How Dalton became the 'Carpet Capital of the World'
How did a small Georgia city become the “Carpet Capital of the World”? The AJC’s Fraser Jones travels to Dalton to explore how its mills once produced roughly half the world’s carpet, transforming the city into a global manufacturing powerhouse. From its roots in the bedspread industry to today’s high-tech factories, Fraser uncovers how Dalton built its identity around carpet — and why a new industry moving in could reshape the city’s future. Watch the full episode now on the AJC’s YouTube channel. Credits: AJC | | Aldens | Courtesy of Bandy Heritage Center for Northwest Georgia | Carpets of Dalton | Getty Images | JCPenney | Masland Carpets | Tim Hogan's Flooring | WDEF-TV
Georgia clinics offer unproven treatments with little oversight
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Should trains run on the Atlanta Beltline? Residents speak out.
The future of Beltline rail is dividing the city as Atlantans weigh whether trains belong alongside one of its most popular destinations.
Georgia’s rising power demand fuels debate over solar farm expansion
A solar project is forcing farmers to confront a difficult choice. Credit: AJC|Farm Journal|WTOC|Drew Kann/AJC|U.S. Energy Information Administration|Yes Energy
Soccer 101: Everything you need to know about offside
In Episode 3 of Soccer 101, one of soccer’s most confusing rules offside gets broken down before the skills are put to the test in a real game.