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Final girls basketball rankings: 4 first-time state champions finish No. 1

Georgia Senate approves tax rebates of up to $500

The impact of the Iran war on gas prices in metro Atlanta

Iran war sends Atlanta and Georgia fuel prices higher

Ex-Amazon contractor found guilty in $10M fraud

Tyler Perry Studios sells stake in BET+. Here’s what that means for fans.

Georgia resort awarded prestigious honor

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Georgia resort just earned one of world’s most prestigious hospitality honors

This Georgia town learns what comes with a data center. More data centers.

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Georgia lawmakers must put residents’ needs above data center and AI profits

Keisha Lance Bottoms, Geoff Duncan, Jason Esteves, Derrick Jackson and Michael Thurmond

In Georgia governor’s race, Democrats battle for second spot in likely runoff

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has a commanding lead in the polls, leading other Democratic candidates for Georgia governor battling one another for the runoff.

D.J. Shockley gets rare, ‘surreal’ honor for Georgia football player

D.J. Shockley, who quarterbacked Georgia Bulldogs to SEC championship in 2005 season, becomes only second football player to give commencement address to UGA graduates.

Commissioners to consider $900 million hospital plan in south Fulton County

The Fulton County board of commissioners will consider a resolution on Wednesday authorizing officials to initiate construction of a $900 million hospital facility.

The Southern vampire lore behind Oscars favorite 'Sinners'

Revisiting W.E.B. Du Bois’ vision through modern Atlanta data

How civil rights icon Andrew Young found his calling in a lifetime of service

How the AJC picks the best-dressed lawmakers under the Gold Dome

Eva Marcille on revisiting 'America’s Next Top Model' in new Netflix docuseries

Atlanta’s first wind phone finds a permanent home at Oakland Cemetery

McBath presses Noem on treatment of Georgia amputee in ICE detention

'I could have done more': Emotional testimony from father of Apalachee shooting suspect

How the largest nuclear plant in the country powers Georgia

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Morgan County’s clutch free throws yield state championship

Morgan County point guard Zeki Locus knocked down two free throws with 6.3 seconds left in overtime to secure Class 2A championship win over Butler.

The crowd in front of Fadó Irish Pub cheers as the Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade makes its way down Peachtree Street on Saturday, March 14, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

PHOTOS: 2026 St. Patrick’s Parade in Midtown Atlanta

The 2026 St. Patrick's Parade marched down Peachtree Street in Midtown Atlanta on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

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Murray County girls win 2A finals rematch to earn first state title since 1965

Murray County beat Hardaway 51-48 win in the GHSA Class 2A championship game to win the Indians' first title since 1965.

UGA alum killed in Old Dominion shooting remembered as leader, mentor

UGA grad and former Savannah‑based Army aviator Brandon Shah died in an Old Dominion shooting. Former students and Georgia service members remember his impact.

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Clarkston mural is a mosaic: Immigration determines political health

In Clarkston, Georgia, nearly half of all residents are foreign-born, and their lives and co-existence with fellow neighbors is a barometer for American immigration politics.

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Huge fourth quarter pushes Alexander to 5A state championship

The Cougars went on a 17-4 run and pulled away for a one-sided 81-67 win in the Class 5A championship at the Macon Coliseum on Friday.

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‘What we’ve always dreamed of’: Creekview holds off No. 1 team for 5A title

Creekview defeated Milton a 45-43 in the GHSA Class 5A girls basketball championship game Friday at the Macon Coliseum.

A Div. 1 Boys: Rabun County vs. Southwest

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Rabun County’s Navy commit sinks Southwest’s hope to win first title

Rabun County beat Southwest Macon 52-43 in the Class A Division 1 final at the Macon Coliseum.

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‘My girls are fighters’: East Laurens claims school’s 1st championship in any sport

East Laurens beat Elbert County 63-55 in the girls Class A Division I state championship, winning the school's first state title in any sport.

Nathan Wade testifies to Senate committee

Nathan Wade defends Georgia’s Trump prosecution to Senate committee

A former special prosecutor defended the Fulton County election interference case before a Georgia Senate committee Friday.