Savannah firefighters wade into floodwaters to deliver food to residents stuck in their homes amid flooding after Hurricane Debby struck Georgia in August 2024. (Dustin Chambers/The New York Times)

Where are the hurricanes? Storm-weary Georgia seeing abnormally quiet year.

A powerful El Nino weather pattern is smothering tropical activity in the Atlantic even as nor’easters churn. Still, experts urge Georgians to stay vigilant.

Georgia must stop charging parents ‘erroneous’ fees, judge rules

Recognize this eyesore near Spaghetti Junction? It’s being redeveloped.

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Politics

Justin Koch shows a map of proposed data center projects in Bowie County, Texas. Since retiring from the U.S. Army, he's dedicated his time and resources to fighting the developments, including one project proposed by a firm linked to Republican Rick Jackson. (Greg Bluestein/AJC)

A Texas data center project puts Rick Jackson’s Georgia promises to the test

A nearly 600-acre project tied to the Republican nominee for governor has become a flashpoint hundreds of miles from Georgia.

Brian Kemp suspends Georgia’s gas tax as Iran war squeezes drivers

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Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson speaks to the press during the team’s media day at PC&E Atlanta on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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NFL

GM Ian Cunningham’s bargain deals paying dividends for Falcons

NWSL

Atlanta City FC launches with name, colors and logo ahead of 2028 debut

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Georgia vs Arkansas in their SEC opening game at Razorback Stadium

BULLDOGS

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Arts and Entertainment

Atlanta media briefs: Kelly Crull’s departure; Valdez, Dorsey swap

Fox 5’s ‘Good Day Atlanta’ adds Justina Latimer to take over for Natalie McCann.

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Celebrate love of reading, craft of writing at 2026 Decatur Book Festival

Brian Goldstone, Tayari Jones, Arthur Sze, ReesaTeesa, Silas House are among participating writers.

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Celebrate Oktoberfest at Red's Beer Garden in Benteen Park. (Courtesy of Red's Beer Garden)

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