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20 free things to do in metro Atlanta in September

From outdoor movies to festivals celebrating Atlanta’s diverse cultural offerings, there’s a ton to do in the metro area .

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Harry Connick Jr., Jill Biden to take the stage at MJCCA book fest

Plus, Atlanta author takes helm at Pat Conroy Literary Center, and there’s a new literary prize for Southern writers.

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‘Said in Stone’ at Georgia Museum carves an exalted place for Edmonia Lewis

Exhibition fills in the story and deepens appreciation for the 19th century American sculptor of Black and Indigenous descent.

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Atlanta man wins $4.3M against Morgan & Morgan

Marietta man wins $4.3M in fight against Morgan & Morgan

The law firm strongly disagrees with the arbitration award, its CEO says.

Cumberland Island, Georgia's largest barrier island, is mostly owned and managed by the federal government, but the Candler and Carnegie families have private residences on the island. (Curtis Compton/AJC 2007)

Coca-Cola heirs feuding over family’s Cumberland Island retreat

Cousin threatens to bulldoze home built by his mother if other Candler family members gain ownership of Georgia property sold to the federal government in 1982.

Aria vies for 2025 James Beard Award for hospitality

Booze bankruptcy: Atlanta-based alcohol distributor lays off hundreds

A pandemic bubble and shift in consumer tastes away from alcohol contributed to the Republic National Distributing’s financial troubles.

GUEST COLUMN

Gwinnett DA should dismiss charges against Ga. father accused of killing son

Danyel Smith cannot get back the over 23 years he has spent in prison, but he can still have a future without prosecution hanging over him.

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Deficiencies at Georgia war veterans home require immediate action

Gov. Brian Kemp should take action to fix the problems cited year after year in surveys by the VA and The Joint Commission.

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Skilled trades are more in demand than ever. This is Atlanta’s moment to act.

While higher education remains important, this narrow focus has contributed to today’s workforce imbalance and shortage.

Aug 28, 2026
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Readers write

Two AJC readers offer their views on building data centers in the Peach State.

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Second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club

PHOTOS: Tour Championship enters Round 2

Scottie Scheffler moved up the leaderboard Friday while reigning Masters' champion Rory McIlroy struggled during Round 2 of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in At...

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PHOTOS: DanceOut Atlanta honors Dolly Parton

The line dancing group holds a tribute night for the legendary entertainer and philanthropist, playing Parton’s music, collecting donations for her Imagination Library and enc...

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PHOTOS: A look at Dragon Con over the years

The Labor Day event has long been a highlight of the holiday weekend in Atlanta.