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OPINION

Murphy: The 2020 election interference case is gone, but it can’t be forgotten

The decision by a Georgia prosecutor not to pursue the massive Trump election interference case leaves some bad deeds unpunished.

BREAKING

Spain highlights Atlanta’s World Cup matches

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MLK Day, Juneteenth cut from national parks’ free days; Trump’s birthday added

The Trump administration has altered which days national parks will allow free entry for residents and citizens next year.

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Henry Commission chair faces complaint over ethics hearing witnesses

Commission chairwoman Carlotta Harrell allegedly directed county employees under subpoena to leave hearing.

The Road to Cooperstown

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OPINION

For the love of the game, send Dale Murphy to Cooperstown

The Braves legend, who tore up the National League in the 1980s, has been waiting to get the call since his name first appeared on the ballot in 1999.

KEN SUGIURA

Why this year is probably Dale Murphy’s best shot to get into the Hall of Fame

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2020 COVERAGE

Catching up with Dale Murphy, 30 years after Braves traded him

Braves Report: Making deals and voting Dale

SEC Championship
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For Georgia-Alabama SEC title showdown, who has the edge at each position?

Georgia and Alabama appear evenly matched, but a deeper dive into each position group reveals where the Bulldogs have more advantages.

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2025 SEC championship: Game time, TV channel, streaming info, odds for UGA-Alabama

The No. 3 Georgia football team will take on the No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide in a Week 15 college football game.

Once a character in UGA-Bama rivalry, Chris Conley now tells his own stories

After announcing his retirement from the NFL in June after a 10-year career, Chris Conley is back in Athens, pursuing a master’s degree at the UGA film school.

Gunning for glory: Georgia QB can cement legend with SEC title win over Alabama

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton looks to become the first UGA quarterback to beat Alabama in an SEC championship game

Weekend Things to Do

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Hanukkah and Kwanzaa round-up: 15 family-friendly events in Atlanta

Throughout December, families can partake in a host of festive activities to celebrate Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. Here are 15 family-friendly events in Atlanta.

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15 more family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend

Happenings including holiday parades, a free Ludacris concert and the Dr Pepper SEC FanFare.

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FROM UATL

Civil rights museum opens sweeping new gallery on Reconstruction

‘Broken Promises’ traces the rise and violent undoing of America’s first multiracial democracy. And the legacies that endure.

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Wine & Dine
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Mellow Mushroom returns to downtown Decatur, and more from metro Atlanta’s dining scene

Three metro-area cooks celebrated a milestone, a new studio for cooking classes opened, and a Thai restaurant group announced its next concept in the Atlanta restaurant scene.

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Cocktails to kick off the holiday season

A selection of the most festive cocktails in town for the holiday season.

Hot chocolate crawls, holiday parties headline December food events

December is full of holiday festivities and delicious events across metro Atlanta, including a hot chocolate crawl, an ugly sweater party and holiday karaoke.

The Darling Oyster Bar opens new location in Savannah and more from the coastal dining scene

Peek inside the Darling Oyster Bar's second location now open in Savannah, learn about one of Georgia's historic businesses and more in December's coastal dining dispatch.

Sports This Weekend
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OWLS

Odom-led comeback nets Conference USA championship for Kennesaw State

The Owls continue to be one of the most intriguing stories of the season, going from a two-win season to a conference title and beating the defending league champions.

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NFL

On the hot seat for Falcons: Special teams haven’t been very special

After basically costing the team the game against the Jets, Atlanta's special teams units will be on the hot seat when they face the Seahawks Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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NFL

X-factor Sunday: Can the Falcons run the ball vs. Seattle’s stout defense?

Seattle has the No. 2-ranked run defense in the NFL. The Seahawks, who defeated Minnesota 26-0 on Sunday, are coming off their first shutout since 2015.

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WORLD CUP

World Cup analysis: Winners and losers

Friday’s World Cup draw produced a brutal Group of Death with France, Norway and Senegal. See which other groups will be toughest and which look easiest.

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WORLD CUP

U.S. gets good World Cup draw; Atlanta gets great possibilities

The World Cup draw was revealed Friday, and Atlanta could potentially host a number of exciting teams. The U.S. also received a favorable draw.

