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BOOKSHELF

New fall books to read include Lil Jon memoir, Carson McCullers letters

Southern nonfiction titles also include Lillian Smith biography and posthumous publication of Wendell Berry essays.

The Black Water Reapers take on the Apocalypstix during Atlanta Roller Derby’s first bouts at their new location, the Golden Glide Skating Rink in Decatur, on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Atlanta Roller Derby tries to save legendary Decatur roller rink Golden Glide

The 22-year-old amateur league started a for-profit company and hopes to eventually buy the rink.

AAJC 110124 chili time

Fall in metro Atlanta: 11 festivals not to miss

Music, Scottish games, Halloween and more to entertain you this season.

AJC Her+Story
Her+Story on Melanie Wolfe

Atlanta commercial real estate can be insular. Here’s how she broke in.

Melanie Wolfe said what opened doors for her was a diversity program established by the Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors aimed at supporting the sector’s next generation.

Want your voice heard at work? This Atlanta marketing exec explains how.

Want your voice heard at work? This Atlanta marketing exec explains how.

Kristine Sickels draws insights from her long career in marketing at Newell Brands, as well as her new ventures, for her upcoming book.

Author Bessie Akuba Winn in her home studio and to preview her forthcoming book, "Our Kind of Women" for upcoming her+story

Atlanta photographer captures 107 Black women’s ‘becoming era’ in new book

Bessie Akuba Winn was born in Ghana to a Ghanaian mother and a Black American father, who had a passion for street-style photography.

GUEST COLUMN

‘Best Colleges’ rankings overlook value of smaller, regional universities

‘National’ universities are newsworthy. Georgia’s ‘regional’ universities offer something different.

Sept 25, 2026
GUEST COLUMN

This partnership raises the bar on preparing talent for Georgia’s workforce

Technical College System of Georgia and Western Governors University are widening access to affordable education.

Sept 25, 2026
THE STEERING COLUMN

Do Atlanta drivers really need all-wheel drive?

Here’s when motorists may benefit from AWD and when good tires matter more.

Sept 25, 2026
GUEST COLUMN

African American history is American history: The power of never giving up

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture celebrates its 10th anniversary. John Lewis helped fight to establish this institution.

Sept 24, 2026

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Georgia vs Oklahoma in their SEC home opening game at Sanford Stadium

PHOTOS: Georgia blows out Oklahoma

The Bulldogs' defense made a statement on Saturday against the Sooners.

east paulding, new manchester

PHOTOS: East Paulding defeats New Manchester

East Paulding starts its season 5-0 after defeating New Manchester, 22-17, on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026.

092526 Blessed Trinity v Marist football

PHOTOS: Blessed Trinity defeats Marist

Blessed Trinity football defeats Marist, 17-14, on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026.