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ICE Protest in Atlanta

Number of immigrant kids in Georgia foster care growing amid ICE crackdown

Georgia’s child welfare system is facing increased demand for services from the children of deported immigrants at a time when the system is already strained.

Revelers make merry at the Chaka Khan Hacienda party at Pullman Yards on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023. (Ben Gray for the AJC 2023)

Traffic, noise and a Kirkwood mystery: Why doesn’t Pullman need event permits?

Neighbors complain. Leaders investigate. Atlanta officials won’t explain. Adam Rosenfelt of Pullman Yards says the matter is settled.

Barnes and Noble expansion and how it impacts local book stores

Barnes & Noble is expanding in metro Atlanta. What does that mean for indie bookstores?

Amid the chain’s expansion, independent bookstores near the new locations wonder what more competition means for them.

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BOOKSHELF

Love the romance book? There might be a movie for that, for better or worse

‘But Have You Read the Book? Romance Edition’ compares books to their film adaptations.

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For Gainesville High alum, acting in ‘Spamalot’ at Fox Theatre means a lot

‘I saw my first Broadway national tour at the Fox,’ Delaney Benson says, ‘and now, 10 years later, I’m there.’

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After 50 years of love and loss, an Atlanta record store is ready to celebrate

Longtime record store Wax ‘n’ Facts commemorates its 50th anniversary at a show this weekend. Criminal Records will also mark an anniversary.

A BUS TRAVELS AMERICA TO PROTEST CENSORSHIP
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Safetyism in a perilous world

July 18, 2026
BILL TORPY

The end of reading? Let the python videos roll.

An Atlantic magazine article, headlined “The End of Reading Is Here,” says reading scores for students are dropping and the amount of time devoted to reading is dwindling.

July 17, 2026
THE STEERING COLUMN

Why station wagons still make sense — even if Americans ignore them

Many of the desirable characteristics that made wagons the go-to family vehicle are the same qualities car shoppers look for today.

July 17, 2026
GUEST COLUMN

Atlanta’s reputation as best host city for sporting events started in 1960s

Before Atlanta hosted eight World Cup matches in 2026, the city proved it was the national leader in hosting major sports events.

July 17, 2026
GUEST COLUMN

New law makes it easier for Georgians to obtain HIV prevention medication

The Georgia General Assembly passed a law in 2026 to make it easier for people at risk of contracting HIV to obtain preventive medication PrEP at the pharmacy.

July 17, 2026

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Spain vs. Cape Verde World Cup

PHOTOS: Best of World Cup in Atlanta

Atlanta rolled out the red carpet for the world and transformed into a hub for 2026 World Cup fans with eight games and multiple days of official FIFA Fan Fest activities and

Argentina v England Semifinal

PHOTOS: Physicality marks England vs. Argentina World Cup semifinal in Atlanta

England and Argentina were physical from the start of their semi-final match. There were six combined fouls in just the first 10 minutes of the semifinal.

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PHOTOS: Argentina, England fans descend on Atlanta

Argentina and England fans descend on Atlanta for the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

Curiosities of the South

Are 60,000 cameras making Atlanta safer?

Atlanta is the most surveilled city in America. 60,000 cameras. Drones. Facial recognition. But is all that making Atlanta safer?