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Hurry up and deepen? Study funded to ‘fast-track’ dredging at Savannah port.

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Shelia Edwards wins Democratic PSC primary as GOP contest heads to runoff

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Atlanta tennis great Crawford Henry dies at age 88

Keisha Lance Bottoms leads as Democrats scramble for second runoff spot for governor

What’s the deal with runoffs in Georgia?

Here are the results for Georgia’s 2026 midterm primary races

Atlanta Technical College remembers Hank Aaron on his birthday

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Opening new doors to opportunity: From ‘Hidden Figures’ to visible futures

The runup to the runoffs: In Georgia, the GOP’s Trump test is back

Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese fights for a rebound against Las Vegas Aces forward NaLyssa Smith (right) during the first half of a WNBA game at State Farm Arena on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

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Why Atlanta’s women-owned sports bars can both win

Two women’s sports bars in the same neighborhood? This is another moment for women to show they can thrive and compete in a league of their own.

State Rep. Jasmine Clark and staff react to news that she is the likely winner on the Democratic ticket for U.S. House District 13 at her election night watch party at Fresca Trattoria in Stone Mountain on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. (Gavin Godfrey/AJC)

Jasmine Clark wins Democratic primary race to succeed late Rep. David Scott

The Associated Press called the 13th District Democratic primary for state Rep. Jasmine Clark late on Tuesday.

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Supreme Court justices defeat election challenges from attorneys

Georgia Supreme Court justices Sarah Hawkins Warren and Charlie Bethel defeated election challenges Tuesday from attorneys Jen Jordan and Miracle Rankin in nonpartisan races.

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

Collins, Dooley advance to runoff in GOP Senate primary

Mike Collins and Derek Dooley have advanced to the June 16 runoff that will determine which Republican will face incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff in November.

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Dynasties continue as GHSA determines state golf champions

The Lambert, North Oconee and Lake Oconee Academy girls continued to extend their dominance in high school golf, while two other schools earned their first state titles.

Keisha Lance Bottoms stuns rivals with outright Democratic primary win for governor

The former Atlanta mayor bested a crowded field of Democrats to give her a head start on the general election in November.

Rick Jackson, Burt Jones head to a runoff in GOP governor’s race

Burt Jones and Rick Jackson will face each other again in June in a runoff for the Republican nomination for governor of Georgia.

Three state legislative special elections head to runoffs

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Georgia primary 2026: Live results, analysis, key things to watch

Follow along for election results for U.S. Senate, governor, Supreme Court and local races across Georgia for the May 19, 2026, primary.

Neon swimsuits won’t float a bad safety plan this summer

A viral chart suggests that some colors are easier to spot underwater, but a pediatric expert at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta says that's a small step in water safety.

New $125M plant to serve Georgia’s booming data center, aerospace sectors

Unified Legacy, a metal fabrication and manufacturing firm, announced Friday it is building a $125 million facility in Bibb County near Macon.

GOP urges Kemp to call a special session to redraw maps after court ruling

Supreme Court challengers violated judicial rules, state watchdog alleges

Georgia Supreme Court candidates Jen Jordan and Miracle Rankin violated judicial conduct rules in promising to restore abortion rights, the state's judicial watchdog says.

Voting Tuesday? Here’s what you need to know.

Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday for Georgia’s primaries. Here’s how to check your registration, what ID to bring and what to expect at the polls.

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GHSA state meet top performers: Freshman sprinter sets world record

A round up of the GHSA state track-and-field championships includes a new world record set and other dominant performances.