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Georgia native Victoria Groce on how she won 2024 Jeopardy Masters

Georgia native and UGA grad Victoria Groce took home the $500,000 prize this week in the "Jeopardy" Masters Championship on ABC.

Georgia Tech sophomore Hiroshi Tai wins golf national championship

MARK BRADLEY

Bill Walton, 1952-2024: So I hated the guy, and then I met him

Man found shot to death near Trap Music Museum

A man was found dead with gunshot wounds in the parking lot of the Trap Music museum in northwest Atlanta on Sunday night.

Memorial Day

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PHOTOS: Memorial Day ceremony at Marietta National Cemetery

On Memorial Day, people gathered at Marietta National Cemetery to honor the lives of military personnel who died in service to our country.

For Georgia family, surprise discovery makes ‘Memorial Day much more significant for us’

Pfc. Fred Plumlee, of Columbus, was one of thousands of servicemen who died on D-Day.

Wife of Georgia Army reservist killed in Jordan: ‘I feel proud’

On Jan. 28, Sgt. Rivers, 46, was one of three Army Reservists killed in a drone attack in Jordan.

Memorial Day vs. Veterans Day: Do you know the difference?

Memorial Day and Veterans Day both focus on Americans who have served in the military, but for different reasons.

Food and Dining

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The ultimate Memorial Day weekend guide to eating, drinking, grilling and cooking

Check out these recipes, tips, products and events to have a Memorial Day weekend to remember.

LISTEN: Talking Memorial Day, barbecue and food-filled summer travels

In the May 9 episode of the Rashad Richey Morning Show on WAOK, Ligaya and Rashad were joined by Rosa Thurnher, owner of longtime Mexican restaurant El Ponce.

Drinks books to savor this summer

From deep dives into tequila and rosé to a bartender handbook and movie-inspired cocktails, you can quench your thirst this summer with four new drinks books.

Atlantans recall fond memories of Red Lobster amid closures

For devotees of Red Lobster, the closing of 50 locations, including three restaurants in Georgia, is personal.

Sponsored Content

Gabrielle Union on learning perimenopause is not ‘an old woman thing’
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#BORG party trend continues to put young adults at risk
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It’s snake bite season in Georgia. What you need to know
With spring in full swing and everyone spending more time outdoors, one thing we should all be looking out for is...
Crime and Public Safety

Rome man charged with murder after stepmother dies in house fire

Rome police were called to a house fire on Saturday night where they found a woman trapped inside with flames coming out the roof and around the front door.

An Education Anniversary

70TH ANNIVERSARY

70 years after Brown v Board, Georgia’s promise of integration still elusive

The Georgians who desegregated or integrated schools see measured progress in achieving educational equality after the 1954 landmark Brown v. Board of Education ruling.

After Brown ruling, these students and teachers changed Georgia’s schools

In their own words, former students and teachers who integrated Georgia schools after the Brown v. Board of Education decision describe the first years of desegregation.

How the 1954 Brown decision was covered in Atlanta

On May 17, 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that racially segregated public schools were unequal, and therefore unconstitutional.

OPINION

Student voices: 70 years after Brown, Georgia is moving in the wrong direction

Full funding improves neighborhood schools, giving all children the chance to learn and thrive.

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Wild Georgia: What’s essential for some bird nests might surprise you

Wild Georgia columnist Charles Seabrook says some bird nests include materials ranging from mud to spiderwebs to snake skins.

Warnock, Dickens attend White House state dinner

U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock attended a White House state dinner in honor of Kenyan President William Ruto on May 23, 2024.

Crickets, worms released in two University of Georgia buildings

A University of Georgia student and a recent graduate allegedly released crickets and worms last week in two buildings on campus.

Opinion

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OPINION

Intentionality is key to creating equitable opportunity in development

Atlanta is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States and one of the fastest-growing markets for diverse entrepreneurs.

OPINION

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How cartoonist Mike Luckovich went from selling insurance to winning Pulitzers

Veteran editorial cartoonist Mike Luckovich talks about his long career.

Haley backs Trump. Will her Georgia supporters follow?

Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley joined the long line of Donald Trump foes planning to vote for him despite a deep, fraught personal history.

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From groceries to housing: How inflation is actually impacting you

An in-depth look at where Georgia's economy stands and how Georgians are dealing with inflation.

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Georgia

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Capitol Recap: Georgia port officials say they won’t fund new river crossing

Warnock, Dickens attend White House state dinner

U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock attended a White House state dinner in honor of Kenyan President William Ruto on May 23, 2024.

LISTEN

State Rep. Teri Anulewicz talks about her upset loss in Democratic primary

State Rep. Teri Anulewicz talks losing her seat.

US

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Ossoff warns of ‘grave national security risk’ if Senate rejects border bill

‘Georgia is the reason I’m president right now’

Alice Stewart, CNN political commentator with Georgia roots, dies at 58

Alice Stewart, a Georgia native who became a national political analyst and adviser to GOP presidential contenders, has died, according to CNN, her current employer.

Columnists

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PATRICIA MURPHY

A socialist campaign and sexist mailer defeat Teri Anulewicz in Cobb County

It’s an old-fashioned — and misguided — notion that a woman should be judged by her husband’s occupation, or that her husband’s job must influence a female elected official.

Opinion: Donald Trump suddenly puts birth control in play

OPINION: For Joe Biden, the Nov. 5 election is about Jan. 6

Trump in Court

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Trump Georgia defendants push 2020 fraud claims as another election looms

Three defendants in the Georgia election interference case are trying to use unproven claims of fraud to escape criminal charges and disbarment.

