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Mayor Dickens shares second-term vision for Atlanta at inauguration

A lofty proposal to extend the city’s tax allocation districts and hopes of expanding MARTA into a regional transit system are two of the top items on Dickens’ agenda.

Atlanta lawyer stripped of cases, fined for sloppy work

An Atlanta litigator with the national law firm McGuireWoods has been removed from all his pending cases and fined for sloppy work representing Bank of America.

Abortion law challenge tops Georgia court cases to watch

An abortion law fight, a rare mass school shooting trial and a groundbreaking lawsuit against Snapchat are among Georgia's court cases to watch in 2026.

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Abortion law challenge tops Georgia court cases to watch

Starting his first term Andre Dickens waves to the crowd just after being sworn in as mayor of Atlanta during his inauguration ceremony at Georgia Tech on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022. He will be sworn in for his second term on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. (Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Inauguration Day: Atlanta mayor, council to be sworn in to office

Venezuelans rally maduro support

What comes next for Venezuelans in Atlanta after Maduro’s capture?

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‘A city with a soul’: Local faith leaders tout Atlanta’s spiritual diversity

Flashing Your Headlights? You’re Probably Sending the Wrong Signals
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Gridlock Guy: Think headlights are too bright? Here’s what crash data says.

Juwad Maynard holds a banner during a protest in Atlanta on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, against the U.S. military action in Venezuela. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

‘No blood for oil’: Atlanta protesters decry U.S. involvement in Venezuela

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Venezuelans in metro Atlanta express joy, hope after U.S. operation

People prepare to run the Polar Opposite Peachtree Road Race on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Polar Opposite Peachtree Road Race stages second successful event

Venezuela Aviation

Delta, other airlines cancel Caribbean flights amid ‘ongoing military activity’

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The best AJC illustrations of 2025