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CDC Shooting

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As details in CDC shooting emerge, questions about suspect persist

Gunfire struck at least four buildings at the public health agency’s Atlanta headquarters; DeKalb County officer killed responding to attack.

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DeKalb officer killed in CDC shooting had close ties to Emory community

David Rose, 33, was critically injured in the shooting incident and died at the hospital where his mother had been an intensive care unit nurse for nearly two decades.

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A year of trauma: Shooting is yet another blow to CDC workers and alumni

After Friday's deadly shooting at the CDC in Atlanta, workers say they feel unsupported by federal officials.

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CDC gunman might have been driven by mistrust of vaccines in deadly attack

The shooting has left the nearby community reeling. The CDC in particular has been struggling with budget cuts and layoffs under the Trump administration.

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MLB

Jurickson Profar makes ‘catch of season’ for Braves

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MLB

Waldrep enjoys career-best outing, Profar makes ‘wow’ catch as Braves roll

The Braves defeated the Marlins 7-1 in the first game of a doubleheader at Truist Park on Saturday. Atlanta obtained an early lead and cruised the rest of the way.

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NFL

Lions’ Morice Norris: ‘Amen, Amen. I’m all good’

Detroit Lions safety Morice Norris gave an update to his condition on social media Saturday morning after being taken to Grady Hospital on Friday night.

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MLB

‘The dream came true today’: Jen Pawol makes history as first female MLB umpire

Jen Pawol made history on Saturday afternoon as MLB’s first female umpire, manning first base in the Braves’ 7-1 victory over the Marlins

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KEN SUGIURA

A somber Friday in Atlanta catches us off guard

In the aftermath of what looked like a horrific injury, it was decided to stop play. For a few minutes, 22 players returned to the field with no intent to play.

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KEN SUGIURA

Jen Pawol makes history as first female MLB umpire, but there’s more work to do

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YELLOW JACKETS

Brent Key: Time for Yellow Jackets to ‘take the jump’

Buckhead-based Amphibian Foundation poised for relocation

The nonprofit plans to move around 1,000 animals over the next several months.

Arrest made in Sweet Auburn shooting that left 1 dead, 10 injured

Atlanta police arrested a 19-year-old in the Sweet Auburn shooting that killed Santos Wyatt and injured 10 others along Edgewood Avenue in late July.

Nonprofit gives each Athens high school senior a $1,000 investment portfolio

Each high school senior in Athens is receiving a $1,000 investment portfolio from Gifted Savings, a nonprofit tackling financial literacy and income disparity.

OPINION

TORPY: ‘I wish they’d apologize’: Walmart kidnap suspect recounts ordeal

Mahendra Patel recounts his ordeal to AJC columnist Bill Torpy from the dining room table of his Cobb County home.

Weekend Things to Do

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15 family-friendly things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend

Happenings include a convention for retro horror and sci-fi and Cirque du Soleil acrobats and musicians portraying an insect colony.

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THEATER REVIEW

True Colors’ ‘Ain’t No Mo’ depicts Black life in U.S. with hope, pain

In Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company’s “Ain’t No Mo’,” Black people are given the opportunity to stage-left themselves out of America and resettle in Africa.

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Fans can see Collective Soul live and go behind scenes with new documentary

Atlanta-born band is playing at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre this weekend.

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Chef raising funds to volunteer in Ukraine and more from metro Atlanta’s dining scene

A local pop-up chef shared plans to cook for hospitals in Ukraine, two West Midtown kitchens got new executive chefs, and more from the Atlanta restaurant scene.

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How Black Restaurant Week Atlanta 2025 is supporting Black-owned spots

Black Restaurant Week 2025 in Atlanta adds Bites and Birdies Golf Invitational at Canongate 1 Golf Club and additional resources to support Black-owned restaurants.

Butcher shop by day, Kinship is launching fine dining pop-up by night

Menu will take inspiration from ‘the people, ingredients and community of the American South.’

Chick-fil-A plans first nationwide launch of pretzel bun chicken sandwich

Chick-fil-A will offer a new twist on its famous chicken sandwich.

Georgia and Metro News

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Man accused of shooting 2 MARTA police officers arrested in Alabama

Two MARTA police officers were shot while confronting a man who was urinating near a platform at a downtown Atlanta station late Thursday, officials said.