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NBA

Jalen Johnson’s first-half triple-double not enough to lift Hawks past Nuggets

The Hawks led the Nuggets by 9 to start the fourth quarter, but the Nuggets went on a 26-7 run to take the lead for good.

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WORLD CUP

Hey FIFA, Atlanta says it’s ready for the World Cup

Fans, players and dignitaries celebrate city’s place as ‘Soccer Capital of the United States.’

Georgia and Metro News

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Officials to install opioid reversal kits in Georgia’s public schools

The kits will contain Narcan, which can temporarily reverse the effects of an opioid overdose and restore breathing.

A viral confrontation and a sudden resignation shake up Georgia GOP

The man behind the vigilante sting operation that apparently netted a teenage GOP official says he has no regrets.

Why Big Tech sees Georgia farmland as ripe for data centers

As areas around Atlanta have moved to curtail data center development, tech giants are scouring rural areas to plant massive server farms.

Why the Atlanta school board voted to close and repurpose some schools

Sixteen schools will be repurposed under the APS Forward 2040 plan as enrollment falls and the district seeks better resources for students.

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‘It’s UATL’ podcast: Keeping a positive body image

The hosts talk fad diets, BMI and Ozempic.

FROM UATL

Watch: The sixth-grade insult that sparked a question about her body for the first time

This week on "It's UATL" the hosts open up about the first time they noticed their bodies and when society’s beauty standards started to sink in.

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‘It’s UATL’ podcast: Holy Booty: The Weight of Beauty Standards

As the only surviving daughter of Madame C.J. Walker, there was a lot of pressure on young A’Lelia to keep the family business of hair care products alive.

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Friday football recap: Buford, Carrollton set up potential national title game

Gainesville did what seemed impossible days ago — defeated No. 1-ranked Hughes in a Class 5A quarterfinal football game. Fourteen other teams also advanced Friday night.

Carrollton bottles up North Gwinnett, rolls into third state final in 4 years

The 48-21 victory over the Bulldogs puts the Trojans in the championship game of the state’s highest classification for the third time in four seasons.

In delayed quarterfinal playoff game, Gainesville knocks out top-ranked Hughes

Gainesville took command with a dominant finish to the first half and start to the second half, rolling to a statement 40-32 win over Hughes.

High school football playoffs blog recap: Highlights from Friday games

The latest high school football highlights from around the state for the fourth round of the GHSA playoffs.

Opinion and Voices
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GUEST COLUMN

Marjorie Taylor Greene should stand proud. Political fame comes with a cost.

Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is a successful politician who amassed a following, but political fame comes with a cost, so I don't blame her for resigning.

GUEST COLUMN

Mayor Andre Dickens: Atlanta has a moral imperative to fix city’s inequality

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens says the city's inequalities require investing deeply in distressed neighborhoods. A key to this is extending Tax Allocation Districts for funding.

STEERING COLUMN

Nissan’s e-Power: An EV driving experience, fueled by gas

A new kind of hybrid, called e-Power, is coming to the U.S. from Nissan.

OPINION

Southeast data center surge comes with opportunities and many tradeoffs

Data centers are booming in the Southeast, especially in Georgia, but this comes with great costs for taxpayers, local community resources and the climate.

BILL TORPY

The buzzing skies of Woodstock: Walmart drones make it Air Drop City

Walmart trotted out a drone and pony show in Woodstock Wednesday to let the public know about its new delivery service in six suburban locations in metro Atlanta.

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Politics

Former Fulton County election worker Ruby Freeman talks to her daughter, Wandrea ArShaye "Shaye" Moss, a former Georgia election worker, after she testified before the U.S. House Select Committee at its fourth hearing on its Jan. 6 investigation on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. (Yuri Gripas/Abaca Press/TNS)

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OPINION

The 2020 election interference case is gone, but it can’t be forgotten

The decision by a Georgia prosecutor not to pursue the massive Trump election interference case leaves some bad deeds unpunished.

A viral confrontation and a sudden resignation shake up Georgia GOP

The man behind the vigilante sting operation that apparently netted a teenage GOP official says he has no regrets.

