many were closed with no serious findings.
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PHOTOS: Masters 2026 Round 3
Round 3 of the Masters began with Rory McIlroy taking an unprecedented six-shot lead into the weekend as he pursues a second straight Masters title.

Photos: Low-tech tradition reigns at the Masters
Manually updated leaderboards. No cellphones. No cameras. No running on the course. Paper-filled cubbies of starting times and daily pairings. Chairs to reserve viewing spots.
PHOTOS: Golf fashions at the Masters
Golf at the Masters is steeped in tradition, but patrons and golfers find a way to express their personalities through fashion.






















