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Georgia’s 2026 races keep coming back to Trump

OPINION

My mother worked hard but couldn’t afford healthcare. Georgia must do better.

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These ‘smart fabric’ sheets could revolutionize how hospitals prevent bedsores

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PATRICIA MURPHY

State school superintendent under fire from lawmakers ahead of the primary

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Secretary of state candidates debate amid looming vote-counting problem

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Gov. Kemp on Georgia wildfires: ‘Not out of woods’ but ‘better’ after rain

5 things we’ve learned so far about the Georgia Guidestones explosion

BULLDOGS

UGA football great ready to ‘get in the fight’ in new coaching role

Memorial and funeral details for U.S. Rep. David Scott released

The Atlanta Democrat died last week after a career spanning more than 50 years in public service.

Crucial rain headed to South Georgia amid ongoing wildfires

Widespread rain expected to hit southeast Georgia this week could prove beneficial to two wildfires continuing to impact the area.

Father accused of slaying, burying children in Georgia backyard gets plea deal

Georgia prosecutors dropped death penalty trial for Elwyn Crocker Sr. after plea deal of life in prison without parole for man accused of killing, burying his two children.

Mysterious ‘Santa Is Watching You’ signs pop up across Atlanta

Frame-by-frame: The exclusive footage of the Georgia Guidestones explosion

The 'busiest airport' title: Who’s challenging Atlanta?

JD Vance defends Trump’s Iran policy, pushes back on Pope Leo remarks during UGA visit

Why the Georgia Guidestones still raise questions

Spaghetti Junction was built to fix Atlanta traffic. So, why is it still a nightmare?

Clock stops on effort for Georgia to ditch daylight saving time

Infighting, ‘Epstein’ pledge shape Georgia’s race for lieutenant governor

Republican candidates for Georgia lieutenant governor have mostly treated each other gently, while the top Democrats attack each other.

AJC VARSITY

With 2026 draft, Georgia adds to roster of famous NFL brothers from the state

The latest former Georgia high school players joining their brothers in the NFL are Caleb Downs and Avieon Terrell, both early picks in last week’s NFL draft.

Democrat and Republican candidates for governor debate

DEM DEBATE

Democratic governor debate reveals the race beneath the race

Candidates attacked each other as they fight over a second spot in a likely runoff race against former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.

First day of school standalone photo assignment

GET SCHOOLED

How Decatur students are helping to lead us in the AI era

Education is changing as artificial intelligence rapidly transforms how we approach everything.

GOP DEBATE

Attack ads explode into real life in Georgia GOP governor debate

Republican candidates for governor traded barbs as they seek an edge ahead of the May 19 primary.

12 Georgia inmates face murder charges after January prison fight killed 4

A January brawl at a Georgia prison triggers murder charges against 12 inmates after four prisoner die.

Georgia issues initial drought declaration to encourage water conservation

Georgia declares ‘Level 1′ drought, urges conservation. Here’s what to know.

The move will require public water systems to encourage conservation as a historic and unusual spring drought grips Georgia.

Ex-Alabama tackle pleads guilty in $20M NFL player impersonation case

Former University of Alabama defensive tackle Luther Davis pleaded guilty Monday to fraud in a $20M federal case accusing him of impersonating NFL players to get loans.

Voting early in the Georgia primaries? Here’s what to know.

Candidates for U.S. House, Senate and nearly every statewide office from governor down to the Public Service Commission is on the ballot.

U.S. House District 4: Johnson seeks 11th Term in DeKalb County

Hank Johnson has two Democratic primary challengers, but is heavily favored to win an 11th term in the U.S. House.