Georgia’s incoming secretary of state takes over a lightning rod role
Outgoing Secretary Brad Raffensperger, a Republican, has long been a target of right wing election skeptics. How will Democrat Penny Brown Reynolds be greeted?
Will Georgia Republicans switch parties after Democrats’ gains?
The last time Georgia politics underwent a transformation this sweeping, some lawmakers decided to change parties rather than fight the tide.
How Keisha Lance Bottoms overcame the odds to win Georgia’s race for governor
A billionaire opponent. Relentless attacks. One ‘gut punch’ after another. Inside the campaign that returned Democrats to the Governor’s Mansion.
Arts and Entertainment
How Usher and Chris Brown’s R&B Tour made history at Atlanta’s biggest venue
Beginning tonight, they’ll perform five shows in the city, concluding with a Nov. 11 concert.
Giant pandas meet the public Friday at Zoo Atlanta. Here are 5 things to know.
Ping Ping and Fu Shuang will debut to the public in a new habitat.
Atlanta fans celebrate latest ‘A Court of Thorns and Roses’ book at midnight release
Midnight release parties are making a comeback, with fans gathering for elaborate celebrations surrounding some of their favorite books.
The First Amendment should protect worshippers the same as protesters
Congress should pass the bipartisan Right to Worship Act to prevent demonstrations from entering the sanctuary door.
Jon Ossoff should stay in the Senate for the next six years
Voters reelected the senator to be a check on Trump and to continue his bipartisan work for constituents.
Georgia Republicans just got Trumped
The Georgia GOP embraced Trump. Georgia voters said enough.
Readers write
AJC readers write about another side to data centers, another way to watch sports and likely another year of extreme weather ahead.
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McCaysville residents contend with flood aftermath
The Toccoa River, which runs through McCaysville, crested at a record high after 8-11 inches of rain fell in the area.
Mike Collins supporters gather for election results
Supporters of Georgia Republican U.S. senate candidate Mike Collins gather as election results come in.
Keisha Lance Bottoms supporters rally as election results come in
Supporters gather for Georgia gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms as polls close. Bottoms won, becoming the first Black woman in U.S.
