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Kennesaw councilman quits over Wildman’s permit renewal

Fate of Confederate souvenir store in limbo amid legal battle over estate

Kennesaw store manager changed locks, denied co-trustee access to late owner’s assets, judge finds.

Fatal mauling causes animal control changes in Fulton County

A woman was killed in a dog attack. The failures that followed are reshaping animal control.

Horrific attack reveals weaknesses with LifeLine reporting incidents. County police will now field animal control calls.

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Phone call reveals Trump pressuring Georgia speaker to overturn 2020 election

Newly released audio from the criminal case against Trump details his conversation with then-House Speaker David Ralston.

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Review: ‘Wizard of Oz’ sprinkles new magic on the classic story

City Springs Theatre delivers fun performances, great music and Broadway-level design.

Year in review

2025 Atlanta media year in review: CNN sale, ‘Bert Show’ ends, CBS swap

This year brought big changes to Atlanta media. Here’s a look back at the city’s biggest TV, film and radio stories of 2025.

Book giveaways spread hope in Marietta
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End your year right with this reading list from the UATL team

UATL shares some of our favorite reads from 2025.

GRIDLOCK GUY

Getting a motorcycle for Christmas? Get some schooling.

Stats show educated motorcyclists are far less likely to die in a wreck. Local classes start rookie riders with the basics.

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PATRICIA MURPHY

The ‘Cookie and Coal’ awards for 2025 in Georgia politics

Atlanta Journal-Constitution columnist reflects on who has been naughty and nice in Georgia politics this year.

Dec 20, 2025
GUEST COLUMN

Iran has been weakened militarily and economically. Citizens want change now.

Iranians want regime change and with recently re-enacted sanctions and military strikes, the time could be now if the world doesn't get in the way.

Dec 20, 2025
GUEST COLUMN

Georgia is driving toward safer roads by investing in self-driving trucks

Georgia paved the road for autonomous trucking nearly a decade ago and now the investment is paying off. Forward momentum will benefit the economy and every-day citizens.

Dec 20, 2025

Countdown to Christmas

The Americano

These metro Atlanta restaurants are open on Christmas Day

Here are 15 metro Atlanta restaurants open on Christmas Day 2025, including Atlas, Brassica and Marcus Bar & Grille.

Savannah Christmas Train Villages

His Christmas model train garden began under the tree, now fills the garage

Savannah man shows his Christmas spirit by converting his garage into an elaborate, holiday-themed train garden each year, much to the delight of neighborhood children.

AAA forecasts

Metro Atlanta’s worst times, days for traffic this holiday season

If you must travel on one of the busy days, consider leaving outside peak traffic hours.

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Alonzo Herndon

PHOTOS: Philanthropists leave mark on Atlanta

In Atlanta, the 20th and 21st centuries have seen the rise of influential philanthropists and doers, including entrepreneurs and executives like Alonzo Herndon, Robert Woodruf

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PHOTOS: Thomas County Central pummels Gainesville for 5A state title

Gainesville and Thomas County Central battled on Wednesday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the Class 5A state football championship.

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PHOTOS: Sandy Creek defeats Jefferson for Class 3A championship

Sandy Creek completed a perfect 15-0 season with a 27-7 victory over Jefferson on Wednesday night in the Class 3A state championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.