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Dr. Erica Schwartz confirmed as director of the CDC

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Rick Jackson: Atlanta should retain control of Hartsfield-Jackson

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Mini-computers may have let hackers into a Georgia water system

Georgia water systems were hacked. Were minicomputers the way in?

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What’s taking place at Rivian’s Georgia factory site? A lot.

Florida is no stranger to hurricanes, but Milton could be historic

Where federal disaster funding stands as Georgia’s hurricane season ramps up

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Northwest Whitfield’s Josh Robinson is longest-tenured coach in 4A

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AJC Varsity preseason all-state 4A: Reigning state champ has 4 selections

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What should we teach students in the age of AI?

The human touch is essential to mastering artificial intelligence.

2026 AJC Super 11 class to be revealed this week. How to follow along

The 42nd AJC Super 11 team will be revealed this week, starting on Tuesday night.

Tybee Island celebrates restaurant week and more from the coastal dining scene

August's restaurant report from Savannah and the Georgia coast, highlights Tybee Island Restaurant Week, a new Greek restaurant and a new fine dining spot in St. Simons.

FDA advisers back unproven peptides despite safety warnings

Angel Reese gives away 1,000 backpacks, investing in Atlanta's next generation

How Jon Ossoff has earned support across party lines in Georgia

Inside DeKalb County's $21 million Real Time Crime Center

Super 11: Who's next to join Georgia's elite?

Atlanta has tens of thousands of cameras. Finding them is another story.

Why Atlanta Public Schools created a new tactical response team

Judge sentences Apalachee school shooter Colt Gray to life without parole

Do more cameras mean less crime? The evidence isn't clear.

Let Me Put U On: Why liner notes still matter in the streaming era

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Preseason Coaches Poll Top 25: Georgia football begins the season ranked No. 3

Nine SEC football teams, including the Georgia Bulldogs at No. 3, are in the preseason Coaches Poll Top 25. Texas, Texas A&M, Oklahoma and Ole Miss are also in the Top 10.

Flood damage in North Georgia town to leave residents with little water for weeks, officials say

McCaysville, a town of about 1,000 near the Tennessee border, and the surrounding area were hit by heavy weekend rain, leaving the city's water system damaged.

Group tied to First Liberty accused of campaign finance violations

Ethics commission overrules judge, setting up possible fine for GOP groups

State officials have accused the Georgia Republican Assembly and its political action committee of violating state campaign finance laws.

AJC Varsity preseason all-state 5A: Cartersville has most selections

The AJC Varsity unveils its 2026 5A preseason all-state team and Cartersville leads the way with five selections.

City council directs Atlanta to craft extreme heat safety plan

Under fire, City Council tells mayor’s office to craft extreme heat plan

City Council unanimously passed the resolution Monday, which calls on Mayor Andre Dickens' office and other city departments to craft a multi-pronged heat safety plan.

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Republicans better hope that Georgians still take pride in splitting tickets

Georgia voters have voted for split tickets in the past, choosing a Democrat for senator and a Republican for governor. The question is if they'll repeat that in 2026.

Alan Chadwick became Marist's head coach in 1985. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

In his 42nd year coaching, Marist’s Chadwick ties GHSA record for tenure

When taking a look at the tenure of Georgia high school football Class 5A head coaches, Marist's Alan Chadwick leads the pack at 42 years.

A magnolia falls in Atlanta, and a piece of baseball history fades

A giant magnolia tree that long stood sentry in the outfield of the legendary Atlanta Crackers baseball team's Ponce de Leon Park has finally toppled.

ICE detention in Georgia grew 90% under Trump. Advocates suing for records.

Georgia has the fourth-largest number of immigrant detainees in the nation.

Class 5A coaching changes: St. Pius builds familiar staff

Ahead of the 2026 football season, AJC Varsity is previewing all of the coaching changes. Today is Class 5A. ...