A gangway on Sapelo Island collapsed in October 2024, killing seven people and seriously injuring others. Insurers for the gangway's architect say they don't have to pay for associated claims. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Insurers argue they shouldn’t have to pay for Sapelo Island gangway collapse lawsuit

Two policies at issue have a combined $35 million limit.

Former Braves minor leaguer arrested in Florida on vehicular homicide charge

Atlanta quietly joins fight against the Trump administration’s anti-DEI push

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Politics

Fulton County candidate for the District 5 seat, Tiffany Henyard, speaks to press members after her hearing with the Fulton County Registration and Elections Board on Monday, April 20, 2026. The board voted 3-1 to accept her candidacy after verifying she is a Fulton County resident. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Meet the controversial former mayor seeking a seat on the Fulton Commission

‘She has no chance on God’s green Earth to win as a Republican in District 5,’ sitting commissioner says.

EXCLUSIVE

Why Derek Dooley is trying to turn Georgia’s Senate race into a revolt against D.C.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

In new memoir, Bottoms says hardships shaped her political identity

OPINION

Geoff Duncan is gaining support, but his past positions may come to haunt him

AJC Sports

MLB

Braves closer Raisel Iglesias lands on injured list; Robert Suarez to step in

AJC VARSITY

7 Georgia baseball coaches hit a rare win milestone. We asked them one question

BULLDOGS

Georgia Bulldogs show how Kaiden Prothro fits into the offense

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Old pro CJ McCollum saves young Hawks in New York

AJC VARSITY

First-round matchups for the GHSA boys soccer playoffs

NBA

‘Just toughness’: Takeaways from Hawks’ turnaround win in Game 2

BULLDOGS

Why Georgia football could be starting its seasons even earlier

A Growing City

DAVID PLAZAS

Atlanta’s not done growing. But to many residents, it sure feels full.

New Census figures show the U.S. population rate of growth has slowed, but newcomers made the metro area the No. 3 top growing region in the U.S.

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Film & TV

How ‘a group of hippies’ created Atlanta’s 50-year film institution

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