Georgia's new laws just went into effect. Here's how they impact you.
More than 100 bills just became the new laws of the land across Georgia. Some of the more impactful ones? Stricter penalties for fentanyl possession, a cellphone ban in schools and protections for in vitro fertilization access. Others are more unusual and less political. Cornbread, neon pink hunting gear and even human composting got the legislative stamp of approval. The AJC’s Greg Bluestein breaks down some of the most significant — and intriguing — new laws. Credits: AJC | Getty Images
Atlanta’s first wind phone finds a permanent home at Oakland Cemetery
A wind phone has no dial tone but lets you grieve. Created in 2010, Atlanta’s first sits at Oakland Cemetery, offering a quiet, healing space.
'I could have done more': Emotional testimony from father of Apalachee shooting suspect
Testimony continued in the trial of the Apalachee High School shooting suspect's father. Credit: AP
Footage shows moment MARTA train rams into fallen tree and derails
On Dec. 29, 2025, a MARTA train derailed when a large tree toppled onto the tracks during severe winds. Credits: MARTA
How the largest nuclear plant in the country powers Georgia
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