Weekend Reads
‘It’s good to be unfiltered’: Burt Jones lets loose after GOP rout
The outgoing lieutenant governor blames Rick Jackson and his advisers for Republican losses while suggesting a deal that could help Democrats expand Medicaid.
Big metro Atlanta landlord to pay $50M to settle claims it misled renters
Progress Residential, which controls thousands of single-family rental homes in metro Atlanta, has agreed to settle a Federal Trade Commission complaint.
How Black churches helped turn Jon Ossoff’s win into a rout
Jon Ossoff has made it a point to cultivate relationships in the same Black churches where John Lewis spent decades advancing civil rights.
Arts & Entertainment
Indie Book Crawl celebrates Atlanta’s booming literary scene
Several new bookstores are participating in the 2026 Atlanta Indie Book Crawl, offering special events and discounts.
Big Boi says a Cascade party accidentally launched his podcast
The Outkast rapper explains how Cascade accidentally launched the “Bloodlines & Basslines” podcast. Sources: AJC | Getty Images | @iheartpodcast / Instagram
Mannheim Steamroller and more: 15 things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend
Activities include a Cookie Crawl in Marietta and the return of Skate the Station at Atlantic Station.
Mike Luckovich: Amazing arch
How Georgia ended up with so many homeless people on the streets
Georgia’s politicians have never used the money saved via hospital closures to adequately fund outpatient services.
I was arrested for speaking up in Georgia. Today, I’m holding my head high.
Congresswoman Nikema Williams was arrested at the Georgia Capitol in 2018 for defending her constituents’ right speak up. Today, she celebrates a history making election.
Every man should understand his prostate cancer risk. Here’s a path forward.
Morehouse School of Medicine stepped into a major healthcare void by launching the Prostate Cancer Precision Prevention Program, known as PCP3.
Biomarker testing is an increasingly promising tool for diagnosing diseases
Biomarker tests play a critical role in modern medicine, particularly in oncology, but insurance is not always willing to cover the cost, a situation that must change.
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PHOTOS: UGA blows out Missouri
Georgia dominated Missouri in Athens on Saturday, November, 14, 2026.
PHOTOS: Cancellations continue after national ground stop lifted
Lines linger at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta as thousands of travelers remain waylaid Saturday after a national ground stop Friday delayed and canceled
PHOTOS: Peachtree Ridge defeats Hillgrove in first round of 2026 playoffs
Peachtree Ridge defeated Hillgrove 31-27 behind the efforts of safety-turned-QB Trae Macon.
