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Georgia high schooler beats over 680K entries to win Masters Fantasy game

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Vice President JD Vance, Erika Kirk to visit UGA Tuesday

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AJC CONTRIBUTOR

In Georgia data center debate, the real issue is about who wields the power

Retired federal judge and mediator Clay Fuller plays lead guitar with Allgood during a show in Roswell on Saturday, April 11, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Retired judge’s rock star era helps him resolve legal cases

State Election Board meets as Georgia faces an election crisis

4A Girls State Championship game between Kell and Marist

AJC VARSITY

Marist dominant, close 2A battle in inaugural AJC Varsity all-sports standings

Metro Atlanta students (from left) Jaylyn Fehr, Jackson Mobley and Charlotte Martin were killed Monday in a car crash in Franklin County, Florida. (Photos from GoFundMe, Horizon Christian Academy Facebook, GoFundme)

‘A piece of my heart left with them’: Metro Atlanta mourns 3 teens killed in crash

Data centers in space? This Georgia startup says it’s not science fiction.

Atomic-6, a metro Atlanta aerospace and defense startup, launched an online storefront Monday called “ODC.space“ where it advertises orbital data centers.

FBI raids Fulton County election office seeking ballots from Trump’s 2020 loss

GUEST COLUMN

Fulton County FBI raid previews Trump’s 2026 election interference plan

The Fulton County FBI raid shows that President Donald Trump isn’t trying to protect America’s elections. He’s trying to interfere with them.

How Georgia schools are adapting to AI in the classroom

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Violence against teachers is more widespread than you think

Teaching and learning are becoming subordinate to wielding the whip and chair of discipline. And not every lion tamer survives the roar and bite of the beast.

We found out what happened to the Georgia Guidestones

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

How to make the Masters' signature drink: The Azalea cocktail

'Curiosities of the South': Get a first look at the AJC's new YouTube show

A Georgia facility trains ICE agents nationwide. Former instructors say standards have slipped.

No pay, no staff: Shutdown leaves TSA workers off the job in Atlanta

We tasted Atlanta's best lemon pepper wings. Here's how they stack up.

From Morehouse to the boxing ring, a rising star takes shape.

GHSA Championship, Dance, Akins Ford Arena, Athens

Football is king for GHSA, but other sports now drive playoff revenue growth

Football and basketball's postseason events have historically been the biggest revenue-generators for the GHSA. But other sports are growing fast.

The GHSA has money. A lot of it. So, how did it grow this wealth?

With more than $12.8 million in net assets, including $5.5 million in cash reserves, the Georgia High School Association is twice as wealthy as it was a decade ago.

Voters to pick winner in Tuesday’s Cherokee County House runoff

Georgia election officials have no idea how to run elections after July

Election officials who have navigated every overhaul of Georgia's voting system are facing something new — a deadline with no road map and no funding to comply.

Kentucky Gov Andy Beshear is keynote at Carter-Lewis Democratic fundraiser

Georgia Democrats sense a ‘huge’ midterm opening. Can they finally seize it?

As they look to elect a governor, Georgia Democrats took inspiration from Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on Saturday night during their annual fundraising gala.

BOOKSHELF

Find thrills and chills with books from these Georgia authors

Spring book offerings from Georgia authors include Taylor Brown’s "Wolvers" and Emily Carpenter’s "A Spell for Saints and Sinners."

CBS Atlanta to launch 5 p.m. newscast, expanding local coverage

The station is gradually expanding its news hours because of viewer response.

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Alpharetta lands new concept from the team behind Buena Vida Tapas, Chicheria

The restaurant will launch with a fully gluten-free, seafood-forward menu and a tequila program this summer.

Battery recycler with major Georgia presence files for bankruptcy

Battery recycler with plant east of Atlanta files for bankruptcy

The company filed for Chapter 11 protection Thursday in the Southern District of Texas’ bankruptcy court.

The 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" - Arrivals

Prominent Georgians make Forbes list of 250 self-made Americans

Among those recognized are Georgians and people with ties to Georgia whose lives represent inspiring stories of surmounting adversity to reach the heights of their fields.

New robotic tech at Emory offers alternative to surgeries

A joystick-like robot lets Emory doctors guide a tiny wire to blocked blood vessels, offering precise, minimally invasive treatment through a simple pinhole incision.