Warner Robins officer injured, armed suspect dead in standoff, GBI says

A Warner Robins police officer was injured and an armed suspect was killed in a Friday morning standoff outside a mall in Middle Georgia, the GBI said.

5 things to know about Georgia students’ latest test scores

Results of the annual Georgia Milestones assessment show overall improvement.

Six soldiers honored for heroism amid shooting at Georgia’s Fort Stewart

Six soldiers were honored with a Meritorious Service Medal Thursday for their heroic actions responding to the shooting at Georgia's Fort Stewart.

Opinion and Voices

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AJC CONTRIBUTOR

Hulk Hogan embracing Trump and MAGA showed politics and wrestling are the same

Hulk Hogan embraced President Donald Trump and the MAGA-verse and exposed the parallels between professional wrestling and American politics.

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In the Sydney Sweeney jeans/genes controversy, who’s zooming who?

The Sydney Sweeney jeans/genes controversy conjures up memories of a 1980s ad also for jeans — and also thick with controversy.

GUEST COLUMN

A back to school must-have: A social media ban for kids

Georgia’s attempt to restrict kids’ social media access was blocked by a judge, citing free speech concerns.

AJC CONTRIBUTOR

Jeffrey Epstein scandal is a test for America’s soul and U.S. justice system

A nation that turns away from abused women and children to protect powerful men has lost its moral compass. That is the lesson from the Jeffrey Epstein files scandal.

DAVID PLAZAS

Geoff Duncan’s choice to turn Democrat enrages some readers, delights others

Our Opinions editor shares the criticism and praise of Georgia's former Republican lieutenant governor.

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AJC Super 11

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AJC Super 11: What to know about the 2025 selections

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the selections that recognize players who have significant impact to their team and Georgia high school football overall.

Georgia Decides

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Investigations stalled while State Election Board tried to change voting rules

A backlog of completed Georgia election investigations grew to over 300 cases after the State Election Board prioritized passing new voting rules last year.

OPINION

MURPHY: Welcome to ‘Y’all-itics,’ politics with a Georgia accent

The "Political Insider" column will now be "Y'all-itics," a column on Georgia politics.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

GOP Senate rivals attack Derek Dooley’s college football coaching record

Georgia's Republican U.S. Senate primary is shaping up to have another heavy dose of college football two years after Herschel Walker's campaign.

Here's who is running for office in Georgia in 2026

Here’s who has officially announced a run for some of the more noteworthy and competitive Georgia offices.

Mike Luckovich

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Mike Luckovich: Disarmed

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Mike Luckovich: How to avoid Trump

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Mike Luckovich: Keep smiling or else

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Politics

Georgia seeks to dismiss Confederate group’s Stone Mountain lawsuits

A Confederate group has filed a series of lawsuits challenging changes at Stone Mountain. The Georgia attorney general's office has moved to dismiss all of them.

Investigations stalled while State Election Board tried to change voting rules

A backlog of completed Georgia election investigations grew to over 300 cases after the State Election Board prioritized passing new voting rules last year.

LIVE ELECTIONS HUB

The latest from the Georgia 2026 campaign trail

Get the latest updates and analysis on the Georgia races for U.S. Senate and governor — the battleground state's most hotly contested races.

Metro Atlanta

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Neighbors of CDC shooting suspect recall erratic behavior, no signs of violence

A motive was not released when officials identified the suspect in the deadly incident at Atlanta's CDC campus.

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As details in CDC shooting emerge, questions about suspect persist

Warner Robins officer injured, armed suspect dead in standoff, GBI says

A Warner Robins police officer was injured and an armed suspect was killed in a Friday morning standoff outside a mall in Middle Georgia, the GBI said.

Georgia

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Georgia politicians react to CDC shooting

Georgia’s political leaders released official statements in the wake of Friday’s shooting at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Nonprofit gives each Athens high school senior a $1,000 investment portfolio

Each high school senior in Athens is receiving a $1,000 investment portfolio from Gifted Savings, a nonprofit tackling financial literacy and income disparity.

NW Georgia man accused of threatening on TikTok to kill President Trump

Jauan Rashun Porter of Rome is already on probation for previous convictions, U.S. Attorney’s Office says.

Opinion

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Hulk Hogan embracing Trump and MAGA showed politics and wrestling are the same

Hulk Hogan embraced President Donald Trump and the MAGA-verse and exposed the parallels between professional wrestling and American politics.

