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Ashley Jordan, previously known as Ashley Debelbot, poses for a photo for a photo in Columbus, Ga., on April 22, 2021. The 11th season of the AJC's 'Breakdown' podcast covered the case of Ashley Jordan and Albert Debelbot, a then-married couple convicted of murdering their newborn daughter. The two spent 12 years in prison before their convictions were overturned in 2020, but a judge ruled Wednesday that they are eligible for compensation under Georgia's new wrongful conviction compensation law. (Kate Brumback/AP 2021)

Couple imprisoned for baby’s death eligible for state payout, judge says

Your guide to sky-high fun at Six Flags, other Georgia amusement parks

Metro Atlanta school systems want to add more pre-K classrooms

GUEST COLUMN

Why the South’s education will decide America’s economic future

Fulton ruling hands Trump administration another loss amid election push

GUEST COLUMN

The Georgia Guidestones explosion deprived visitors of Elberton granite skill

Embattled ex-judge beats lawsuit by woman jailed over ‘daddy issues’

Harold Melton starts new role at GSU Law

AJC EXCLUSIVE

Ex-chief justice leaves law firm for custom education role

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.

She helped ‘Black Panther’ and ‘Spider-Man’ film in Georgia. Now she’s retiring.

Lee Thomas oversaw the Film Office as production skyrocketed in the years following the state upgrading its tax incentive in 2008.

University of Georgia Spring Undergraduate Commencement 2026

AJC ON CAMPUS

UGA weighs African American studies major; engineering school gets record gift

The University of Georgia is reviewing its African American studies program. Georgia beings its Workforce Pell Grant Initiative.

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?

Why people still reenact the Civil War 160 years later

AJC VARSITY

MLB draft prospect carves legacy at his small South Georgia GIAA program

Citizen Christian Academy pitcher Blake Bryant expects to hear his name called early in Saturday's MLB draft, and he didn't have to move to a bigger school to get noticed.

What to know about Raphael Warnock, a potential 2028 White House hopeful

The Georgia Democrat has been positioning himself for a potential presidential run in 2028. He was first elected to the Senate in 2021.

Now flying on Delta: A discounted version of first class

With Delta Air Lines' Basic fares, you get the lie-flat seat and better food, but you give up the lounge and extra checked bag.

FBI raids Fulton County election office seeking ballots from Trump’s 2020 loss

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

DOJ warns states, threatens criminal action over noncitizen voting

The Trump administration warned election officials in Georgia, and every other state, they could face criminal prosecution if noncitizens cast ballots.

RISKY MEDICINE

Tempted to try a wellness or longevity treatment? Here’s what experts say

Patients may not know that these treatments are experimental or about the risks they may pose. The latest in AJC's investigation on alternative medicine in Georgia.

Atlanta megaproducer Jermaine Dupri alleges Sony owes him $18M in royalties

Jermaine Dupri’s recordings have produced more than $200 million in gross revenue over the last 32 years, according to the complaint.

Georgia agency orders data center’s ‘pop-up’ power plant to halt construction

The first “pop-up” power plant to serve a Georgia data center has been ordered to stop construction and cited for an alleged breach of state law by environmental officials.

Why Raphael Warnock, not Jon Ossoff, is fueling Georgia’s 2028 speculation

Ossoff is getting the bulk of attention as he runs for reelection this year. But it's Warnock who is taking steps to position himself for a potential presidential run.

Trump-nominated judge halts DOJ demand for identities of 2020 election workers

A federal subpoena sought the identities of thousands of 2020 Fulton County election workers.

Co-founder of Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville to retire after 30 years

Ann-Carol Pence, the co-founder and producing artistic director of Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville, will retire in 2027.