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A view of the Terry R. Hicks Water Production Plant in Jonesboro on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Clayton County officials said Monday they experienced a temporary water service disruption last week, which could be part of a string of suspected cyberattacks that have struck municipal water systems across the country. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Metro Atlanta water system hit by cyberattack possibly linked to Iran

Maxwell Class 6A region projections

080326: Roasted Pork Tenderloin and Peaches

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The quick pork dinner that uses up underripe peaches

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World’s largest law firm beefs up politics team in Atlanta ahead of elections

Kasim Edebali, who played six seasons as a linebacker in the NFL, and his daughter Yara play a game on a tablet, in Hamburg, Germany, Oct. 25, 2023. (Patrick Junker/The New York Times)

Rethinking kids and screen time: Why balance matters more than limits

U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams speaks at an event at the East Point City Council

Why U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams opposes permanent daylight saving time

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Okefenokee World Heritage Site honor is a huge deal. Let’s meet the moment.

Georgia State Election Board tests limits ahead of midterms

Once a sleepy administrative body, Georgia's State Election Board has become a partisan battleground jockeying for control over how elections are run.

2026 AJC Super 11 reveal begins Tuesday night

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

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Lee County’s Fabrizio, Sequoyah’s Teter are longest-tenured coaches in 6A

Dean Fabrizio won state titles in 2016 and 2017 for Lee County, and James Teter is the all-time winningest coach in Cherokee County.

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

Privacy or public safety? Atlantans debate life under 60,000 cameras.

The moment the Okefenokee became Georgia's first World Heritage Site

Why you can't access surveillance data collected about you in Georgia

Rick Jackson pledges an extra $1,000 for Georgia children if elected governor

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AJC Varsity preseason all-state 6A: Running backs, offensive linemen are elite

AJC Varsity’s Class 6A preseason all-state football team highlights standout running backs, blue-chip recruits and SEC-committed linemen.

Lawmakers to consider property tax relief for scores of Georgia communities

Warnock advocates for child tax credit expansion as school year approaches

With Georgia families spending an estimated $130 per child on required school supplies, Sen. Raphael Warnock calls for passage of a bill he says will help cover those costs.

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.

OpenAI in Georgia: How $20B data center plan secretly took root in Effingham

OpenAI’s data center plans blindsided county residents. The answers to the hows and whys involve a web of actions by governments and authorities as well as Georgia Power.

Brookwood senior running back Brayden Tyson (center), a South Carolina commit, has 4,057 yards rushing and 645 yards receiving and 51 touchdowns in his career. (Jamie Spaar for the AJC)

AJC Varsity preseason all-state: Running backs stand out in Class 7A

Ahead of the 2026 football season, AJC Varsity is announcing our preseason all-state teams. Today we begin with Class 7A.

GHSF Daily trivia

Tuesday’s question: The three current Class 6A programs with the most victories this decade are from Fulton County. Which are they? ...

He traded Atlanta restaurants for a beach shack. He’s never been happier.

Atlanta restauranteur Brian Hogan owned three popular eateries. He calls the decision to sell, move to the Tybee Island beach and eventually open a hot sauce shop a wise one.

The McEachern Indians play against North Cobb during the first half of the game Friday, August 22, 2025 at McEachern. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

GHSA football scrimmage schedule 2026: First preseason games are Thursday

Most football teams are playing preseason games the next two weeks. Below are those games that have been reported to AJC Varsity. Please click here to make additions or report...

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North Cobb’s Queen, longest tenured coach in 7A, chases Cobb County record

Shane Queen, who has been a GHSA head coach for 27 straight seasons, continues to lead the highest classification in consecutive seasons with the same school.

Grayson High School, Carrollton High School

Maxwell Class 7A region projections

The Maxwell Ratings, compiled by mathematician and Georgia High School Football Historians Association founder Loren Maxwell, have projected the region finishes of all 415 foo...