Is Atlanta the soccer capital of America? The city making its World Cup case.
Atlanta has long been known as the capital of the South and the hip-hop capital of the world. Now, the city is chasing another title: Soccer Capital of the United States. AJC producer Jaide Garcia explores Atlanta's soccer history, culture and growing influence on the sport as the city makes its case to become the heartbeat of American soccer ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Credits: US SOCCER, Men in Blazers, Discover Atlanta
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Everyone says surveillance cameras reduce crime. But what does the data say? Credit: ADT|The Atlanta Police Foundation|Justice Quarterly|Criminal Justice Review
Privacy or public safety? Atlantans debate life under 60,000 cameras.
Atlanta has 60,000 surveillance cameras — the most in America. Do residents feel safer or just more watched?
The moment the Okefenokee became Georgia's first World Heritage Site
The AJC's Drew Kann was in the room when officials voted to make the Okefenokee Swamp Georgia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site. Credits: AJC | Getty Images
Strange ‘Santa Is Watching You’ signs leave Atlantans guessing
The bright red signs have appeared on utility poles from Little Five Points to Kirkwood, leaving Atlantans wondering who's behind them.