‘Fish wrapper’: The AJC’s complicated relationship with Georgia’s political class

How generations of Georgia leaders battled, berated and depended on the AJC.

Metro Atlanta

Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth, among others, will no longer be considered fee-free days at U.S. National Parks. While the MLK National Historic Park in Atlanta doesn't charge admission, the new schedule will affect such metro Atlanta sites as Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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MLK Day, Juneteenth cut from national parks’ free days; Trump’s birthday added

The Trump administration has altered which days national parks will allow free entry for residents and citizens next year.

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Sweet Tea: To care is human

2 killed in Gwinnett leads to man arrested in Tennessee

A man was tracked down and arrested in Tennessee after being tied to a double homicide Friday evening in Gwinnett County, officials said.

Georgia

A new solar manufacturing plant owned by Qcells is under construction in Cartersville. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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OSHA cites construction firm for violations after death at Qcells site

Federal investigators probing a man’s death earlier this year at the construction site of Qcells’ second Georgia solar factory have cited a contractor there for violations.

Small-town Georgia DA brings almost as many RICO cases as Fulton’s Fani Willis

Griffin Judicial Circuit has brought 13 RICO indictments since June 2020.

Why Big Tech sees Georgia farmland as ripe for data centers

As areas around Atlanta have moved to curtail data center development, tech giants are scouring rural areas to plant massive server farms.

Opinion

Sunday, Dec. 7, is the deadline for when you can look at your Medicare Advantage and drug plan options. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel/TNS)

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OPINION

Medicare open enrollment period is ending. Make your health a priority.

The Medicare Open Enrollment period ends on Sunday, Dec. 7, and Atlanta consumers should not take their health and preventive medical care for granted.

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OPINION

For the love of the game, send Dale Murphy to Cooperstown

The Braves legend, who tore up the National League in the 1980s, has been waiting to get the call since his name first appeared on the ballot in 1999.

OPINION

Marjorie Taylor Greene should stand proud. Political fame comes with a cost.

Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is a successful politician who amassed a following, but political fame comes with a cost, so I don't blame her for resigning.

Falcons

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Jamal Agnew fumbles the ball against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Adam Hunger/AP)

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On the hot seat for Falcons: Special teams haven’t been very special

After basically costing the team the game against the Jets, Atlanta's special teams units will be on the hot seat when they face the Seahawks Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

X-factor Sunday: Can the Falcons run the ball vs. Seattle’s stout defense?

Seattle has the No. 2-ranked run defense in the NFL. The Seahawks, who defeated Minnesota 26-0 on Sunday, are coming off their first shutout since 2015.

Falcons will be without two key starters for Sunday’s matchup vs. Seahawks

Bulldogs

Georgia and Alabama line up at the line of scrimmage at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Athens. The No. 3-ranked Bulldogs and the No. 9-ranked Crimson Tide have had plenty to handle leading up to the SEC championship game. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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For Georgia-Alabama SEC title showdown, who has the edge at each position?

Georgia and Alabama appear evenly matched, but a deeper dive into each position group reveals where the Bulldogs have more advantages.

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UGA player who transferred owes $390K for licensing contract, suit says

Georgia is seeking $390,000 owed to the school as contracted with former edge rusher Damon Wilson ll, who transferred to Missouri in January.

2025 SEC championship: Game time, TV channel, streaming info, odds for UGA-Alabama

The No. 3 Georgia football team will take on the No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide in a Week 15 college football game.

Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech coach Brent Key signed a contract extension on Wednesday that raises his base annual pay to $6.5 million. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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More details of Brent Key’s contract

Georgia Tech coach Brent Key signed a contract extension with the school Wednesday which will pay him $6.5 million a year.

Who could be Georgia Tech’s next offensive coordinator?

Buster Faulkner’s departure is a major blow to Tech’s offense. Here are some possibilities as the team looks for the next coach to run the Yellow Jackets’ offense.

Future Yellow Jackets: A weekly look at Georgia Tech football commitments

Coach Brent Key has 23 high school seniors who have signed to play for Tech in 2026. Tech’s ‘26 recruiting class ranks 45th overall and 11th among ACC teams.

