Georgia’s youngest state lawmaker weighs in on students protesting ICE
When Akbar Ali won a runoff special election last month for a Gwinnett state House seat, the 21-year-old became the youngest lawmaker in the Georgia General Assembly. The AJC's Greg Bluestein sat down with Ali on the "Politically Georgia" podcast to discuss the upsurge of high schoolers protesting against immigration enforcement and how politicians can engage Gen Z voters in the 2026 midterms. Listen to Ali’s full interview on the “Politically Georgia” podcast.
The ultimate severe weather supply guide for the South
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How one man turned a 101‑year‑old church into a Trump shrine
Whitey Taylor has turned his store into a monument to President Donald Trump. Credits: AJC|@libertyuniversity/YT| Cornerstone Church, Trump Town USA/FB
Saving lives one stroke at a time: How Swemschool is changing swim access in Atlanta
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Downtown Atlanta parking lot will be a $5 billion bet on the city’s future
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