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Ted Turner’s colleagues, friends remember the mogul

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UGA, Tech, Falcons stars on ballot for Georgia High School Football HOF

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Why is floodwater so dangerous?

Everything you need to know about a flash flood

Three state legislative special elections head to runoffs

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Interactive: What Georgia Democrats think about the top races and issues

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Interactive: What Georgia Republicans think about the top races and issues

Midwives say Georgia is sidelining them in maternal mortality fight

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For Georgia’s youth, hunger doesn’t take the summer off

The General Assembly passed in the state budget $2 million to launch Summer EBT, a youth hunger fighting program Georgia leaders have rejected in the past.

Like mother, like daughters: Georgia family’s journey into nursing together

Sarah Rushton gave birth to her twins, Mary Kate and Mckenna, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Today, they work there together, caring for new mothers and their babies.

AJC Poll: Ossoff remains sharply polarizing in Georgia

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff’s favorability rating improved in the latest AJC poll, but two-thirds of Republicans continue to say they disapprove of the Georgia senator.

From Michelin star to farm life: Why this chef left Atlanta behind

Mysterious ‘Santa Is Watching You’ signs pop up across Atlanta

Atlanta Hawks fans react to Knicks playoff series

Frame-by-frame: The exclusive footage of the Georgia Guidestones explosion

The 'busiest airport' title: Who’s challenging Atlanta?

JD Vance defends Trump’s Iran policy, pushes back on Pope Leo remarks during UGA visit

Why the Georgia Guidestones still raise questions

Georgia’s midterm voters are worlds apart. But neither group can decide.

Polls show Democrats and Republicans are as divided as ever. But large blocs remain undecided on key races.

Buc-ee’s sues Georgia competitor with ‘confusingly similar’ brand

In a fight over cartoon animal mascots, Texas-based convenience store chain Buc-ee's is suing Georgia competitor Teddy's Market for trademark infringement.

Walter F. George Lake is on the border of Alabama and Georgia near Fort Gaines. (Bob Andres/AJC 2020)

Man accused of fudging water pollution reports, fouling Chattahoochee River

Federal prosecutors say a southwest Georgia wastewater facility operator falsified pollution data and discharged excessive bacteria into the Chattahoochee River.

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Neither Democrat nor Republican questions on Georgia ballots make any sense

As Georgians vote in the May primary, partisan ballot questions from Democrats and Republicans feel unserious, misleading and disconnected from real issues.

Sites are being developed all around Hyundai's electric vehicle plant in Bryan County, which has grown faster than any other county in Georgia's over the past 15 years. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Could Georgia’s fastest-growing county be closed for development?

Bryan County is home to the Hyundai EV plant and the posterchild for Georgia's "No. 1 place to do business" claim. But it is showing signs of being closed for development.

Which soccer capital reigns supreme: Atlanta or … Kansas City?

Kansas City calls itself the soccer capital of America. Atlanta calls itself the epicenter of soccer. The battle heats up as the World Cup nears.

For undocumented immigrants, driving carries big risk of ICE arrest

Unlicensed driving was the most common underlying offense for immigrants transferred to ICE from local jails in Gwinnett, Hall and Whitfield counties.

What’s filming in Georgia? ‘Superman,’ ‘Scooby-Doo’ and Kevin Bacon pilot.

From “Superman” at Trilith Studios to Netflix’s live action “Scooby-Doo” and a Kevin Bacon pilot, Georgia is hosting 26 film and TV productions across the state.

Class A Division 2 Girls State Championship game between Washington-Wilkes and Wilcox County

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Macon Arena construction opens questions for GHSA basketball finals venue

GHSA wants to know how construction of the Macon Arena will affect fans and teams participating in the basketball finals in March of 2027 and 2028.

Georgia lawmakers vowed to cut tax breaks. They approved more instead.

An AJC analysis found the state Legislature approved more than $3 in new breaks for every $1 they cut.