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Melissa McCarthy, ‘Heated Rivalry’ actor slated to join Atlanta-shot film

"Turpentine" — about a deadbeat son who hires friends to rob his parents so he can pay off a bookie — will film on location around Atlanta in May and June.

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Shaquille O’Neal visits McDonough JCPennys

What does Shaq smell like? Now you can find out with his new fragrance.

Eqlipse, sold only at JCPenney, has an aquatic, woody and fresh scent, O’Neal says.

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CONCERT REVIEW

Bruno Mars brings funk perfection to first Atlanta tour stop in nearly 10 years

The 16-time Grammy winner performed again Sunday at Bobby Dodd Stadium as part of his "Romantic Tour."

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GSP troopers named in investigation

GSP troopers fired after alleged scheme to profit off police chases

Troopers rammed vehicles to end chases, then made insurance claims against drivers who fled, internal review finds.

Customers walk among the storefronts at the New Black Wall Street Market on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Lithonia, Georgia. The market has been in operation for over a year and gives Black business owners the opportunity to sell their products. (Christina Matacotta for the AJC)

New Black Wall Street Market opened to fanfare. It’s soon closing.

The closure comes nearly five years after the market opened to big fanfare and high hopes.

Atlanta Is Full
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.

GUEST COLUMN

Atlanta surveillance is more vast than you think. Time for stronger oversight.

Cities across America are strengthening oversight of mass video surveillance tools, especially when footage can be shared with federal immigration officials.

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GUEST COLUMN

Why the Southeast is burning. Extreme drought is only part of the reason.

As global temperatures rise, the frequency of drought conditions in the region will increase.

April 25, 2026
GUEST COLUMN

King Charles III and America’s curious love affair with the British monarchy

United Kingdom’s monarch comes to the USA the year its former colony celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

April 26, 2026
GRIDLOCK GUY

Road signs honoring Captain Herb Emory, Royal Marshall give comfort in traffic

Tokens to those we love, whether we knew them or not, take the edge off driving frustrations.

April 26, 2026

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Live Between

PHOTOS: Sanford Stadium hosts second concert in its history

Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan, both Georgia natives, perform together at the inaugural Live Between the Hedges Concert Presented by PruittHealth on Saturday, April 25, 2026.

US Wildfires

PHOTOS: Gov. Kemp: South Georgia wildfires are ‘most dangerous, biggest’ in U.S.

Kemp surveyed damage Friday in South Georgia from wildfires that have engulfed tens of thousands of acres and continue to spread amid extremely dry conditions.

NBA first round playoff game 3 between New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks

PHOTOS: Hawks beat the Knicks in Game 3

The Atlanta Hawks defeated the New York Knicks on a go-ahead shot by Hawks guard CJ McCollum with 12.