Hawks

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson had a triple-double by the end of the first half, but it wasn't enough as the Hawks couldn't hang on to a 9-point fourth-quarter lead against the Denver Nuggets. (Erik Rank/AP)

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Jalen Johnson’s first-half triple-double not enough to lift Hawks past Nuggets

The Hawks led the Nuggets by 9 to start the fourth quarter, but the Nuggets went on a 26-7 run to take the lead for good.

Well-traveled Hawks lose to Clippers in return to State Farm Arena

The Atlanta Hawks fell to the Clippers Wednesday night but Atlanta was without Jalen Johnson, Trae Young and Kristas Porzingis.

Former Hawks sharpshooter Danilo Gallinari announces retirement

Gallinari suited up for the Hawks for two seasons and 117 games, where he averaged 12.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists per game.

Braves

Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos, seen here announcing Walt Weiss as manager, has some work to do this offseason.

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Braves Report: Making deals and voting Dale

Braves remain focused on pitching ahead of winter meetings

The Braves have ample spending room, so their options aren’t limited by finances. There are free-agent starters galore, and the trade market offers additional avenues.

Braves bring back reliever Danny Young on split contract

The Braves bring back left-hander Danny Young, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery, on a nonguaranteed deal for bullpen depth.

United

Bulgaria's Atanas Chernev, center, scores an own goal during the World Cup 2026 group E qualifying soccer match between Spain and Bulgaria in Valladolid, Spain, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

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Spain highlights Atlanta’s World Cup matches

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World Cup analysis: Winners and losers

Friday’s World Cup draw produced a brutal Group of Death with France, Norway and Senegal. See which other groups will be toughest and which look easiest.

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Getting to know the World Cup teams

Of the 48 teams that will make up the World Cup, 42 are already known. Get to know all 42.

High Schools

The Carrollton defense, lined up for a fourth-quarter play in the Class 6A semifinals, held North Gwinnett to 57 first-half yards in a 48-21 victory on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Carrollton. (Chip Saye/AJC)

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Carrollton bottles up North Gwinnett, rolls into third state final in 4 years

The 48-21 victory over the Bulldogs puts the Trojans in the championship game of the state’s highest classification for the third time in four seasons.

Carrollton, Buford earned No. 1 national football rankings prior to semifinals

High school football playoffs blog recap: Highlights from Friday games

The latest high school football highlights from around the state for the fourth round of the GHSA playoffs.

More Sports

Amari Odom celebrates a touchdown during Kennesaw State's 19-15 win over Jacksonville State in the Conference USA championship game on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Jacksonville, Ala. (Kennesaw State Athletics)

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Odom-led comeback nets Conference USA championship for Kennesaw State

The Owls continue to be one of the most intriguing stories of the season, going from a two-win season to a conference title and beating the defending league champions.

In delayed quarterfinal playoff game, Gainesville knocks out top-ranked Hughes

Gainesville took command with a dominant finish to the first half and start to the second half, rolling to a statement 40-32 win over Hughes.

Rush Propst wins eighth state title, first since Colquitt County in 2015

Rush Propst won his first state championship 2015, when he won at Colquitt County. Propst's Coosa Christian team took home the Alabama 2A state title.

Food & Dining

Mellow Mushroom's revamped downtown Decatur location will reopen Dec. 8, 2025. (Courtesy of Mellow Mushroom)

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Mellow Mushroom returns to downtown Decatur, and more from metro Atlanta’s dining scene

Three metro-area cooks celebrated a milestone, a new studio for cooking classes opened, and a Thai restaurant group announced its next concept in the Atlanta restaurant scene.

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Central Texas-style barbecue compound opens on the Northeast Beltline

Acclaimed pitmaster John Lewis will open his Central Texas-style restaurant Lewis Barbecue in Ansley Mall on Dec. 8.

African print aprons, jumbo candy canes and more Southern-made products to try

December's mix of Southern-made food and kitchen products includes cheesecake dip mixes, ranch dressing in salt form and tea blends from Marietta, Georgia.

