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victory gardens

Rooted in practicality, victory gardens make a comeback in Atlanta and beyond

‘Grow your own’ advocates say throwback vegetable and fruit gardens can feed a family, a community, even a sense of patriotism.

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Many music genres will be breezing across metro Atlanta this spring

Atlanta Jazz Fest, Sweetwater 420 Music Fest are signposts of a season that brings classical, klezmer, indie rock, pop and more to the city.

WussyVision

Campy Atlanta gay film screening series WussyVision celebrates 10 years

Monthly screenings at the Plaza Theatre bring queer Atlanta together for costume contests and community.

Food and Dining
Top Chef - Season 23

This ‘Top Chef’ contestant’s culinary career started at a Georgia racetrack

How Georgia native Jennifer Lee Jackson made it to season 23 of ‘Top Chef.’

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This easy butter chicken recipe gets curry on the table faster than takeout

This rich, creamy curry comes together quicker than the time it takes to inch through Atlanta traffic.

Soft serve margarita

How these Georgia restaurants capitalize on the viral soft serve margarita

Where to find the soft serve margarita and what to expect from this latest foodie trend.

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Maintain Georgia’s economic momentum by renewing USMCA trade agreement

The relationship between the Peach State, Canada and Mexico is beneficial for jobs, manufacturing and clarity in the rules of commerce.

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Violence against teachers is more widespread than you think

Post-pandemic behavioral issues are causing classroom challenges for teachers and school administrators.

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$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, 2026
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Atlanta 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, 2026

ICYMI

Atlanta private school announces sudden closure

Financial questions swirl after Atlanta private school closure

Declining enrollment, revenue shortfall factored into surprising decision to close just weeks before the school year ended.

Data Center

Coweta votes to turn this 800-acre forest into $17B data center campus

County leaders an hour south of Atlanta approve one of Georgia’s largest data center campuses after 15 months of debate.

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KEN SUGIURA

Betty Lindberg, Atlanta’s favorite 101-year-old athlete, has news to share

The AJC caught up with her after an hourlong exercise class.

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Sue Bickham dances with SALSAtlanta during the Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park on Saturday, April 11, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

PHOTOS: Dogwood festival revamps admission

The Dogwood Festival, a long-running annual staple at Piedmont Park, drew lighter traffic this past weekend after switching from a free model to a gate fee.

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PHOTOS: Masters 2026 Round 4

Rory McIlroy made history by winning his second straight Masters on what was an exciting final round Sunday at Augusta National Golf Club.

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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.