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Georgia high court drops most murder cases in potentially costly move for taxpayers

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The Savannah City Council plans to vote Thursday on a moratorium on large data centers, joining other municipal and county governments on Georgia's coast.
(Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Coastal Georgia data center lockdown? Local governments impose moratoriums.

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A new Georgia data center will be powered by RICE

Want a data center in your community? The Georgia Chamber wants to know.

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Jackson suggests Kemp will use National Guard to monitor polling places

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Keisha Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson face off in Georgia governor’s race

Most recent championships for GHSA schools with a state title

Thomas County Central tabbed as Offensive Line of the Week for Week 1

Lines of distinction: These 7 units shined in Week 1

Each week, AJC Varsity and GHSF Daily will honor the top offensive lines of the week. These are the picks for Week 1.

Quarterbacks lead the way for AJC Varsity top performances from Week 1

Here are the top performances from Week 1 of the Georgia high school football season.

UGA’s north campus and downtown Athens as seen on Sunday morning, January 5, 2026. (C.J. Bartunek for the AJC)

Athens police investigating possible sexual assault of UGA student

Police are investigating a possible sexual assault of a University of Georgia student in downtown Athens.

Residents raised concerns after Flock employees accessed community center cameras

Why most banana pudding doesn't taste like banana

Researcher accessed Flock cameras that had no passwords

Two rescued beluga whales settle into new home at Georgia Aquarium

Which U.S. cities have the most surveillance cameras?

Let Me Put U On: The journaling habit that helped me better understand myself

This city trusted Flock Safety. Now residents are sounding the alarm.

Atlanta paid former city clerk nearly $1 million. Where did the work go?

What is Flock Safety and why are its cameras everywhere?

Let Me Put U On: "ATLiens" made being different cool

Hyundai weighs expanding Georgia factory, which could top Tesla for capacity

Hyundai is evaluating plans to increase the annual production capacity at its plant near Savannah, which could result in it surpassing Tesla’s factory in Fremont, California.

Rasheed Wingo (right), with the Atlanta North Georgia Labor Council, campaigns at the C.T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center on Election Day 2024. The state of Georgia was on track to break voter turnout records as presidential candidates, Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris, went head-to-head in this pivotal swing state. (John Spink/AJC 2024)

OPINION

DNC snub of Atlanta for 2028 convention is a slap in the face to Black voters

The Democratic National Committee rejected Atlanta's bid for the 2028 presidential convention and turned its back on Black voters in the South.

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff-U.S. Rep. Mike Collins

Ossoff, Collins are millionaires. Here is how they manage their money.

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff and his challenger, U.S. Rep. Mike Collins, both recently filed financial disclosure paperwork that provides insight into how they make their millions.

After Northlake Mall closure, beloved comic book shop finds a new home

Challenges Games and Comics has a new home, one just across the highway.

‘Nightmare doesn’t end’: Indian grandmother faces deportation despite green card

Venkata Vasamsetty’s case shows how immigrants with years of lawful status can become subject to detention and deportation.

Cumberland Island, Georgia's largest barrier island, is mostly owned and managed by the federal government, but the Candler and Carnegie families have private residences on the island. (Curtis Compton/AJC 2007)

Coca-Cola heirs feuding over family’s Cumberland Island retreat

A proposed land swap over a nearly century-old family retreat on Georgia's Cumberland Island pits cousin against cousin, dividing descendants of Coca-Cola founder Asa Candler.

Qualifying week in Georgia kicks off high-stakes filing frenzy

Black Democrat who outran Georgia GOP for decades is again a top target

Republican legislators are eyeing the southwest Georgia seat long held by Sanford Bishop after the Supreme Court weakened the Voting Rights Act.

AJC VARSITY

Newton coach explains how study of one African animal helped his team win in OT

Today’s Four Questions interviewee is Newton coach Josh Skelton, whose team defeated then-No. 4 Douglas County, 34-27, in overtime Saturday.

AJC VARSITY

Top surprises of Week 1: Upsets, strong starts and 3 losses by defending champs

The biggest surprises from the first full weekend of Georgia high school football.

Georgia State’s Center Parc Stadium hosts three GHSA football games during the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic

AJC VARSITY

Friday night football wrap-up: 3 reigning champs lose on first full night of games

Sandy Creek, Thomas County Central and Toombs County delivered statement wins on Friday as three defending state champions opened the season with losses.