UATL

Chief Program Officer Kama Pierce talks about the National Center for Civil and Human Rights' new exhibit, "Broken Promises," which focuses on the Reconstruction Era, on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

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FROM UATL

Civil rights museum opens sweeping new gallery on Reconstruction

A sweeping new gallery at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta tells the turbulent, often tragic story of the Reconstruction Era in U.S. history.

FROM UATL

‘It’s UATL’ podcast: Keeping a positive body image

The hosts talk fad diets, BMI and Ozempic.

FROM UATL

Christian rapper Lecrae debuts poetry and essay collection ‘Set Me Free’

In an interview with UATL, the Grammy-winning Christian hip-hop artist calls his essay collection “Set Me Free: The Good News of God’s Relentless Pursuits” experimental art.

Things to Do

Congregation Ner Tamid hosts a menorah lighting on the fifth night of Hanukkah in Marietta Square on Saturday, Dec 28, 2024. The Kennesaw-based temple will host a menorah lighting for the 11th time in the square this year. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC)

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Hanukkah and Kwanzaa round-up: 15 family-friendly events in Atlanta

Throughout December, families can partake in a host of festive activities to celebrate Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. Here are 15 family-friendly events in Atlanta.

AJC Peachtree Road Race updates: Stay on pace

The AJC's Nicole Bennett shares an update on her training, plus info on hip pain and some inspiration from an amazing kid.

Where can I find it?

Where you can find ground sumac and where to transform an antique rug into pillows.

Lifestyle

This John Portman-designed house on Sea Island was sold this week for $30 million, a record price in Georgia, according to real estate agents. (Courtesy of Bartolotti Media)

Sea Island house sale of $30 million viewed as Georgia record

John Portman’s Sea Island residence sold this week for $30 million, the highest home price in Georgia history.

Holiday etiquette: Should you quit gifting if they don’t thank you?

Experts share how to handle unacknowledged gifts without losing your holiday spirit.

Why thousands of metro Atlanta sellers pulled their homes off the market

The number of delistings in metro Atlanta grew 41% in September from the same month a year ago, a recent report said.

Entertainment

Michelle Pfeiffer stars in 2025's "Oh. What. Fun.," which was filmed in Atlanta but fictionally set in Houston. (Alisha Wetherill/Courtesy of Amazon Studios)

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Michelle Pfeiffer plays put-upon mom in Atlanta-shot Amazon Xmas film

Michelle Pfeiffer plays a mom who feels neglected by her family during Christmas in the new Amazon film "Oh. What. Fun." shot in Atlanta during the summer of 2025.

OK Go, known as the ‘treadmill guys,’ can also bring it live

OK Go, known for their viral treadmill video and many others, is also a high energy live band, coming to the Eastern on Sunday.

Cam Newton wants to honor BET’s ‘106 & Park’ with ‘106 & Sports,’ not copy it

BET has a new Atlanta-based show "106 & Sports" led by Cam Newton that honors the original "106 & Park" which shot out of New York City from 2000 to 2014.

Travel

A metalwork onion adorns the top of the Toombs County Government Center in Lyons. The ornament is a nod to the renowned Vidalia onions that grow in this region of eastern Georgia. (Joe Kovac Jr./AJC)

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DISPATCH

This sight in a Georgia town’s skyline just might bring tears to your eyes

Amid rolling Georgia farmland that is home to the Vidalia onion, an architecture-meets-agriculture ornament sits atop the Toombs County courthouse.

Pirate museum a new addition to Savannah’s maritime attractions

Savannah Pirates and Treasure Museum is the newest attraction in a city filled with history to experience in its museums, dining and even accommodations.

Wellness

Chloe Chen pictured with her parents, Allen and Serena. (Photo provided by Children's Healthcare of Atlanta)

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New infant heart stent offers fresh hope for Georgia families

A Georgia couple finds hope after their child receives a first-of-its-kind stent system, placing Children's among the first hospitals to use the innovative technology.

Grady expands care with two outpatient facilities in DeKalb County

Grady Health System is expanding outpatient services to DeKalb County, strengthening its reach and impact across metro Atlanta.

This Marietta salon helps Santas get holiday-ready

A Marietta salon brightens and dyes Santas' beards long before the Christmas festivities begin.

Special Features

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