Professional arm wrestling is bigger and buffer than ever in Georgia
The age-old sport of competitive arm wrestling continues to build momentum in the South. With professionals like Ron Bath now residing in Georgia, many young competitors have been inspired to join their local arm wrestling communities to compete for trophies, cash prizes and glory. The AJC’s Fraser Jones visits the Southeastern Arm Wrestling Championship in Winder, Georgia, to watch the fierce competition, get some advice and see if he has the strength to take home a gold medal. Credits: AJC | Eastside Arm Wrestling / YouTube | goldsarm.com | thearmwrestlingarchives.com| CNN | World Armwrestling Federation

How the world’s busiest airport weathers holiday travel and government shutdowns
Atlanta’s airport isn’t just busy — it’s basically Georgia’s second-largest city with its own zip code. Credit: Emma Hurt/AJC

Nia Sioux, former 'Dance Moms' star, reveals the moment she almost quit
Nia Sioux opens up on the 'It's UATL' Podcast about Abby Lee Miller calling her Tootie on "Dance Moms" and how it shaped her journey.

Avize brings northern Italy to the South in delicious fashion
At Avize in Atlanta's west midtown, the Alps feel like they are in the South. Learn more about Avize from the AJC's 50 Best Restaurants of 2025.

How a Facebook comment about Charlie Kirk cost an Emory professor her job
Credits: AJC|Charlie Kirk Show/FB|Media Matters|Anna Kenney|Thomas Lake/AJC|The Hill|Greenville News|The Guardian|Iowa Public Radio|Buddy Carter/X|Leftism/X



