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Mercedes-Benz Stadium rolls out new dining options ahead of football season

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Mount Bethel Christian vs Towers high school football in Marietta

After yearslong build, Mt. Bethel Christian readies for milestone

Mt. Bethel Christian is one of the GHSA’s youngest football programs and will play its first GHSA region game on Friday at Mount Vernon.

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Why Buford will still schedule non-GHSA games that impair its playoff seeding

In the era of Post Season Rankings, out-of-state matchups can essentially only hurt Buford’s playoff seeding.

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Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic day two at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

A breakdown of how all ranked GHSA football teams fared in Week 4

1. (1) Buford (3-0)...

New memoir revisits murder of DeKalb County Sheriff-elect Derwin Brown

Former D.A. J. Tom Morgan discusses his book, "A Rainy Night in Georgia," about the killing of DeKalb Sheriff-elect Derwin Brown on orders from the outgoing sheriff.

Can a Live Nation-backed Atlanta label be a musician’s ‘reset?’ This exec thinks so.

Music executive Kei Henderson, who formerly served as 21 Savage's manager, started Third & Hayden to help boost musical artists' careers while maintaining their mental health.

AJC INTERVIEW

Atlanta rapper Gunna hosts another 5K run. For him, the journey is personal.

Atlanta rapper Gunna talks about his post-jail health journey, which led him to create the Wunna Run Club.

STAN AWTREY

Rory, Rory ... hallelujah: McIlroy owns Augusta with another Masters title

Rory McIlroy lost a six-stroke lead on Saturday, but righted the ship just in time to win his second straight Masters title.

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Sights and sounds from the 18th green: Rory runs it back with Masters win

The Masters 2026: Live updates from Augusta National as Rory McIlroy aims to defend his title.

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Masters final surprises, disappointments: Henley ties for third on birthday

The surprises and disappointments from the Masters final round, from Macon native Russell Henley tying for third on his birthday to Sergio Garcia breaking clubs.

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Rory McIlroy makes history again, captures second straight Masters victory

Rory McIlroy’s dominance at Augusta National moves him into exclusive group of back-to-back Masters champions.

PHOTOS: Masters 2026 Round 4

Rory McIlroy made history by winning his second straight Masters on what was an exciting final round Sunday at Augusta National Golf Club.

At the Masters, one rule for keeping toddlers quiet: Don’t say ‘birdie’

Parents of young children at the Masters lean on snacks and naps to survive — and thrive — at Augusta National.

Will Cam Young break through? Here’s what to expect Sunday at Augusta National

On Sunday, Rory McIlroy will look to overcome his collapse in losing a historic 6-stroke lead while Cam Young seeks to win his first major championship.

2026 Masters final-round tee times and groups for Sunday

Co-leaders Cameron Young and Rory McIlroy will tee off in final group at 2:25 p.m. at Augusta National Golf Club.

This Masters set for thrilling Sunday after all

Rory McIlroy held the biggest lead after 36 holes in Masters history on Friday. But a bad Saturday for him sets up an exciting finish.

Masters Round 3 surprises, disappointments: Rory McIlroy leaves the door open

Rory McIlroy blows a six-shot lead to blur his chase for a second straight Masters title.