Voters cast their ballots during early in-person voting at the Gwinnett County Voter Registrations and Elections office in Lawrenceville on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, in Lawrenceville. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

The hunt for noncitizen voters in Georgia yields few results

President Donald Trump has ramped up rhetoric on noncitizen voting. Georgia reviews have found such voters to be rare.

AJC INTERVIEW

From grocery taxes to Trump, Bottoms sketches her agenda

OPINION

Jon Ossoff claims Trump lied us into war, but here’s why U.S. is in Iran

Everton Blair, Georgia’s first openly gay congressman, sworn into office

Traffic roundabouts throwing you for a loop? Data says they increase safety.

GDOT is opting for roundabouts over traffic lights at hundreds of interstate interchanges and other high-traffic intersections across the state.

GBI issues Blue Alert in search for suspect accused of killing Georgia officer

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NEDRA RHONE

Cobb teachers walked out. Why are they the ones under investigation?

AJC Sports

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Brent Key’s Georgia Tech football contract goes well beyond a salary increase

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For Georgia Tech football recruits, Thursday night is more than a game

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KEN SUGIURA

Haynes King: The story just gets better and better

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Eight wins? Nine? AJC staff predicts win totals for Georgia Tech football.

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BULLDOGS

Sudden departure of starting DL catches Georgia teammates by surprise

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Georgia Tech football to debut first jersey sponsorship patch Thursday

AJC VARSITY

Maxwell GHSA playoff projections: Sandy Creek, Toombs County tower over field

Arts & Entertainment

Mark Wahlberg, Rose Byrne and Mahershala Ali

15 Georgia-shot TV shows and films not to miss this fall

Jessica Chastain, Nicolas Cage and Rose Byrne are among the big-name stars who will show up on screen.

EXCLUSIVE | Spike Lee: ‘Morehouse is where I became a man’

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For Emory professor, Spike Lee’s films have been a lifelong conversation

Beretta Smith-Shomade’s semester-long series pairs 13 films and Lee’s ‘She’s Gotta Have It’ with discussions of his influence, artistry and complicated legacy.

High Museum centennial plans: Basquiat, two photo exhibits, sculpture

In addition to the New York artist’s ‘Blue Ribbon Paintings,’ civil rights and midcentury photography and Martin Puryear sculpture to show in 2026-27.

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Danyel Smith’s fiancee, LaTasha Pyatt (foreground), becomes emotional following Smith’s bond hearing at Gwinnett County Superior Court on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, in Lawrenceville. Danyel Smith, who was convicted in 2003 in the death of his baby, was recently granted a new trial. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Father who spent decades in prison for baby’s death released, waiting new trial

Danyel Smith was sentenced to life in prison in 2003. A judge in July vacated his conviction and granted him a new trial, which state prosecutors have appealed.

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Your Wellness

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Curiosities of the South

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Flock says camera access was authorized. Dunwoody residents raised concerns.

Latest Headlines

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The Win Column: Coach Key or Coach Prime?

Bottoms warns against potential GOP postelection power grab

Food and Dining

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PUNK FOODIE GUIDE

6 Atlanta food pop-ups this week, including craft barbecue and World Fest

Punk Foodie’s list of pop-ups to try runs from Roswell to Avondale Estates. Plus, we have an in-depth look at how Atlanta’s World Fest is redefining halal menu expectations.

Late summer surge sees more than 20 new restaurants open around metro Atlanta

Gluten-free food festival, chef-led fundraisers and more September events

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Opinion and Voices

GUEST COLUMNISTS

As Israeli Americans, we support Jon Ossoff’s approach to the Middle East

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Liberal arts still matter to students and are valuable for Georgia’s workforce

Georgia College & State University opened its doors 30 years ago and continues to innovate in the AI era.

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GUEST COLUMN

‘I have never supported a Republican.’ How Rick Jackson changed my mind.

My support may hurt my business and lose me friends, but I am putting Georgia over party in backing the GOP governor nominee over Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms.

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Atlanta has the movie studios. Now, it needs the music composers.

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LETTERS TO EDITOR

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Politics

Keisha Lance Bottoms campaigns for governor

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Bottoms warns against potential GOP postelection power grab

7 counties that could shape Georgia’s race for governor

The hunt for noncitizen voters in Georgia yields few results

Metro Atlanta

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Georgia

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Major gateway to the Okefenokee Swamp is getting a new name

A beloved mascot tradition will return for a Georgia football team. But when?

Opinion

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OPINION

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LETTERS TO EDITOR

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Falcons

Ian Cunningham: Falcons still haven’t decided on Week 1 starting QB

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NFL

Summer school: Falcons’ rookie class aced first exams, poised to play early

NFL

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Bulldogs

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BULLDOGS

Elijah Griffin prepped to become Georgia’s next great defensive lineman

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Sudden departure of starting DL catches Georgia teammates by surprise

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Georgia football depth chart, projected starters for 2026 season

Georgia Tech

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Hawks

NBA

Former Hawks forward Kuminga reportedly agrees to 2-year deal with Minnesota

NBA

Hawks assistant GM Kyle Korver stepping away from franchise

NBA

Hawks have a tough start, brutal West Coast trip, other schedule takeaways

Braves

After MLB debut, Burkhalter optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett

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MLB

Nationals’ call-ups shine, help topple Braves, as Smith-Shawver struggles

MLB

How Sean Murphy has recovered from broken finger that derailed his season

United

MLS

Atlanta United loses to Charlotte FC, ending rare win streak

MLS

‘I want to win’: Breel Embolo joins Atlanta United in playoff hunt

MLS

Atlanta tops Sporting KC to win third straight

High Schools

AJC VARSITY

Maxwell GHSA playoff projections: Sandy Creek, Toombs County tower over field

AJC VARSITY

27 GHSA teams have gone from 0-2 to 2-0

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4 of Georgia’s best football teams playing out of state this weekend

More Sports

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AJC VARSITY

Biff Parson shares how his star QB son won respect of Hart County team

WNBA

Dream’s Angel Reese picks up WNBA honor for second straight week

Food & Dining

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6 Atlanta food pop-ups this week, including craft barbecue and World Fest

Gluten-free food festival, chef-led fundraisers and more September events

Late summer surge sees more than 20 new restaurants open around metro Atlanta

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Things to Do

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15 Georgia-shot TV shows and films not to miss this fall

Atlanta Labor Day travel: Expect traffic, longer lines and higher prices

Lifestyle

‘Bert Show’ alum Kristin Klingshirn let go from Q99.7 amid broader cuts

Rethinking kids and screen time: Why balance matters more than limits

Aging with ink: What older adults should know before getting a tattoo

Investigations

AJC EXCLUSIVE

Georgia families sue Meta, accuse its data center of tainting their water

EXCLUSIVE

Inspections uncover violations at Georgia med spas, IV clinics

AJC INVESTIGATION

Atlanta paid him more than the mayor. It has little record of his work.

Data Centers

AJC EXCLUSIVE

Georgia families sue Meta, accuse its data center of tainting their water

Warnock blasts OpenAI, Effingham for doing data center deal ‘in the dark’

GUEST COLUMN

Data center fatigue: Repurpose AI to solve the problems it creates

Wellness

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Feeling stressed? Cuddle with animals at these 5 Georgia experiences.

ERICK ERICKSON

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Special Features

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