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Nonprofit leader challenges Republican incumbent for Georgia labor commissioner

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Thousands of sickle cell disease patients have relied on one woman for decades

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Lockheed Martin in Marietta turns 75, eyes future

Georgia GOP wants to lower property taxes. They need help from Democrats.

Red snapper season is a Georgia angler’s dream. It’s in limbo for 2026.

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Cobb Schools to pay half of McEachern’s $16 million stadium rebuild

Barry Sage-El, 69, who describes himself as Òthe master of the sleepover,Ó with one of his granddaughters at his home in Montclair, N.J., Feb. 27, 2023. (Sara Naomi Lewkowicz/The New York Times)

The wisdom of Georgia fathers, one saying at a time

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Legendary Georgia Tech coach Danny Hall will enter College Baseball Hall of Fame

Legendary Georgia Tech coach Danny Hall is heading to the the College Baseball Hall of Fame; his induction is scheduled for Feb. 11, 2027, during a ceremony in Overland Park.

MLB pushing to remove high school players from draft eligibility

A new Major League Baseball proposal includes cutting the draft from 20 to 12 rounds, making high school players ineligible and a new international draft.

U.S. House District 13: Lawmaker, Air Force vet vie for David Scott’s seat

Democrat Jasmine Clark is competing against Republican Jonathan Chavez in the race to replace David Scott in Georgia's 13th Congressional District.

Southern accents are fading across the South. Here's why.

What the World Cup means for Black culture in Atlanta

Southern hospitality has a dark past. Here’s how it rebranded itself.

Is MARTA safe? What riders across Atlanta say.

Where does the South actually begin?

Collins takes aim at Ossoff in GOP runoff victory speech

Jade Novah: From viral Rihanna cover to Atlanta music star

MARTA police chief defends safety record while acknowledging riders' fears

This Atlanta man turned a Barbie van into a gas-powered ride

Why the South can’t agree on its own history

U.S. House District 13: Lawmaker, Air Force vet vie for David Scott’s seat

Democrat Jasmine Clark is competing against Republican Jonathan Chavez in the race to replace David Scott in Georgia's 13th Congressional District.

U.S. House District 2: Bishop seeks 18th term in SW Georgia

U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop faces Republican Matt Day in the Nov. 3, 2026 general election for Georgia's 2nd Congressional District.

Pinnacle Financial Partners announced Thursday it would lease 165,000 square feet of space in the Ten Twenty Spring building in Midtown, pictured here on June 18, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Enticed by prime skyline real estate, bank selects Midtown for new HQ

Pinnacle Financial Partners announced Thursday it agreed to lease 165,000 square feet in one of Midtown’s newest towers for its corporate headquarters.

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Lil Nas X on his bipolar disorder diagnosis: ‘I’m smelling the roses’

The Grammy-winning artist breaks his social media silence with a heartfelt video, discussing his bipolar diagnosis and mental health journey.

U.S. House District 11: Surprise retirement creates open seat in NW Georgia

Republican neurosurgeon John Cowan faces Democratic attorney Chris Harden in Georgia's 11th Congressional District.

With redistricting shelved, Georgia lawmakers focus on a vote-counting mess

Georgia lawmakers seek to keep Georgia's current voting system as lawmakers convene for a special session to address a vote-counting conundrum.

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Readers write

An Atlanta reader writes about the Voting Rights Act, an Alpharetta reader writes about gerrymandering and a Dunwoody reader writes about election fraud.

Father’s Day: Knowledge is power when it comes to men’s health

This Father's Day, doctors say one of the best gifts for dads is a reminder to schedule important health screenings and routine checkups that can save lives.

Democrats warn Georgia redistricting fight is far from over

Republican state legislators announced they would not redraw Georgia's political maps, but Democrats are wary.

Keisha Lance Bottoms campaigns for governor

Bottoms looks to put healthcare access at center of governor’s race

Democratic nominee for Georgia governor Keisha Lance Bottoms looks to put healthcare access at the center of her statewide campaign.