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Georgia Public Service Commission Democratic primary candidates debate

Democrats jockey in race that could decide control of Georgia energy regulator

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Power bills, data centers dominate Republican Georgia PSC debate

Hawks fixing ‘deep’ damage caused by trusted exec, leader says

Gov. Kemp on Georgia wildfires: ‘Not out of woods’ but ‘better’ after rain

Westlake and Mill Creek players take their positions on the line of scrimmage Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Mill Creek High School in Hoschton. Westlake has produced five first-round NFL draft picks, the most of any Georgia school. (Jamie Spaar for the AJC)

AJC VARSITY

This Georgia school is state’s top producer of NFL draft picks this century

Georgia’s 2026 races keep coming back to Trump

JASON ESTEVES

My mother worked hard but couldn’t afford healthcare. Georgia must do better.

PATRICIA MURPHY

State school superintendent under fire from lawmakers ahead of GOP primary

These ‘smart fabric’ sheets could revolutionize how hospitals prevent bedsores

Georgia Tech researchers are piloting crib-based sensor technology at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, using an app to alert staff when patients are at risk.

Secretary of state candidates debate amid looming vote-counting problem

Republicans and Democrats squared off in debates on Tuesday ahead of the May primary elections for Secretary of State.

5 things we’ve learned so far about the Georgia Guidestones explosion

The AJC’s “Who Blew Up The Guidestones?” podcast has unearthed new details about the 2022 attack on the controversial Stonehenge-like monument.

Atlanta Hawks fans react to Knicks playoff series

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

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

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

BULLDOGS

UGA football great ready to ‘get in the fight’ in new coaching role

Alec Ogletree isn’t worried about proving himself as a first-time coach. He’ll let his players at Hebron Christian discover his credentials on their own.

Memorial and funeral details for U.S. Rep. David Scott released

The Atlanta Democrat died last week after a career spanning more than 50 years in public service.

Crucial rain headed to South Georgia amid ongoing wildfires

Widespread rain expected to hit southeast Georgia this week could prove beneficial to two wildfires continuing to impact the area.

Father accused of slaying, burying children in Georgia backyard gets plea deal

Georgia prosecutors dropped death penalty trial for Elwyn Crocker Sr. after plea deal of life in prison without parole for man accused of killing, burying his two children.

Infighting, ‘Epstein’ pledge shape Georgia’s race for lieutenant governor

Republican candidates for Georgia lieutenant governor have mostly treated each other gently, while the top Democrats attack each other.

AJC VARSITY

With 2026 draft, Georgia adds to roster of famous NFL brothers from the state

The latest former Georgia high school players joining their brothers in the NFL are Caleb Downs and Avieon Terrell, both early picks in last week’s NFL draft.

First day of school standalone photo assignment

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How Decatur students are helping to lead us in the AI era

Education is changing as artificial intelligence rapidly transforms how we approach everything.

GOP DEBATE

Attack ads explode into real life in Georgia GOP governor debate

Republican candidates for governor traded barbs as they seek an edge ahead of the May 19 primary.

Democrat and Republican candidates for governor debate

DEM DEBATE

Democratic governor debate reveals the race beneath the race

Candidates attacked each other as they fight over a second spot in a likely runoff race against former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.

12 Georgia inmates face murder charges after January prison fight killed 4

A January brawl at a Georgia prison triggers murder charges against 12 inmates after four prisoner die.