Deadly incident clouds Six Flags’ goal to improve performance

It’s difficult to determine the impact Kariem’s death will have on Six Flags’ reputation and cash flow until further details are released about what caused it.

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Trump isn’t on Georgia’s ballot. Both parties are campaigning as if he is.

Republicans are banking on Trump’s turnout power ahead of his Friday rally, while Democrats aim to make the GOP pay for his record.

PATRICIA MURPHY

Why Mike Collins’ position on abortion hangs on the letter ‘S’

Battle over Fulton County election board reaches Georgia Supreme Court

Jon Ossoff hauls in $33M as Georgia Senate race enters final weeks

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RISKY MEDICINE

Black market for unapproved weight-loss drug thrives in Georgia

Georgia med spas and wellness clinics are openly promoting and dispensing knockoff retatrutide, a drug still in clinical trials; state regulators haven’t stopped them.

AJC Sports

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Why the Braves’ offseason could be less active than you expect

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NFL

Still want Arch Manning to Falcons? Looking at QB prospect’s midseason status.

BULLDOGS

Is Georgia man enough? Mark Richt weighs in on locker room speeches.

YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech injury report ahead of Virginia Tech includes Justice Haynes

NFL

Falcons QB Penix says ribs ‘get better every day,’ plans to start vs. Bears

AJC VARSITY

Maxwell projections: Will we see upsets in key South Georgia region games?

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GUEST COLUMN

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