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Georgia Power’s parent saw profits rise to start 2026 thanks to data centers

Georgia Power parent saw profits rise to start 2026, thanks to data centers

South Georgia wildfires could get beneficial rain, severe storms on horizon

Amid decline in film production, equipment rental company exits Atlanta

Georgia’s 2026 races keep coming back to Trump

Race for 3 open U.S. House seats in Georgia could be decided next month

AJC poll: More than $100M later, GOP governor’s race is neck-and-neck

Black-owned bookstore that celebrated works by entertainers and activists nears its final chapter

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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

Three Republican candidates are vying for their party’s nomination in District 5, a seat that is based in western Georgia, but which is voted on statewide.

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

The Atlanta Hawks' former senior vice president of finance was sentenced Wednesday to just over three years in federal prison for stealing $3.8 million from the team.

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

Gov. Brian Kemp toured drought-stricken South Georgia Tuesday as officials reported headway fighting big wildfires but warned they wouldn't be extinguished soon despite rain.

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

JASON ESTEVES

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

Georgia has not expanded Medicaid, so many residents who worked hard all their lives could never afford the healthcare they needed. They deserve better.

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.

PATRICIA MURPHY

State school superintendent under fire from lawmakers ahead of GOP primary

A slew of GOP endorsements against him could spell trouble for Georgia State School Superintendent Richard Woods in the upcoming Republican primary.

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.

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.

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.