Afternoon travelers make their way through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on March 27, 2026. This coming Friday is expected to be one of the busiest travels days on record for the airport. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta airport warns of busy spring break weekend travel surge

Although TSA officers have begun getting paid, airport officials warn travelers not to get complacent ahead of spring break.

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Georgia Legislature

House Speaker Jon Burns (left) and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones celebrate Tuesday's passage of House Bill 1193, which seeks to improve literacy among Georgia schoolchildren. (David Wickert/AJC)

Taxes and a raise for state retirees still pending on Sine Die

Georgia state lawmakers face a deadline to deliver on big promises on the final day of the 40-day session.

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NBA

Hawks dominate Magic, sweep season series for first time since 2012-13

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Georgia football rival an eye-opening CFP selection committee addition

University of Georgia Director of Athletics Josh Brooks serves on the NCAA oversight committee that drew up the legislation passed on Wednesday that will help curb tampering and transfer portal violations. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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MLB

‘Sick as a dog’ Chris Sale leads Braves to win over A’s

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Leading D-I baseball in home runs, Georgia has built a lineup of power

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The Masters

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Politics

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill, Friday, March 27, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)

Republican plan to fund Homeland Security could get first test vote today

The Senate is expected to try quickly passing a measure to fund most of Homeland Security, though it’s unclear how swiftly the House will follow to largely end the shutdown.

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