In the end, the Hawks cut their losses with Trae Young
Meet the band defining Atlanta’s punk scene with ‘freedom of defiance’
After a giant 2025 — which included 70 live shows and a new album, "I'm Nice Now," released in October — Upchuck is soaring to new heights.
Comedy veteran to open club at Ponce City Market later this year
Whiplash will be run by former Laughing Skull Lounge operator Marshall Chiles.
12 metro Atlanta arts events to look forward to in the coming week
Highlights include a musical from Alicia Keys, Atlanta Jewish Storytelling Festival, ‘Twelfth Night.’
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8 local cocktails winterized for cold weather
While eggnog and hot toddies are the traditional marks of the winter bar, a curated cold-weather cocktail menu contains far more than heavy pours of high-proof spirits.
How to buy wine like a pro when traveling in the U.S.
Jerry & Krista Slater reflect on their favorite wine bars and shops in their travels around the U.S. over the course of 2025.
Kava bars are changing Atlanta's drink scene. Here's what you need to know.
Atlanta’s drink scene is turning to alcohol-free alternatives. Credits: AJC | Getty | Smith, K.E., et al., ACS Chemical Neuroscience | NBC | The Guardian
If Georgia wants to address affordability, lawmakers must raise minimum wage
Republicans and Democrats should work together - as they have in the past - to grow the American middle class.
Jan 7, 2026Why Georgia needs a modernized school funding formula
The AJC asked several education experts their thoughts about what, if any, changes they would make to the state's funding formula for education. Here is one response.
Jan 7, 2026Follow the science, Georgia. Permanently protect Okefenokee Swamp from mining.
Gov. Brian Kemp and state lawmakers should make preserving this natural gem a top priority in 2026.
23 hours agoGeorgia voters rejected high utility bills and data center risk-shifting
New Public Service Commission member rebuts the former incumbent’s assertions on nuclear power, AI bias and consumer rates.
Jan 6, 2026
Check out readers’ favorite cartoons by Mike Luckovich in 2025
Two-time Pulitzer Prize winning AJC cartoonist Mike Luckovich presents his top cartoons of 2025.
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PHOTOS: Hawks defeat Pelicans
Amid the swirling trade news involving guard Trae Young, the Hawks came up with a convincing 117-100 victory over the Pelicans on Wednesday night at State Farm Arena.
PHOTOS: Trae Young reportedly traded to Wizards
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young has reportedly been traded to the Washington Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert.
PHOTOS: Georgia Tech's comeback falls short in loss to Syracuse in ACC basketball
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets comeback bid fell short, as the Syracuse Orange pulled out an 82-72 victory on Tuesday night, Jan. 6, 2026, at McCamish Pavilion.
