Cost of living takes center stage at the AJC’s 2026 gubernatorial race forum
Georgia’s 2026 gubernatorial candidates took the stage at the AJC’s "Politically Georgia" candidate forum to share their visions for the state’s future. From housing and health care to job creation and property taxes, affordability emerged as a central theme across party lines. Democrats former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, former State Rep. Jason Esteves, former Mayor of Atlanta Keisha Lance Bottoms and former DeKalb County CEO Mike Thurmond offered their proposals to tackle rising costs and support working families, as did Republican candidates Attorney General Chris Carr and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger.
Spaghetti Junction was built to fix Atlanta traffic. So, why is it still a nightmare?
Spaghetti Junction is infamous. Credit: AJC|Getty|@throwedoffjaun, @kjackzsupreme/IG|@dajwajj/TT|Outkast|Sony Pictures|Bita Honavar, Floyd Jillson/AJC
Georgia may stop changing clocks twice a year. What it means for you.
Georgia moves closer to ending daylight saving time. AJC’s Fraser Jones explains why. Sources: History.com | Current Biology | UNC Health Southeast
A Georgia facility trains ICE agents nationwide. Former instructors say standards have slipped.
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No pay, no staff: Shutdown leaves TSA workers off the job in Atlanta
Weeks without pay: TSA workers at Atlanta’s airport say they’re selling plasma, sleeping in cars as staffing shortages worsen. Credits: AP| Ben Hendren/AJC