Atlanta's AmericasMart sets the fashion trends months in advance
Is Atlanta really the promised land for Black chefs?
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Developer scales back UGA President’s House hotel plan after opposition
Smaller footprint, fewer rooms on site of historic University of Georgia residence proposed in response to Athens residents’ concerns.
Politics
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AJC INTERVIEW
Marjorie Taylor Greene is leaving for now, but never say never
In an interview with the AJC, the Rome Republican reflects on her five years in office and a very public split with President Donald Trump.
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GHSA playoff delay draws parallels to Douglass-Lakeside chaos 50 years ago
After a delay, a Georgia high school football playoff game is set for Thursday. Half a century ago, another hotly disputed game also put the state's playoffs on hold.
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Daytona Beach wish list: Don’t leave without experiencing this
You may know Daytona Beach for the 23-mile stretch of sand, scenic trails and eclectic shopping. But did you know it’s...
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‘Purpose and people’: Christine Sintay on leading Humana differently
It’s been quite a journey for Christine Sintay, a former stay-at-home mom who took the leap into the insurance...
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Getting to undetectable: Why HIV resistance and adherence matter
Over the past four decades, advances in scientific research and medications for HIV have transformed the disease from a...
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Volunteer vocalist has provided solace to hospice patients for 23 years
Almost every Monday for 23 years, Kevin Dunn has sung at a Wellstar hospice in LaGrange, offering comfort and peace to patients, their families and staff.
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NEDRA RHONE
Can the Advent calendar craze and Christianity coexist?
Influencers are unboxing high-end Advent calendars from beauty, food and lifestyle brands. But when I was a kid, this holiday tradition started in the church.
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AJC Her+Story | Packed schedule? Atlanta career coach offers tips to avoid holiday burnout.
Over the holidays, a growing mountain of things to do can make it easy to forget that it’s supposed to be a season for joy and fun. We have tips to help you manage stress.
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FROM UATL‘It’s UATL’ podcast: What is your media diet?
The “It’s UATL” podcast hosts talk about media consumption.
Arts and Entertainment
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Ramblin’ men Devon Allman, Duane Betts bring Family Revival back to Atlanta
The Allman Betts Family Revival tours that began nearly a decade ago to celebrate what would have been Gregg Allman’s 70th birthday have become a tradition.
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What’s filming in Georgia in December? Taraji P. Henson’s latest.
"Tyler Perry's Beauty in Black," faith-based Taraji P. Henson movie and Southern Gothic crime series are among the 29 productions filming this month in the state.
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Athens punk band Five Eight kicking off the holidays with an eye toward 2026
Preview: Playing Friday at Smith's Olde Bar, Athens band Five Eight and Atlanta singer-guitarist James Hall have collaborated on a new holiday song, “Christmas Without You."
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One of Georgia’s biggest companies is getting into outdoor recreation
Cox Outdoors will bring together recent investments in KUIU and Loop Tackle and planned future ventures in outdoor recreation.
Food and Dining
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Southern cheese straws get a better-for-you makeover
This popular nibble for holiday gatherings is typically piped through a cookie press into textured wafers or short rods. But for this version, no cookie press is required.
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A New York-based Irish bar is headed to Atlanta’s Centennial Yards
The hospitality group behind the internationally acclaimed bar the Dead Rabbit is bringing its new concept, the Irish Exit, to downtown Atlanta.
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The AJC’s 10 best new restaurants of 2025
AJC dining critics reviewed and rated more than 30 restaurants in 2025 while visiting many more. These 10 stood out as the best new restaurants of the year.
GUEST COLUMN
Enshrine abortion as a human right on this U.N. declaration anniversary
Restrictive anti-abortion laws in Georgia and elsewhere in the U.S. are an affront to women and the spirit of the United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
DAVID PLAZAS
Middle-class housing crisis worsens and requires urgent action and attention
The goal of preserving and building affordable housing for Atlanta low-income and homeless residents is commendable, but the middle class needs more attention and support.
GUEST COLUMN
Fulton County doesn’t need a new jail. Here’s why it’s a bad investment.
As Fulton County weighs options to address the substandard conditions in its jail, a former board commission chairman urges leaders to choose diversion over incarceration.
PATRICIA MURPHY
The 2020 election interference case is gone, but it can’t be forgotten
The decision by a Georgia prosecutor not to pursue the massive Trump election interference case leaves some bad deeds unpunished.
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PHOTOS: Capitol lights up for Christmas holidays
Gov. Brian Kemp, family and others gather to light the capitol Christmas tree on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. The ceremony featured Spelman Glee Club.
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PHOTOS: Falcons fall again Sunday, this time to Seahawks
The Atlanta Falcons lost to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, 37-9, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The loss clinched an eighth straight losing season for the Falcons.
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PHOTOS: Georgia crushes Alabama to win SEC championship
The Georgia Bulldogs dominated the Alabama Crimson Tide in Saturday's SEC Championship Game, coming away with a convincing 28-7 victory at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.