The unexpected pipeline from college football to NASCAR pit crews
High-speed cars may steal the spotlight at NASCAR, but pit crews are the backbone of every race, executing split-second stops that can make or break a team’s chances. Lately, NASCAR recruiters have been increasingly turning to former college athletes to bring strength, speed, and precision to pit road. At the Ambetter Health 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, AJC's Sarah Spencer meets pit crew members Nate McBride, Blaine Anderson, T.J. Semke, and Sherman Timbs to see firsthand how their strength, speed, and teamwork translate from the football field to the high-pressure demands on the pit crew. Credits: AJC|Rivals|NASCAR; Sources: @stimbs33 / Instagram
Ossoff confronts Gabbard in tense exchange over Iran threat level
Sen. Jon Ossoff questioned Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard over whether Iran posed an imminent nuclear threat. Credits: U.S. Senate
The story behind Curtis Mayfield’s iconic movie soundtracks
The Oscars may be over, but Curtis Mayfield’s film soundtracks still hit. UATL breaks down his ’70s run and lasting impact from Atlanta.
Former Magic City dancer speaks out on Atlanta Hawks controversy
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Atlanta's bricks could be worth $13 billion. The Black men who made them didn't earn a cent.
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