Republicans in the U.S. Senate have passed the “big, beautiful bill” championed by President Donald Trump, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tiebreaking vote.

New Georgia laws taking effect July 1 include new penalties for fentanyl possession, protections for in vitro fertilization, protectionist moves against China and more.

The middle school student was expelled after he sent messages to friends about a video he'd seen with someone threatening to shoot up area schools.

What goes into the fireworks displays you'll enjoy around metro Atlanta this weekend? A ton of work, according to pyrotechnic pros who design and execute shows in Georgia.

If the Senate's One Big Beautiful Bill Act passes, it would eliminate tax credits for EV purchases and installing solar panels and end subsidies for clean energy companies

Newnan-based First Liberty Building & Loan was founded in 1993 by Brant Frost IV, who along with his son and daughter are fixtures in Georgia’s conservative grassroots scene

Too many Georgia tax assessors are valuing affordable housing projects using a flawed hybrid cost approach. Some developers are walking away and avoiding the property taxes.

James Pearce Jr. is seen as the Falcons' top candidate for defensive rookie of the year.

Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is celebrated in his hometown, Dade City, Florida, with a street named for him and a new football camp for youths.

Bulldogs are waiting on announcements from Prothro, Atkinson, Green and others to hopefully enhance their No. 2 class.

In the 2026 recruiting cycle, the University of Georgia has landed four commitments from prospects whose older brother played for Coach Kirby Smart.

Nathan Agyemang, a 6-foot-5 tight end from Kell, commits to Georgia Tech over Duke and NC State, boosting the Yellow Jackets’ 2026 recruiting class.

Jeffar Jean-Noel announced Tuesday on his Instagram page that he intends to play at Tech for the 2026 season.

The Hawks agreed to a one-year, $11 million deal with Luke Kennard, a 40% career 3-point shooter.

Atlanta adds Nickeil Alexander-Walker to strengthen its defense after losing Caris LeVert and Clint Capela in free agency.

The Braves put ace Chris Sale on the 60-day injured list and trade minor league outfielder Titus Dumitru to the Pirates, adding Hunter Stratton to the bullpen.

“The professionalism, how he carries himself, he was a go-to guy in that clubhouse for players,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said. “I’d look at him as a manager one day."

Five Stripes manager says the Decatur native `gives everything.’

An institute that reviews high school sports safety policies nationwide gives Georgia its No. 1 ranking

With his NBA draft selection, Ace Bailey’s journey from McEachern to the league highlights a trend in Georgia hoops that no other state can quite match.

Just two months into the job as Atlanta Hawks GM, Onsi Saleh is killing it; Allisha Gray to start WNBA All-Star game; and UGA football is on a recruiting tear, in Sports Daily

A look at the TV listings for major sporting events for Atlanta today and this week.

Restaurant chains led both openings and closings around metro Atlanta in June 2025, especially in the sports bar category.

July's mix of Southern-made food and kitchen products includes spicy candy from Texas, snack mix from North Carolina and fresh, locally-made flan.

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Six Black female music executives in metro Atlanta continue to shift the music industry and culture in tech, artist management, law and more

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Tommie Runz talks about running in the Atlanta Journal-Constituiotn Peachtree Road Race, and the sense of community he finds at the event.

What goes into the fireworks displays you'll enjoy around metro Atlanta this weekend? A ton of work, according to pyrotechnic pros who design and execute shows in Georgia.

Info on July 4t Atlanta road closings from the race’s start near Lenox Square to the finish line on 10th Street just east of Piedmont Park. Also details on when the race ends.

In 2019, I launched our coverage of the standoff between those determined to protect the Okefenokee and Twin Pines Minerals. Is the six-year battle really over?

Avoid getting stuck in attempts at retaliation when you get mad at someone. It's better to let go of the anger than to waste time and energy to say or do something snarky.

Family, friends, colleagues, listeners gathered with gifts, kind words for host who arrived in 1979.

Comedian Bert Kreischer, the funny man with a grudge against wearing shirts on stage, will film a six-episode Netflix sitcom called 'Free Bert' in Atlanta beginning in July.

This Friday will be the busiest with nearly 400,000 projected passengers, according to the Atlanta airport.

Industry experts are hopeful that metro Atlanta’s busy summer travel season can weather the economic uncertainty.

Coffee, caffeine and healthy aging — a new study has discovered that as many as two cups a day could improve a person's chance of aging well.

A new poll shows support is shared across political party lines — and comes as Health and Human Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. could reshape the future of vaccines.