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Why Brock Bowers could star for the Las Vegas Raiders in ‘Joker’ role

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Data centers benefit better-off cities and towns more than rural areas

Matthew Ledbetter, former Forsyth County tax commissioner, dies at 59

Berry College graduate Kara Schmit gets a hug from her mom, Sue Schmit, Saturday, May 9, 2026. (Courtesy of Brant Sanderlin/Berry College)

The kids graduated. Now it’s the parents’ turn to embrace what’s next.

A return to school puts health screenings, vaccines in the spotlight

Back-to-school season is approaching. But families still have time to book doctor’s appointments and complete required health screenings to ensure kids are ready to learn.

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Let Me Put U On to ‘CrazySexyCool — the TLC Musical’

The stories of Atlanta trio T-Boz, Left Eye and Chilli were no mystery to me. I was still blown away.

In this Atlanta-area film studio, visitors can dine while creators go viral

You42 Studios offers several rentable rooms geared toward content creators, from comedians and podcasters to directors of short films and business owners filming ads.

The most controversial World Cup moment has nothing to do with the score

Georgia’s most valuable fruit isn’t the peach anymore

UATL launches ‘Let Me Put U On,’ a new weekly culture and lifestyle series

How Hollywood helped glorify the South's racial past

What America looks like at 250

'We built America': Black Atlantans reflect on the meaning of July 4th

Same Civil War, different story: How textbooks rewrote slavery and Lincoln

Bodycam footage shows Georgia police traffic stop leading to ICE arrests

Inside the Port of Savannah: The fastest-growing port in the United States

Which Atlanta BBQ joint has the best pulled pork sandwich?

How Lindsey Graham became a force in Georgia politics

The South Carolina Republican, who died Saturday, played a key role in some of Georgia's biggest political dramas.

Keisha Lance Bottoms is chasing history without campaigning on it

The former Atlanta mayor is trying to become the nation's first Black woman governor. But she's not talking much about it.

Revelers make merry at the Chaka Khan Hacienda party at Pullman Yards on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023. (Ben Gray for the AJC 2023)

Traffic, noise and a Kirkwood mystery: Why doesn’t Pullman need event permits?

Atlanta's Pullman Yards, once an industrial site, is now an entertainment complex billed as “The South’s Premier Destination.” Neighbors aren't happy and want answers.

Georgia judges OK millions in wrongful conviction claims under new law

A year ago, the Legislature tasked a relatively unknown group of Georgia judges with something rare: building out a legal process from scratch to compensate Georgia’s wrongful...

Number of immigrant kids in Georgia foster care growing amid ICE crackdown

Georgia’s beleaguered child welfare system is facing increased demand for services from the children of deported immigrants at a time when the system is already strained.

Easy peach curd recipe: How to make it and 12 ways to use it

Learn how to make homemade peach curd with fresh Georgia peaches. Find out what peach curd is, how to store it, whether you can freeze it and 12 ways to use it.

Grad PLUS loans have been eliminated. Here’s what this means for Georgia students

Georgia colleges, students adjust to federal loan program changes

Georgia grad students rethink financing as Grad PLUS ends, courts weigh degree rules and colleges warn of affordability gaps.

Delta sees record revenue on higher fares, but fuel costs cut into profit

Airlines have increased fares as demand for travel continues, particularly among high-income consumers, and amid decreased competition after the shutdown of Spirit Airlines.

Union asks for safety review after deaths of 4 metro Atlanta postal workers

The workers died after having medical emergencies while on the job. The union says the Atlanta Regional Processing and Distribution Center needs better emergency protocols.

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