Georgia News

How Ted Turner built CNN, the world’s first 24-hour news network

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Usher is hiring paid interns for his upcoming tour. Here’s why.

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Stolen ancient Native American pottery returned to Georgia park

In 1974, ancient pottery was stolen in Georgia. A piece was just returned.

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

Judge denies Fulton’s request for return of 2020 ballots seized in FBI raid

Georgians, even many Republicans, oppose a federal election takeover

A pedestrian walks through Savannah's Whitefield Square, where ground-penetrating radar recently confirmed a centuries-old Black burial site beneath it. The gazebo is often host to engagement and prom photos and weddings. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

In Savannah, a delayed reckoning over Black burial site under popular square

DAVID PLAZAS

America at 250: Georgia cities like Eatonton restore our faith in democracy

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On Mother’s Day we celebrate the language of love (and discipline)

Whether it's "Act like you got some sense" or “God don’t like ugly,” Black mothers used these phrases to impart a lifetime of lessons.

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Black-owned UniverSoul Circus returns to Atlanta under the big top

Since its inception, UniverSoul Circus has been seen by more than 25 million people worldwide and last visited Atlanta in 2024.

Georgia GOP split grows over Brian Kemp’s redistricting stance

More Republicans are calling on the governor to delay the primaries and redraw Georgia's political maps. But Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger say it's too late.

From Michelin star to farm life: Why this chef left Atlanta behind

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

Atlanta Hawks fans react to Knicks playoff series

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

Ted Turner’s colleagues, friends remember the mogul

Everyone has a Ted Turner story. We get to hear some good ones from the people who knew him best.

AJC VARSITY

UGA, Tech, Falcons stars on ballot for Georgia High School Football HOF

Former Bulldogs, Yellow Jackets, Falcons and others added to the 100 player ballot to be voted on this month.

Why is floodwater so dangerous?

Flooding may not always receive the attention other weather-related disasters do, but floods can be deadly.

Everything you need to know about a flash flood

What is a flash flood and what makes them so dangerous? In an emergency, it's important to know the difference between a flash flood warning and a flood.

Three state legislative special elections head to runoffs

INTERACTIVE

Interactive: What Georgia Democrats think about the top races and issues

With weeks until Election Day, a new poll from the AJC shows who is leading the big Democratic races and what voters think about the major issues facing the state.

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Interactive: What Georgia Republicans think about the top races and issues

With weeks until Election Day, a new poll from the AJC shows who is leading the big Republican races and what they think about the major issues facing the state.

Midwives say Georgia is sidelining them in maternal mortality fight

Three midwives are suing Georgia over restrictions that limit their ability to serve patients — or criminalize their profession altogether.

GUEST COLUMNISTS

For Georgia’s youth, hunger doesn’t take the summer off

The General Assembly passed in the state budget $2 million to launch Summer EBT, a youth hunger fighting program Georgia leaders have rejected in the past.

Like mother, like daughters: Georgia family’s journey into nursing together

Sarah Rushton gave birth to her twins, Mary Kate and Mckenna, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Today, they work there together, caring for new mothers and their babies.

AJC Poll: Ossoff remains sharply polarizing in Georgia

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff’s favorability rating improved in the latest AJC poll, but two-thirds of Republicans continue to say they disapprove of the Georgia senator.