Doug Collins explains how he plans to "raise the bar" as VA Secretary
During an interview on the Politically Georgia podcast with AJC Washington Correspondent Tia Mitchell and Senior Political Reporter Greg Bluestein, newly appointed Secretary of the Department of Veteran Affairs Doug Collins explained how he hopes to reshape and improve the troubled department.

Southern accents are fading across the South. Here's why.
When you think of the South and Georgia, you inevitably think about that Georgia Southern drawl. But is it less common now? Credits: AJC | Reddit

Southern hospitality has a dark past. Here’s how it rebranded itself.
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Collins takes aim at Ossoff in GOP runoff victory speech
Rep. Mike Collins clinched the GOP Senate runoff, using his victory speech to contrast his business background with Democratic rival Sen. Jon Ossoff. Credit: AP

What the World Cup means for Black culture in Atlanta
Atlanta's soccer culture blends Black identity, fashion and creativity, making the city a perfect stage for the World Cup.



