Ossoff, Bottoms eye momentum behind historic early voting turnout

Democrats Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms urge supporters to the polls with early voting underway in Georgia's midterm elections.

In Clayton County, schools try to meet growing needs with less money

BREAKING

3 injured in high school homecoming shooting, Richmond County officials say

At ‘No Kings’ rally in Atlanta, Black voters are urged to cast ballots early

Bears vs. Falcons

LIVE UPDATES

Updates from the Bears-Falcons matchup

Check out our live updates from the Bears-Falcons matchup on Sunday, plus some pregame reading.

NFL

His first coaching job paid $100. Now, Nate Ollie keeps climbing — fast.

KEN SUGIURA

Remembering Jeff Van Note, a Falcons icon whose likes we may never see again

NFL

Falcons’ injury report vs. Bears: Penix cleared to play, Henderson ruled out

AJC Investigation

Children suffered burns and beatings. Georgia calls it quality daycare.

An AJC investigation finds hundreds of Quality Rated daycares that harmed or endangered children kept their ratings under a flawed system.

FLAWED RATINGS

Five takeaways from the AJC’s investigation into daycare safety

One takeaway about daycares in Georgia is that the state's quality rating system is flawed and daycares with serious safety violations have received state funding.

INFORMED DECISION

Daycare safety in Georgia — A parents’ guide to choosing quality care

Six tips for how to compare Georgia daycares for licensing, child safety and ratings.

WATCH

350 Georgia daycares kept or increased star ratings after serious safety lapses

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Food and Dining

Beyond BuHi: 3 restaurants where globetrotting owners bring international flair

Explore Atlanta’s tapestry of immigrant cuisine at Fia in Buckhead, Pataaka in Midtown and Honey Bubble & Mama Lin’s Chicken Delight in Reynoldstown.

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Weekend Things to Do

Are you ready? Annual leaf color spectacle underway in Georgia’s mountains.

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Activities include several food festivals and the Atlanta Fair.

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Ossoff, Bottoms eye momentum behind historic early voting turnout

AJC Varsity

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Georgia and Metro News

Trump’s Georgia gamble: Can he help Republicans more than he hurts?

The president's visit to Dalton on Friday highlighted diverging strategies of Georgia's top Republican candidates.

Sparks fly in Fulton Commission contests during early voting across the metro

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MARTA says ad with incorrect election date is old, will be removed

Opinion and Voices

MIKE LUCKOVICH

Mike Luckovich: Raining on the parade

Oct 15, 2026

GUEST COLUMN

Marshals Service should respect the rights of people awaiting federal trial

Our community urgently needs a local detention solution that keeps people awaiting trial on federal criminal charges close to the courthouse, their families, and their lawyers...

Oct 16, 2026

THE STEERING COLUMN

For Porsche, the past is part of the future

At Luftgekühlt, held Oct. 10 at Town at Trilith in Fayetteville, the spotlight was on vintage Porsches, particularly those powered by air-cooled engines.

Oct 16, 2026

GUEST COLUMN

I was Jon Ossoff’s guest at the Capitol, but here’s why I’m for Mike Collins

This Georgia veteran has no personal quarrel against Sen. Jon Ossoff, but he will be voting for Rep. Mike Collins for U.S. Senate because of his votes for veterans.

Oct 16, 2026

GUEST COLUMNISTS

Georgia faces a dire physician shortage in the near future if we don’t act

We must prioritize a system that eliminates profit motives, guarantees universal access to care and returns our profession to its foundational, patient-centered values.

Oct 15, 2026