Wrestling, science, art among 10 Dragon Con 2026 events to check out
Looking for something new to experience, or heading to Dragon Con for the first time? Here’s what to see.
Rick Jackson unveils anti-trafficking proposal, debuts new attack ad
The GOP nominee for governor’s new 30-second ad targets Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms’ public safety record as Atlanta mayor.
Delving into the data center surge, election countdown and a coaster tycoon
Check out the latest episode of the AJC's weekly podcast and more.
Explore the whole series: ‘Who Blew Up the Guidestones?’
How did a kitschy southern oddity become the site of an act of domestic terrorism?
Heritage will open in Summerhill, and more from metro Atlanta’s dining scene
Find out the new restaurant that will replace Baraonda in Sandy Springs, learn about new leadership at Atlantic Station and more happenings from the Atlanta restaurant scene.
Make chef David Rose’s sticky sriracha-honey BBQ ribs
Make David Rose’s sriracha-honey BBQ ribs with cherry smoke, a bold spice rub and the 2-2-1 method for tender baby back ribs.
Atlanta’s best fried chicken? It’s a tie.
Who makes the best fried chicken in Atlanta? The AJC put reader favorites through a blind taste test, and things did not go as planned.
Atlanta should expand PAD program and avoid sending police to low-level calls
13 hours agoHow student debt is draining families in the South across generations
Student debt is crushing borrowers in Southern states including Georgia, and lawmakers should pass legislation that will ease their hardship.
Sept 4, 2026Georgia is not a swing state, but it could veer blue in 2026
In Georgia, the political party that dominates the primary election voter turnout tends to win the general election, but that's not always completely true.
Sept 4, 2026‘Ultimate persuadable bloc’: Georgia Hispanic voters will sway the midterms
Around 500,000 ballots cast — or about 6% of Georgia’s 8.2 million registered voters — will make a difference, and their ballots could go red or blue.
Sept 4, 2026Trade Atlanta traffic for a different kind of driving
Here are some of the ways Atlanta-area drivers and racing fans can trade stop-and-go traffic for something a lot more fun.
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PHOTOS: Georgia football season opener vs. Tennessee State
The 2026 Georgia football season kicked off Sept. 5 against Tennessee State in Athens.
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PHOTOS: First Dawg Walk of the season ahead of UGA vs. Tennessee State
The Georgia football team kicks off the 2026 season against Tennessee State on Sept. 5. Here are photos from the Dawg Walk ahead of the game.
PHOTOS: Lee County defeats Sequoyah after wild game
Lee County defeats Sequoyah, 43-32, on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026.
