How workers are redefining loyalty in the age of the career pivot
Tired of being overlooked? You're not alone. From stalled promotions to toxic work cultures, a growing number of Americans are rethinking their careers — and Gen X is leading the charge. With most workers holding eight to 12 jobs by age 36, the pace of change is accelerating. The forces behind these career shifts are also moving beyond the usual struggles of compensation, growth opportunities and work-life balance. In the modern work environment, your skills may be more lucrative than your loyalty and tenure at a company. Credits: AJC | Prelinger Archives | @saraisthreads; @corporate.sween; @landokalriz; erinmcgoff/TikTok | SideHustles.com | Bureau of Labor Statistics
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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