Since 2010, the cost of healthcare in Georgia school districts has risen astronomically, stressing already-tight budgets. (Illustration: Devinne Moses for the AJC)

Rising healthcare costs are ‘crippling’ Georgia school systems

The cost of healthcare has become one of the biggest financial burdens that Georgia school systems deal with.

Delta jet from Atlanta hit by July 4th firework while landing in Chicago

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Northlake Mall sold; Emory Healthcare to expand

Ga. teacher gets nearly $300K in settlement over Charlie Kirk social media post

Peachtree Road Race

Mother Nature gives Peachtree Road Race a reprieve on America’s 250th

Heat and humidity couldn’t take down the Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race and its 45,000-plus runners, one of Atlanta’s most enduring traditions.

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Atlanta’s Peachtree Road Race was humid, inspiring and emotional

Check out Peachtree Road Race results

PHOTOS: Runners showcased their fashion sense at 2026 Peachtree Road Race

World Cup 2026

‘Best stadium on the planet’: World Cup experience in Atlanta wows England fans

Argentina holds on to beat Cape Verde, will face Egypt on Tuesday in Atlanta

FIFPro union says players at World Cup need more protection from racist abuse

Atlanta guide: Schedule, tickets, watch parties and what to know

STATIONSOCCER

New soccer field at Holmes MARTA station is World Cup legacy project

What polling shows about Americans’ interest in the World Cup and USMNT

U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to World Cup round of 16

Sports This Weekend

MLB

Behind All-Star Chris Sale, Braves beat Mets for second straight win

Game 1 of Atlanta Braves vs Toronto Blue Jays

MLB

Five Braves make National League All-Star roster

NFL

Jahan Dotson wants to prove the Falcons — and himself — right

MLB

Andrew McCutchen is ‘pretty cool name’ to have in Braves organization

Atlanta Hawks introductory press conference for their 2026 NBA Draft Picks

NBA

Flemings shakes off rust, and other takeaways from Hawks’ Summer League loss

WNBA

Dream drop fifth consecutive game in loss to Valkyries

BULLDOGS

Georgia among title favorites, hardened by last year’s fiery games

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Weekend Reads

The glamour and grind of preparing for Miss Georgia

Aleks Arwood from Miss Gwinnett County gives us a behind-the-scenes look at her journey to the crown.

American mosaic: A photo essay

AJC photojournalist captures images of first-generation Americans who embrace their citizenship and heritage to define their identity

Rivian delivers more EVs as it launches R2 model, but chip shortage looms

Demand increases after launch of new midsize SUV called R2, the model that will eventually be produced in Georgia.

Food and Dining

Rreal Tacos has several locations in Atlanta. It serves up the genuine flavors of Mexican street food, complemented by a vast collection of 200 tequilas and more than 100 mezcals. (Courtesy of Rreal Tacos)

Rreal Tacos expands into Florida, plus more from Atlanta’s restaurant scene

A spate of closures comes after a June full of openings.

12 essential Atlanta cocktail bars you need to try

How to smoke the best BBQ ribs: Chef David Rose’s foolproof 2-2-1 method

Atlanta’s 50 best restaurants list is changing. Here’s why.

Arts & Entertainment

BOOKSHELF

Murder sparks mayhem in 5 new thrillers by Southern authors

Snake handlers, missing teens and dead bodies populate summer page-turners.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in front of famous friends at Madison Square Garden

Adam Sandler was the surprise officiant and Stevie Nicks performed among a crowd filled with sports and entertainment stars.

20 free things to do in metro Atlanta in July

Events include Fourth of July festivities, a Garth Brooks tribute perform and celebrations of ice cream, desserts and art.

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Delta jet from Atlanta hit by July 4th firework while landing in Chicago

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E-bikes are exploding in popularity, but they are not toys

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Curiosities of the South

Same Civil War, different story: How textbooks rewrote slavery and Lincoln

For generations, American students were taught drastically different versions of the Civil War based on where they lived.

Why people still reenact the Civil War 160 years later

Who really put Confederate monuments across the South?

America’s largest Confederate monument still divides Georgia today

Georgia and Metro News

The childhood home of Martin Luther King Jr., which has been renovated, is visible on Thursday, July 2, 2026. Having been closed for renovations since November 2023, it is scheduled to reopen to visitors after July 4, just in time for the 250th anniversary of the United States.
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July 4 reopening of Martin Luther King Jr.’s childhood home is both symbolic and patriotic

The birthplace of the civil rights leader will continue to honor tradition, while technological upgrades will add experiences for a new generation.

One dead, one injured in shooting after Gainesville concert, police say

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Opinion and Voices

OPINION

Mike Luckovich: Non-family members excluded

July 3, 2026

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America at 250: Was slavery wrong? Museums must now answer that question.

Descendants of enslaved ceramist David Drake invite all museums holding his works to return ownership to rightful heirs.

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Readers write

AJC readers write about politics, politicians and society.

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Cars on campus: What families should consider before teens go off to college

A vehicle can make college life easier, but parking rules, insurance costs, maintenance, and campus transportation options can quickly change the math.

July 3, 2026

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