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National film incentive legislation introduced with Ga. lawmaker as co-sponsor

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Friday football recap: KIPP, 7 other unranked teams beat Top 10 opponents

Cumberland Island land exchange media tour

Cumberland Island is a primitive place. A development debate rages on.

Thune doubles down on support for Collins despite campaign woes

Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson (left) at a rally in Columbus on Aug. 13, 2026, and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms at a rally in Atlanta on May 31, 2026. (Abbey Cutrer for the AJC; Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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A billionaire, a one-term mayor and the most powerful job in Georgia

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Nearly 40 years later, ‘A Different World’ still has something to say

Atlanta jurors return $164M verdict in federal sex trafficking trial

Atlanta jurors reach $164M verdict in federal sex trafficking trial

Rick Jackson announced on agriculture policy

Four things Rick Jackson says he’d do to boost Georgia agriculture

Republican gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson announced a slate of agriculture policy proposals he’d advocate for if elected.

Georgia College furthers its tie to author O’Connor

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‘Best Colleges’ rankings overlook value of smaller, regional universities

U.S. News & World Report's 2027 Best Colleges list recognizes the prowess of national universities, but regional schools in Georgia should not be overlooked.

Who leads GHSA, GIAA football in rushing, passing and receiving?

A look at Georgia high school football's rushing, passing and receiving leaders through the first four weeks of action.

Can Democratic Socialism expand beyond metro Atlanta?

Ask Atlanta: Does ‘Made in America’ still matter to shoppers?

Only true Hillman scholars will ace this ‘A Different World’ quiz

Georgia governor’s race: Where Bottoms and Jackson stand on data centers

Can the South bring denim manufacturing back?

Why ICE arrests are rising across Georgia

The last looms weaving selvedge denim in America

Mike Collins and Rick Jackson are running two very different Republican campaigns

Let Me Put U On: The ‘Jesus Saves’ sign watching over Atlanta

How public records can help uncover Flock misuse

Georgia’s election workers brace for a tense midterm season

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Georgia House candidate voted in 2026 primaries in two states, records show

A Democrat running for a Georgia House seat near Savannah appears to have cast ballots in both the Georgia and Nevada primaries in 2026, state voting records show.

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Former North Georgia wildlife preserve eyed for development to be saved

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources announced a deal Thursday to acquire the former Pine Log Wildlife Management Area site.

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South Georgia showdown likely to shake up next week’s national rankings

The two highest-ranked teams in Georgia’s Class 6A meet in a Region 2-6A showdown Friday in Leesburg.

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Friday’s two No. 1 vs. No. 2 games on same night is almost unprecedented

Only once before in the history of AJC rankings have two games been played on the same night where No.1 takes on No. 2.

Georgia migrant ‘pinned’ under ICE vehicle, GSP report says

A Guatemalan man suffered a broken leg and spine during the encounter. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it will pursue deportation after the man is discharged.

A look at the top 10 Georgia high school football games for Week 6

Two battles of No. 1 vs. No. 2 teams head the slate of Georgia high school football games in Week 6, but they aren’t the only matchups involving two ranked teams.

6 roadside attractions to visit in Georgia

From folk art to the Little White House or the giant peanut in Plains, here are six roadside attractions to check out across Georgia

Southern chief’s pay package rises to $15.8M

University System of Georgia makes business decision with chancellor pick

The University System of Georgia Board of Regents has named Thomas A. Fanning as sole finalist for chancellor, with a final vote scheduled for Oct. 1.

She moved to Georgia at 70 to grow a peculiar crop. At 85, she’s a guru.

Daphne Lewis came to Georgia 15 years ago to try to get more Americans to grow bamboo. Now 85 years old, she's still planting the tall grass and preaching its gospel.

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Georgia senators split on college sports name, image and likeness bill

The U.S. Senate is close to passing legislation creating guidelines for name, image and likeness contracts with deep impacts on schools like the University of Georgia.