Georgia News

Georgia governor: Jackson and Jones battle for Republican runoff nod

Solar panel maker Qcells ramps up production at Cartersville plant

Rivian begins R2 deliveries, a preview of what’s to come at Georgia plant

Keisha Lance Bottoms and Jon Ossoff campaign rally

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

Keisha Lance Bottoms seizes head start, targets GOP runoff infighting

MARTA train maker stumbled in other cities. Officials say it paid off.

GUEST COLUMN

Georgia faces a maternal health crisis. Virginia showed us a path forward.

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

FBI’s Fulton County 2020 investigation fails to deliver, so far

Georgia tax refund: What to know about extra state income tax refund

Haven’t received your Georgia special tax refund yet? You might be out of luck.

Most people have already received special tax refunds of up to $500 this year. Some people's refunds will be delayed. But others are not eligible.

Lake Oconee Academy rallies to claim No. 1 in Class A Div. II all-sports standings

Lake Oconee Academy rallied in the final days of the athletic calendar and finished in first place in Class A Division II in the inaugural AJC Varsity all-sports standings.

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AJC VARSITY

Buford leads wire-to-wire, holds off Walton for top spot in 6A all-sports standings

Buford finished the school year as the highest-scoring athletic program in Class 6A in the inaugural AJC Varsity all-sports standings for GHSA.

Georgia clinics offer unproven treatments with little oversight

Georgia’s rising power demand fuels debate over solar farm expansion

Should trains run on the Atlanta Beltline? Residents speak out.

Ronnie gave his life to carpets. Now he’s facing PFAS in his water.

How Dalton became the 'Carpet Capital of the World'

Georgia’s bitcoin rush is turning into an AI gold mine

Why PFAS 'forever chemicals' are showing up in Georgia blood tests

AOC presses EPA over brown water from wells near Georgia data center site

The former CNN Center debuts as 'The CTR'

AI demand is soaring. Could space be the next data center hub?

4A Girls State Championship game between Kell and Marist

AJC VARSITY

Marist, Buford finish as top teams in inaugural AJC Varsity all-sports standings

The AJC Varsity all-sports rankings are modeled after similar competitions used by college divisions and other high school associations but with a twist.

Jefferson outlasts region rival for first place in Class 3A all-sports standings

The Dragons outlast Oconee County for first place in the inaugural AJC Varsity all-sports standings for Georgia High School Association schools.

GHSA Soccer finals at Duluth High School

Columbus holds off county schools duo for No. 1 in Class 2A in all-sports race

Although the Blue Devils finished with fewer state titles than the top two challengers, they were near the top in nearly every sport.

Kate Harpring Girl’s High School Basketball Player of the Year

Private schools lead way in 4A; Marist takes No. 1 spot in all-sports standings

Marist won four state titles during the school year and earned a state-best 1,734.5 points on its way to first place in Class 4A in the inaugural AJC Varsity all-sports list.

Georgia ticks return to bite as drought conditions improve

Renewed humidity makes the bugs more active, experts say, and Georgia is smack in the middle of prime tick season.

GAC takes lead in spring, holds on to top 3A-A Private all-sports standings

GAC trailed Hebron Christian heading into the spring championship season but overcame the deficit with a state championship in boys tennis, top-5 finishes in six other sports.

With 15 top-5 finishes, Pope takes No. 1 spot in Class 5A all-sports standings

Pope was in third place in Class 5A, then a supercharged spring put it on top of the inaugural AJC Varsity all-sports standings for GHSA schools.

GUEST COLUMN

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones: Ga. deserves a governor with a track record of success

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones makes his case that his experience and achievements will persuade Georgia voters to send him to the governor's mansion.

What’s pushing these snakes toward extinction? UGA study points to causes.

A recent study has found a dangerous combination of fungus, parasites and other pathogens is posing a threat to the snake population in the Southeast.

Bremen leads from start to finish in Class A Division I all-sports standings

Bremen opened the school year with the first fast-pitch softball state championship in school history, cruised to a first-place finish in the AJC Varsity all-sports standings.