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The impact of the Iran war on gas prices in metro Atlanta

Gas prices in Atlanta and Georgia jump overnight amid Iran war uncertainty

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How Trump administration is helping Ga. producers recover from Hurricane Helene

Derek Dooley, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, poses for a portrait in Atlanta on Thursday, March 12, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Derek Dooley charts path between Trump loyalty and Senate independence

Georgia activists working with Trump administration to influence elections

Smyrna lawmaker to propose new regulations for sterilizing gas

Facing multiple lawsuits, Georgia medical sterilization facility to shutter

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Final girls basketball rankings: 4 first-time state champions finish No. 1

Georgia Senate approves tax rebates of up to $500

Ex-Amazon contractor found guilty in $10M fraud

A former Amazon contractor accused of stealing almost $10 million from the company in an Atlanta-area conspiracy has been found guilty of 30 associated federal charges.

Tyler Perry Studios sells stake in BET+. Here’s what that means for fans.

Starting in June, BET+ will shut down and its programming will be folded into Paramount+. Perry will continue to produce programming for BET Media Group.

Georgia resort awarded prestigious honor

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Georgia resort just earned one of world’s most prestigious hospitality honors

World of Quercus in the small town of Gay joins Relais & Chateaux, an international association of independent hotels and restaurants.

Atlanta's bricks could be worth $13 billion. The Black men who made them didn't earn a cent.

Why Atlanta became a pro wrestling hot spot

The Southern vampire lore behind Oscars favorite 'Sinners'

Revisiting W.E.B. Du Bois’ vision through modern Atlanta data

How civil rights icon Andrew Young found his calling in a lifetime of service

How the AJC picks the best-dressed lawmakers under the Gold Dome

Eva Marcille on revisiting 'America’s Next Top Model' in new Netflix docuseries

Atlanta’s first wind phone finds a permanent home at Oakland Cemetery

This Georgia town learns what comes with a data center. More data centers.

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Georgia lawmakers must put residents’ needs above data center and AI profits

Georgia House Bill 1063, if passed, would ensure that the cost of new infrastructure to serve data centers would be borne by the data centers and not shifted to households.

Keisha Lance Bottoms, Geoff Duncan, Jason Esteves, Derrick Jackson and Michael Thurmond

In Georgia governor’s race, Democrats battle for second spot in likely runoff

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has a commanding lead in the polls, leading other Democratic candidates for Georgia governor battling one another for the runoff.

D.J. Shockley gets rare, ‘surreal’ honor for Georgia football player

D.J. Shockley, who quarterbacked Georgia Bulldogs to SEC championship in 2005 season, becomes only second football player to give commencement address to UGA graduates.

Commissioners to consider $900 million hospital plan in south Fulton County

The Fulton County board of commissioners will consider a resolution on Wednesday authorizing officials to initiate construction of a $900 million hospital facility.

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Morgan County’s clutch free throws yield state championship

Morgan County point guard Zeki Locus knocked down two free throws with 6.3 seconds left in overtime to secure Class 2A championship win over Butler.

The crowd in front of Fadó Irish Pub cheers as the Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade makes its way down Peachtree Street on Saturday, March 14, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

PHOTOS: 2026 St. Patrick’s Parade in Midtown Atlanta

The 2026 St. Patrick's Parade marched down Peachtree Street in Midtown Atlanta on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

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Murray County girls win 2A finals rematch to earn first state title since 1965

Murray County beat Hardaway 51-48 win in the GHSA Class 2A championship game to win the Indians' first title since 1965.

UGA alum killed in Old Dominion shooting remembered as leader, mentor

UGA grad and former Savannah‑based Army aviator Brandon Shah died in an Old Dominion shooting. Former students and Georgia service members remember his impact.

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Clarkston mural is a mosaic: Immigration determines political health

In Clarkston, Georgia, nearly half of all residents are foreign-born, and their lives and co-existence with fellow neighbors is a barometer for American immigration politics.

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Huge fourth quarter pushes Alexander to 5A state championship

The Cougars went on a 17-4 run and pulled away for a one-sided 81-67 win in the Class 5A championship at the Macon Coliseum on Friday.