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The Georgia special legislative session almost nobody wanted
As Georgia hosts the World Cup and Republicans battle in runoffs, Georgia lawmakers prepare to return for a redistricting fight that could reshape political power.
These MARTA stations will have new faregates by the first World Cup match
Most of the downtown stations are expected to have the new gates installed by Monday.

Turtle light fight still burns bright at Buc-ee’s exit along I-95
Wildlife experts say the nighttime glow cast by the tall towers is disrupting sea turtles and their hatchlings during the nesting season on Georgia’s coast.

Dennis Quaid starring in new AMC ‘Thunder Road’ series shooting in Georgia
It’s about a stock car racing family and is in partnership with NASCAR.

Check out 6 summer beach reads that boast boatloads of humor and romance
Books by Atlanta bestselling authors Mary Kay Andrews and Emily Giffin top the list.

Amid World Cup pomp, photographs honor quiet grit of college cheerleaders
Georgia State professor and photographer Jill Frank spotlights Brenau cheerleaders’ grit in black-and-white portraits at Atlanta’s Center during the World Cup spotlight.
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PHOTOS: Inaugural Braves Country Fest hits a home run
As the Atlanta Braves played an away game against the New York Mets, fans still packed out Truist Park for an entirely different celebration.

PHOTOS: Big Boi performs at Decatur WatchFest '26
Big Boi and Sleepy Brown perform at Decatur Watchfest '26 at Decatur Square on Thursday, June 11, 2026. The monthlong festival coincides with the FIFA World Cup in Atlanta.
PHOTOS: FIFA Fan Fest starts in downtown Atlanta
Soccer fans turn out for World Cup festivities at Centennial Olympic Park. Mexico faced South Afrida Thursday on the first day of FIFA World Cup action.



























