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INVESTIGATIONS

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

AJC finds Georgia stands out in South for prison homicide figures as troubled state system faces scrutiny

FAA law includes provision to prevent state takeover of ATL airport

The measure was introduced by U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock

‘Sadness’ still lingers from Memorial Day 2022 boat crash in Savannah

Two years ago on Memorial Day weekend, a boat collision in the Wilmington River near Savannah killed five people, including four members of the same family.

Feds chip in $75M to help build Georgia semiconductor materials plant

Absolics is Georgia’s first foray into the domestic computer chip supply chain, an industry the federal government is trying to bolster with billions of dollars

Primary Election 2024

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Local ‘blue wave’ Democrats face reelection in 2024

Democrats swept local seats in Gwinnett and Cobb counties in 2020, marking a notable shift after decades of Republican control

Analysis: Some of the biggest lessons of the Georgia primaries are in the losses

Incumbency matters — to a point. Most officeholders romped to victory, but the handful of candidates who lost serve as warning signals about 2024 trends.

Three Georgia lawmakers go down to defeat; June runoffs set in some districts

Tuesday's primary elections in Georgia have left three House incumbents defeated and republicans "all but certain to retain power in the Legislature".

Embattled metro Atlanta judge ousted by voters

Douglas County’s probate judge was ousted by voters in Tuesday’s Democratic primary while facing removal from the bench as punishment for 30 ethics charges stemming from her f...

Memorial Day Travel

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Headed to Atlanta airport? Tips for the busy summer travel season

Things change rapidly at the world’s busiest airport. Here is a guide to help make your travels smoother at Hartsfield-Jackson

Where to eat at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

Hungry and waiting for a flight at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport? Use this guide to food shops and restaurants by concourse at the Atlanta airport for Concourse T t

When Memorial Day traffic will be the worst

Metro Atlanta gas prices dip as summer vacation season approaches

As millions of American drivers take to the roads for the Memorial Day weekend — and the summer vacations beyond — they’ll find gasoline prices 16 cents a gallon more costly t

Latest on Bird Flu

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National Baseball Hall of Fame to unveil new Hank Aaron statue today

Hank Aaron broke the unbreakable record fifty years ago, hitting his 715th homer to pass Babe Ruth as the all-time home run king.

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KEN SUGIURA

Jimmy Lake’s job as Falcons defensive coordinator: Do more with less

The team’s new defensive coordinator is in charge of a unit that lacked playmakers in the pass rush and did not re-sign its two leading sackers from 2023

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MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Patience needed for free-swinging Braves lineup

The Braves will be in top form again once their free swingers start making more contact. It’s coming.

Georgia Travel

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

Atlanta ranked best affordable summer travel destination in U.S.

One of the reasons Atlanta is such a great summer destination, according to WalletHub, is the affordability of flights

Food tour: Douglasville serves up surprises

Downtown Douglasville packs a flavorful punch for such a modest-sized city.

Travel+Leisure ranks Georgia beach among nation’s top 25

Check out a full list of the 25 best beaches in the United States for 2024

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15 things to do this weekend: Memorial Day events, Jazz Festival
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#BORG party trend continues to put young adults at risk
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5 stunning ‘Bridgerton’-inspired Airbnbs
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Crime and Safety

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6-year-old dies days after brother, parents killed in Bartow crash

Titus Mason was critically injured Sunday in a wreck that happened just north of the Red Top Mountain Road exit, officials said

Father indicted on murder charge months after son’s remains found in East Point

A Carrollton man accused of killing his son and dumping his body at a garbage collection facility has been indicted on multiple charges, including murder.

Judge to decide what evidence will be heard at ex-Doraville officer’s trial

Miles Bryant will go on trial June 3 for murder in the 2022 killing of teenager Susana Morales

Mike Luckovich

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May 23 cartoon: Trump undefeated

The AJC's Mike Luckovich shares his latest takes on current events.

Latest news

Metro Atlanta

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Norfolk Southern reaches $310M settlement of fed probes into Ohio wreck

Norfolk Southern has agreed to a settlement worth more than $310 million to resolve federal investigations into its fiery derailment of a train carrying hazardous materials in...

Record number of storms forecast ahead of 2024 hurricane season

The federal government warned Thursday it expects an extremely active hurricane season, with exceptionally hot ocean temperatures and other factors setting the stage for a pot...

Atlanta police release footage of Emory protest arrests

Georgia

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Baby product factory in Macon to undergo $418M expansion

In Macon, they’re makin’ more baby products.

‘Sadness’ still lingers from Memorial Day 2022 boat crash in Savannah

Two years ago on Memorial Day weekend, a boat collision in the Wilmington River near Savannah killed five people, including four members of the same family.

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.

Opinion

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OPINION

Nikki Haley is abandoning young Republicans like me

We’re looking for a leader with the courage to speak hard truths.

Readers write

05/23 Mike Luckovich: Trump undefeated

Beyond Georgia

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Group of graduates walk out of Harvard commencement chanting 'Free, free Palestine'

13 students who participated in a protest encampment will not be able to receive diplomas alongside their classmates

Supreme Court finds no bias against Black voters in a South Carolina congressional district

Liberal justices disagree as conservative majority upholds South Carolina district in racial gerrymandering case

Trump is holding a rally in the South Bronx as he tries to woo Black and Hispanic voters

Former President Donald Trump will campaign in one of the most Democratic counties in the nation

Beyond Metro Atlanta

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Athens incumbents easily defeat conservative challengers

Efforts to swing the Athens-Clarke County Commission to the right were defeated easily in elections on Tuesday.

