Is the southern accent disappearing?
When you think of the South and Georgia, you inevitably think about that Georgia southern drawl. But is this vernacular disappearing? AJC's Fraser Jones breaks down what researchers from the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech have learned about the potential fate of the classic southern accent. Credit: AJC / Reddit

AJC Celebrating Nurses honoree Tamika Johnson
Charge nurse Tamika Johnson creates meal support program for families at the bedside of their loved ones.

AJC Celebrating Nurses honoree Shirley Ifill
For Ifill, nursing is more than a career. It's a continuation of everything she's lived through — and everything she's learned.

AJC Celebrating Nurses honoree Maggie Henson
Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 2, Maggie Henson understands firsthand the fear and uncertainty that can come with a new diagnosis.

AJC Celebrating Nurses honoree Jennifer Fleenor
After decades helping patients, nurse clinician Jennifer Fleenor adds a leadership role that helps to make Northside nurses better and happier.



