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Gainesville hires Jan Azar less than a week after her 17th state championship

Kirby Smart ‘frustrated, disappointed’ in latest Georgia driving arrests

Savannah go bragh: St. Patrick’s Day Parade takes over coastal Georgia city

Oscar-winning cinematographer shares secrets in new book, Atlanta screenings

NHL in Alpharetta? Here’s the redevelopment vision for North Point Mall.

High fuel costs, triggered by Iran war, driving up airfares, says Delta CEO

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

Gas prices in Atlanta and Georgia jump overnight amid Iran war uncertainty

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How Trump administration is helping Ga. producers recover from Hurricane Helene

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins visited the Georgia State Capitol to announce disaster aid to help farmers, ranchers and foresters harmed by Hurricane Helene.

Derek Dooley, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, poses for a portrait in Atlanta on Thursday, March 12, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Derek Dooley charts path between Trump loyalty and Senate independence

The Republican U.S. Senate candidate supports the president's policies. But he says Congress should take a more active oversight role.

Smyrna lawmaker to propose new regulations for sterilizing gas

Facing multiple lawsuits, Georgia medical sterilization facility to shutter

A medical sterilization facility that’s been the target of lawsuits over its use of a toxic gas will shut down after operating for decades in Augusta.

Former Magic City dancer speaks out on Atlanta Hawks controversy

Atlanta's bricks could be worth $13 billion. The Black men who made them didn't earn a cent.

Why Atlanta became a pro wrestling hot spot

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

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

Georgia activists working with Trump administration to influence elections

After years of casting doubt about Georgia elections, conservative activists are gaining influence within the Trump administration.

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

In the final girls basketball rankings after the state championships, four first-time winners finish No. 1.

Georgia Senate approves tax rebates of up to $500

The state Senate on Monday gives final approval to Gov. Brian Kemp’s plan to rebate $1.1 billion in taxes to Georgians.

Ex-Amazon contractor found guilty in $10M fraud

A former Amazon contractor accused of stealing almost $10 million from the company in an Atlanta-area conspiracy has been found guilty of 30 associated federal charges.

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

Starting in June, BET+ will shut down and its programming will be folded into Paramount+. Perry will continue to produce programming for BET Media Group.

Georgia resort awarded prestigious honor

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

World of Quercus in the small town of Gay joins Relais & Chateaux, an international association of independent hotels and restaurants.

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

Georgia House Bill 1063, if passed, would ensure that the cost of new infrastructure to serve data centers would be borne by the data centers and not shifted to households.

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.

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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.

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.