Ex-staffer details alleged retaliation by Fulton DA’s office

A former employee of the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office detailed to Georgia senators on Thursday how she was demoted and eventually fired after alleging her bosses w...

Fulton DA’s office files its own appeal in Trump Georgia election case

The office of District Attorney Fani Willis said it is appealing a judge’s order that dismissed six counts from the Georgia election interference indictment against former Pre...

Food & Dining

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The ultimate Memorial Day weekend guide to eating, drinking, grilling and cooking

Check out these recipes, tips, products and events to have a Memorial Day weekend to remember.

Cocktail bar Propaganda opens in Smyrna with ‘70s-inspired theme

Propaganda is a '70s-inspired cocktail bar with vinyl music and live performances at 2860 Atlanta Road in Smyrna Market Village.

Kid-owned lemonade, grilled cheese business coming to Peoplestown and more dining news

Jase’s Lemonade, a pop-up turned food truck co-owned by 11-year-old Jace Kurtz, will open a brick-and-mortar location later this year in the Terminal South development in Atla...

Coffee shop Green Beans ATL hopes to become a mainstay in Grant Park

Coffee shop and cafe Green Beans ATL is open in Grant Park offering a variety of coffee drinks, pastries and breakfast and lunch dishes.

Things to Do

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Ruby Lal pulls a South Asian writer from obscurity

Jinjin Li captures fleeting friendships in a temporary place

Three Georgia cities in running to host Sundance Film Festival

Three of the 15 cities accepted to submit proposals to become the future host city of the Sundance Film Festival are from Georgia: Athens, Atlanta and Savannah.

Lifestyle

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Deja News: Atlanta’s Chattahoochee Raft Race was a victim of its own popularity

A set piece in Atlanta lore, the Chattahoochee Raft Race, also known as the Ramblin Raft Race, began in 1969 as a summer celebration, or some a party with a race thrown in, on

Wild Georgia: What’s essential for some bird nests might surprise you

Wild Georgia columnist Charles Seabrook says some bird nests include materials ranging from mud to spiderwebs to snake skins.

Here’s why our sunscreen habits are concerning

57% of men and 41% of women rarely or never protect their skin

Arts & Culture

Memorial Day vs. Veterans Day: Do you know the difference?

Memorial Day and Veterans Day both focus on Americans who have served in the military, but for different reasons.

Entertainment

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Georgia native Victoria Groce on how she won 2024 Jeopardy Masters

Georgia native and UGA grad Victoria Groce took home the $500,000 prize this week in the "Jeopardy" Masters Championship on ABC.

Judge rejects Zac Brown’s restraining order against estranged wife Kelly Yadzi

A Fulton County superior judge on Friday rejected Atlanta country star Zac Brown’s restraining order against his estranged wife in which he said her social media posts violate...

Ms. Pat on her Emmy-nominated ‘The Ms. Pat Show,’ working with Marla Gibbs

Travel

Millennials and Gen Z are embracing the gap year

These gap years can range from three to six months, and sometimes even up to a year, allowing travelers to pursue their passions and hit the reset button.

5 stunning ‘Bridgerton’-inspired Airbnbs

These five properties are among the best in the world for those looking to experience the opulence and grandeur the Bridgerton family would surely approve of

3 beautiful places in Georgia you might not know about

These three locales are close enough to Atlanta that you visit during a weekend getaway

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Chatham grand jury indicts two former Savannah police detectives for perjury

Two fired Savannah Police Department officers were indicted by a grand jury this week on charges of lying under oath.

Fashion, family, and faith on display at the King Family Hat Exhibit

The women in the King family have long held a tradition of wearing hats every Sunday, some of which symbolize historic moments of the Civil Rights Movement.

A Columbus chef overcame addiction through cooking. Now she’s paying it forward locally

Brittney Espersen's passion for cooking supported her through recovery and rebuilding a healthy life over the last 10 years.

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Investigations

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Atlanta-based Kabbage to pay up to $120 million to settle PPP fraud allegations

The bankrupt Atlanta financial technology firm Kabbage will pay the federal government as much as $120 million to settle allegations that the lender enabled fraudsters preying...

Georgia officials won’t release information on how prisoners are dying

As homicides soar at Georgia state prisons, the Department of Corrections blocks access to information about prisoner deaths.

Atlanta tenants expose Millennia Housing’s dangerous trend of negligence

Without a real plan from the city outlining its redevelopment plans, Atlanta’s low-income tenants are worried they will be stuck living in poor conditions for the foreseeable ...

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Son of one of 3 GA Army Reservist killed in Jordan throws ceremonial first pitch

Son of one of 3 GA Army Reservist killed in Jordan throws ceremonial first pitch

City files to have Buckhead club shut down after college volleyball player shot, killed

City files to have Buckhead club shut down after college volleyball player shot, killed

Photos

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Photos: Braves lose to the Nationals

Photos from the Braves vs. Nationals game on May 27, 2024. Washington won 8-4.

Photos: Basketball legend Bill Walton dies

Photos of basketball legend Bill Walton, who has died of cancer at age 71.

PHOTOS: Memorial Day ceremony at Marietta National Cemetery

On Memorial Day, people gathered at Marietta National Cemetery to honor the lives of military personnel who died in service to our country.

Podcasts

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How cartoonist Mike Luckovich went from selling insurance to winning Pulitzers

Veteran editorial cartoonist Mike Luckovich talks about his long career.

BRAVES PODCAST

Listen: What the season-ending injury to Ronald Acuña Jr. means for Braves

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Senior Biden campaign official says he wants to ‘keep Georgia blue’

Senior Biden campaign official Quentin Fulks provides insight into Georgia.