OPINION

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OPINION

Jeffrey Epstein scandal is a test for America’s soul and U.S. justice system

A nation that turns away from abused women and children to protect powerful men has lost its moral compass. That is the lesson from the Jeffrey Epstein files scandal.

Falcons

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Lions coach on Morice Norris: ‘He’s breathing. He’s talking. It’s good.’

Here’s what coach, players were saying after Lions safety Morice Norris suffered what was thought to be a serious injury during Friday's exhibition game.

Falcons coach Raheem Morris: ‘You’ve just got to pray for Morice Norris’

Here’s what Falcons coach Raheem Morris had to say after the game with the Lions was suspended because of an injury to safety Morice Norris.

Lions’ Morice Norris: ‘Amen, Amen. I’m all good’

Detroit Lions safety Morice Norris gave an update to his condition on social media Saturday morning after being taken to Grady Hospital on Friday night.

Bulldogs

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Kirby Smart’s Georgia defense set to play below elite standard again

It might seem harsh to declare that Georgia’s defense wasn’t up to snuff in 2024, considering it was good enough to win an SEC championship.

Brock Bowers still provides video evidence for Georgia football

The NFL is filled with former Bulldogs players, such as Brock Bowers, and coach Kirby Smart is using those players as examples for the current team.

Kirby Smart is making it easier for Gunner Stockton to succeed for Georgia

The probability that UGA quarterback Gunner Stockton can succeed is shifting in his favor without him barely lifting a finger.

Georgia Tech

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Brent Key: Time for Yellow Jackets to ‘take the jump’

Tashard Choice speaks to Georgia Tech players about the legacy of Demaryius Thomas

The running backs coach for the Detroit Lions and former Tech player spoke to the team about football, life and Demaryius Thomas, a former Tech and NFL star who died in 2021.

Georgia Tech’s Haynes King on Davey O’Brien watch list

The award is presented annually to the country’s top college quarterback.

Hawks

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The AJC’s Hawks quarter-century team: A look at the first-team selections

Trae Young, Joe Johnson and more Hawks players have earned first-team nods.

The AJC’s Hawks quarter-century team: A look at the second-team selections

A look at the five players The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has named to the All-Hawks 25-year second team.

The AJC’s Hawks quarter-century team: A look at the third-team selections

Many of the players have had extensive NBA careers and even won championships with other teams, but their contributions to the Hawks over the past quarter century stood out.

Braves

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Marcell Ozuna powers Braves past Marlins, feels ‘under control’ facing former team

Every baseball player has one team he loves to oppose. Maybe it’s the environment, or perhaps it’s the club’s pitching staff, but for whatever reason...

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‘The dream came true today’: Jen Pawol becomes first female umpire in MLB history

Jen Pawol made history on Saturday afternoon as MLB’s first female umpire, manning first base in the Braves’ 7-1 victory over the Marlins

Jen Pawol makes history as first female MLB umpire, but there’s more work to do

United

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Late Alexey Miranchuk goal secures point for Atlanta United

Atlanta United ready for ’10 Cup matches’ down the final stretch

Atlanta United manager Ronny Deila says Five Stripes are ready for "10 Cup matches" to end season strong.

MLS announces playoff schedule

Atlanta United won the MLS Cup in 2018. The team is 14 points below the playoff line with 10 matches remaining.

High Schools

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Major offseason changes could alter landscape in GHSA Class 2A football

Here’s a look at the moves, the hires and what to know.

Defensive players of the year lead 10 best linebackers in Georgia

Three AJC Super 11 selections are among the state’s best linebackers.

Former Georgia, NFL star returns to alma mater to ‘help kids and my community’

Jarvis Jones won a state championship with Carver High School in 2007. The former Georgia All-American is in his first year as coach of the reigning Class 2A champions.

More Sports

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Atlanta TV sports listings

A look at the TV listings for major sporting events for Atlanta today and this week.

Sports Daily: Positive vibes all around

Jorden Edmonds wants to leave GOAT legacy at Sprayberry High School

5-star cornerback Jorden Edmonds wants to leave as ‘the best player out of Sprayberry and have the most impact.’

Food & Dining

Chef raising funds to volunteer in Ukraine and more from metro Atlanta’s dining scene

A local pop-up chef shared plans to cook for hospitals in Ukraine, two West Midtown kitchens got new executive chefs, and more from the Atlanta restaurant scene.