Parties take pulse of Georgia voters on guns, gambling and election laws

Alongside the lists of candidates on the ballot, Georgia Republicans and Democrats asked voters for their views on eight ballot questions on Tuesday.

Deputy wins primary in bid to succeed longest-serving Georgia sheriff

Matt Moulton won the Republican primary for sheriff in Houston County Tuesday, avoiding a runoff in his bid to succeed Cullen Talton, 91, the longest-serving sheriff in Georgi...

Latest politics

US

CNN nabbing presidential debate deemed a coup for cable network

CNN is hosting the first of two presidential debates in Atlanta on Jun 27.

How will new Chinese tariffs affect Georgia business? It’s complicated

President Joe Biden on Tuesday raised tariffs in an effort to protect American electric vehicle and solar panel industries from cheap Chinese imports, ramping up an ongoing tr...

Biden, Trump agree to June debate in Atlanta

President Joe Biden said he has accepted an invitation from CNN for a June 27 debate in Atlanta against former President Donald Trump, setting the stage for a potential summer

Trump in Court

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HAPPENING TODAY: GOP-led Senate panel to question Fulton DA whistleblower

Rudy Giuliani barred from accusing Fulton County election workers of fraud

Rudy Giuliani is permanently barred from spreading false voting fraud allegations against two former Georgia election workers under an agreement filed in federal court.

Fulton DA Willis easily defeats primary challenger

Food & Dining

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Floridaman opens above Breaker Breaker this week with colorful cocktails, decor

Gulf Coast-inspired bar and lounge Floridaman opens above Breaker Breaker on the Eastside Beltline.

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.

Where to eat at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

Hungry and waiting for a flight at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport? Use this guide to food shops and restaurants by concourse at the Atlanta airport for Concourse T t

Scripps National Spelling Bee is a feast for food word lovers

The stage is set for the 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee, which takes place May 28–30 at National Harbor, Maryland.

Unapologetically ATL

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UniverSoul Circus comes to Atlantic Station for its 30th anniversary

For three decades, the UniverSoul Circus has celebrated Black culture under the big top with music, performances and entertainment from across the globe.

Social media outraged at video of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs assaulting Cassie Ventura

OPINION

It may be time for Anita Baker to drop the mic

Angela Tuck, a retired Atlanta journalist and Anita Baker fan, writes a personal essay on Baker's last-minute cancellation in Atlanta.

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.

Bookshelf: WWII bomber jacket book a photographer’s passion project

Local photographer's passion project turns into a coffee table book of WWII bomber jackets.

Art, text and artifacts tell unflinching stories about slavery at Montgomery park

New Freedom Monument Sculpture Park in Montgomery, Alabama, reclaims the narrative of Black history in the United States.

Entertainment

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TNT might be losing the NBA, but adding College Football Playoffs

As the NBA is reportedly getting close to signing contracts with a trio of media outlets to air games for the next decade or so, TNT’s parent company is reportedly on the outs

Interview: Georgia’s Will Moseley was OK finishing second on ‘American Idol’

Will Moseley was not remotely bummed losing "American Idol' to Abi Carter in an interview with The AJC.

Don Cheadle’s Marvel movie ‘Armor Wars’ is back on track for 2025

Health

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Second dairy worker diagnosed with bird flu as CDC asks states for more flu monitoring

A second person in the U.S. — a farmworker in Michigan ― has been infected with bird flu linked to dairy cows, federal health officials announced Wednesday.

High price of diabetes drugs deprives poor of effective treatment

People diagnosed with diabetes and obesity are unable to receive Ozempic due to high prices, insurance hurdles, and supply shortagesfor this powerful class of drugs, called GL...

Georgia had third-highest increase in ACA health insurance enrollment

Travel

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

What to know before booking a national park trip this summer

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Only 1% of people in Columbus ride the bus. What’s stopping local riders?

METRA added another park-and-ride, but ridership numbers have not increased substantially since the pandemic lull.

One of Albany’s top crops attracts attention of Indian consulate

The Consul General of India in Atlanta, Ramesh Babu Lakshmanan, thinks the Indian market would go nuts over a product grown in southwest Georgia.

Albany teens work with New York artist to create ‘powerful’ downtown mural

Students from the Albany Museum of Art’s Teen Art Board are working with New York-based artist Ramiro Davaro-Comas to help to revitalize downtown Albany.

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Investigations

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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 ...

INVESTIGATIONS

Two high-ranking Ga. prison employees accused in sex cases

Two officials — one at Pulaski State Prison and one at Arrendale State Prison in Georgia — were arrested for alleged sexual contact with prisoners.

Video

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LOOP: Bodycam footage shows APD confronting Emory protesters

Memorial Day travel: Whether you’re flying or driving, here’s what you need to know

Memorial Day travel: Whether you’re flying or driving, here’s what you need to know

Photos

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PHOTOS: President of Kenya visits Atlanta

William Ruto, president of the Republic of Kenya, and his wife, Rachel Ruto, arrive in Atlanta for a visit before heading to Washington, D.C., for a state visit.

Photos: Braves break out the bats, beat Cubs

Photos from the Braves vs. Cubs game on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. The Braves won 9-2.

Photos: Dream defeat Dallas in home opener

AJC photos from the Dream's 2024 WNBA home opener against Dallas on May 21, 2024. The Dream defeated the Wings, 83-78.