Tomatoes shine in Atlanta’s cocktails and mocktails

Atlanta bars feature summer’s beloved crop in seasonal sippers.

Ready-to-drink spritzes make ‘aperitivo hour’ easy during August’s dog days

Spritzes in general appear to be having a moment — so much so that quality wine producers are bottling ready-to-drink versions.

UATL

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FROM UATL

23,000 women flooded State Farm Arena for fiery sermons, empowering panels

Attendees came from Europe, South Africa, Canada and the Caribbean, as well as from all over the U.S., for the Woman Evolve Conference, hosted by Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts.

FROM UATL

How Black Restaurant Week Atlanta 2025 is supporting Black-owned spots

Black Restaurant Week 2025 in Atlanta adds Bites and Birdies Golf Invitational at Canongate 1 Golf Club and additional resources to support Black-owned restaurants.

FROM UATL

End of summer: UATL’s August book recommendations

Six book recommendations by Black authors around family, identity, geography and humor.

Things to Do

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‘The Beltline Chronicles’ evolves from public art to book benefitting charity

“The Beltline Chronicles” has been known as a series of public art installations along Atlanta’s Beltline. But now, fans can discover them as a book of poetry and art.

Tomatoes shine in Atlanta’s cocktails and mocktails

Atlanta bars feature summer’s beloved crop in seasonal sippers.

Where can I find it: recliner repair, Scott’s Porage Oates

We recommend 2 places to get your leather recliner repaired as well as a place to get Scott’s Porage Oates cereal.

Lifestyle

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OPINION

In the Sydney Sweeney jeans/genes controversy, who’s zooming who?

The Sydney Sweeney jeans/genes controversy conjures up memories of a 1980s ad also for jeans — and also thick with controversy.

Shared meals, stand-up shows and more ways to feel good this month

Discover Atlanta’s top wellness events, expert tips and recipes to nourish your body and mind this August — from greens powders to family dinners.

2 of the best ‘walkable and feel-good’ streets in the U.S. are in Georgia

Discover why two Georgia towns — Dahlonega and Blue Ridge — rank among the best wellness walks in the U.S., according to a national survey.

Entertainment

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At 61, Georgian runs through ‘American Ninja Warrior’ age record

Flowery Branch's Glenn Davis became the first person in their 60s to make the semifinals on "American Ninja Warrior," which debuted on NBC in 2009.

Remembering actress Loni Anderson, who died Sunday at 79

Loni Anderson, who played the bright and beautiful receptionist on the 1970s television sitcom “WKRP in Cincinnati,” died Sunday.

CBS building new newsroom in Atlanta; 11Alive, Erick Erickson add shows

The CBS newsroom at WUPA-TV will be the fifth English-language TV newsroom in Atlanta.

Travel

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Capybaras are the new ‘supercool’ stars of tourist-loving Helen

Since opening this summer in tourist-loving Helen, Capyfriends Café has attracted folks happy to feed the friendly capybaras, rodents who are "so ugly they’re cute."

Chat with divers, meet a baby penguin at Tennessee Aquarium

You don't have to travel far for family fun this summer.

Summer travel: Don’t let the season end without one last great escape

Before the days grow shorter and the temperatures start to fall, plan one more summer getaway.

Wellness

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OPINION

In the Sydney Sweeney jeans/genes controversy, who’s zooming who?

The Sydney Sweeney jeans/genes controversy conjures up memories of a 1980s ad also for jeans — and also thick with controversy.

Georgia breast cancer patient faces chemo in costume to spread joy

Karen Strelecki, 72, started the Fun Fights Fear project with her husband to bring joy and happiness to fellow cancer patients.

Shared meals, stand-up shows and more ways to feel good this month

Discover Atlanta’s top wellness events, expert tips and recipes to nourish your body and mind this August — from greens powders to family dinners.

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PHOTOS: Deadly shooting at CDC, Emory University area in Atlanta

A DeKalb County police officer died at a hospital after being critically injured during an active shooter incident Friday. Police also reported the shooter was found dead.

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PHOTOS: Amphibians at Atlanta sanctuary getting a new home

Buckhead-based Amphibian Foundation, home to over 1,000 salamanders, frogs and newts, poised for relocation.

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PHOTOS: Falcons-Lions exhibition opener suspended after injury to Lions player

The Falcons-Lions exhibition opener Friday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium was suspended with 6:33 remaining after a serious injury to Detroit defensive back Morice Norris.